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Base Pay For Staff Bumped To $34K Stegman Nixes Out-Of-State Trip For Special Ed

Salaries, an out-of-state trip and personnel topped the issues discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Trenton R-9 School Board.

Salary and Welfare Board members gave approval to Superintendent Mike Stegman’s proposal to allow movement down on the salary schedule, adding $1,000 to the certified staff salary schedule and adding 48-cents per hour to the non-certified salary schedule. The Salary and Welfare Committee had presented three proposals to the board, one of which included $1,000 increase to the base. The noncertified staff had sought a $2.40 increase to the base in hopes of keeping pace with minimum wage. Stegman said the estimated cost of what was approved is $237,946, including retirement. With the change, the base salary will be $34,000 for the 2021-22 school year, which Stegman said is “not good nationally” is average for the state and “is pretty good” for the area. The base hourly rate for non-certified staff will be $11.83 per hour, with non-certified substitutes earning $11.83 per hour

($88.73 per day). The hourly rate for certified substitutes will be $12 per hour ($90 per day), which is the same as the current year. In all, Stegman said, the proposal would give employees between a 3 percent and 4 percent increase, with more for those with additional degrees and/or horizontal movement.

Stegman presented a proposal in opposition of what the Salary and Welfare Committee had sought in regard to extending all master’s level columns on the schedule down to 30 years of experience. Stegman said he could not support that because he feels it sends the wrong message about the value of continuing education.

He also said he does not feel it would be a benefit to either the school system or the majority of the staff based on where staff are currently placed on the schedule. The committee had been vocal about the fact that due to the high cost of graduate work, it doesn’t pay for a teacher to continue earning hours past the master’s degree when the salary change is minimal. On Tuesday night, some teachers in the meeting said the idea behind their proposal was that teachers who already have earned their master’s degree would be rewarded for staying in the district, providing continuity and experience.

Stegman’s proposal includes [See R-9, Page 7]

R-9 Personnel Action The Trenton R-9 Board of Education took action on several items during a closed session at Tuesday’s meeting.

The board: • Accepted the resignations of Amanda Spears as a paraprofessional; Julie Keuler as science club sponsor; Rachel Lorenz as elementary music instructor; Samantha Baldwin as an elementary teacher.

• Elementary teacher Rebekah Maberry’s contract was not renewed.

• Accepted the retirements of Terri Critten as elementary counselor and Debra Young as an elementary teacher.

• Approved tenure status for Lendy Donoho, Kim Foster, Julia Keuler, Paige Orndorff, Amos Dickson, Kelsey Donohue, Vanessa Pauley and Carolyn Schmidt.

• Offered contracts for next year to all probationary teachers who were presented.

• Hired Kelsie Lowe and Brandi Peniston as paraprofessionals; Anthony Webb as middle school/high school instrumental music instructor; Bradley Ewald as high school physical science instructor; and Kayla Hyer as special education teacher.

Extra Duty Sponsors THS- Derek Bloom, scholar bowl; Tyler Busick, vocal music; Amy Currie, Spanish Club and Key Club; Greg Dalrymple, yearbook; Tashyana Dowell, Drama Club; Lori Duff, prom; Christy Gibler, colorguard; Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy, FFA; Taylor Ormsby, senior class; Emily Reardon, FTA and freshman class; Brian Sager, science club; Kayce Terhune, FBLA and sophomore class.

TMS- Kim Foster, student council; Sheridan Mounce, yearbook; E’Lisha Gass, Builder’s Club; Julie Keuler, scholar bowl; and Joy Bettis, FCCLA. Sports THS - Kevin Hixson, Greg Dalrymple, Jon Guthrie and Trey Shields, varsity football; Tammy Ockenfels, girls tennis; Travis Mullenix, boys/girls golf; Kameron Cool and Emily Reardon, girls basketball; Charlie Bacon and Kevin Hixson, boys wrestling; Kayce Terhune, girls wrestling; and Alexis Whitney, football cheer sponsor.

TMS - Emily Reardon, softball assistant; Amanda King and Alexis Cook, volleyball; Travis Mullenix and Jeff Crowley, boys basketball; Trey Shields, wrestling; Rebecca Burr, football cheer sponsor; and Sheridan Mounce, basketball cheer sponsor.

Anixter Agreement Approved By Council First-Floor Residences In Business Buildings Prohibited In Trenton

The Trenton City Council finalized its agreement with the company that will be installing a new metering system, approved an ordinance prohibiting first-floor residences in business buildings and announced a plan to help alleviate customer service problems with Rapid Removal

during a meeting Monday evening.

The council approved the agreement with Anixter, Inc. for the installation of the metering system, which was approved last month and covered in a previous edition of the Republican-Times. It is hoped the system will be installed by August and it was stressed that no employees will lose their job due to the automated nature of the system.

The council also took action to clarify that apartments or living quarters on the lower floor of buildings located in business buildings are specifically prohibited.

It was noted that there is currently one lower floor apartment in the downtown

Area School Boards Have A Busy Week R-6, Laredo And Princeton Boards All Hold Meetings

It was a busy week for area school boards with the Pleasant View R-6, Laredo R-7 and Princeton R-5 boards of education all holding their monthly meetings.

Pleasant View R-6 The Pleasant View R-6 Board met Tuesday, approving field trips, a cooperative agreement for track and approving personnel items.

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City Administrator Ron Urton said the city has come up with a plan for addressing customer service issues with the waste hauling company Rapid Removal. There have been several complaints, he said, some of which stemmed from the recent cold weather, but others that do not. From this point forward, customers are asked to use the city’s customer service email at cservice@trentonmo.com to detail the complaint and to also call Rapid Removal.

The city will be able to maintain an accurate list of issues and report them to the company.

[See COUNCIL, Page 5]

Laredo, Spickard Boards Hold Meetings

According to information provided by Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, the board approved several spring field trips, including the first and second grade trip to Mozingo Lake in Maryville on May 7, the eighth grade trip to Branson on May 2-4 and the sixth through eighth grade trip to Hannibal, with no date set at this time.

Board members approved a cooperative agreement with the Laredo R-7 School for seventh and eighth grade track.

Each school will provide a coach and all meet fees will be split between the two schools.

An update was given on [See SCHOOLS, Page 7]

Laredo Approves Budget, Spickard Discusses Repairs

The Spickard and Laredo boards of aldermen met Monday, March 8, with the Laredo board approving a budget and salary increases and the Spickard board discussing the recent water line repair at the school.

Laredo Laredo City Clerk Ashley Bonnett said the board approved the 2021 budget, which

shows projected income for all funds (general, sewer, street, trash and water) coming in at $153,530 and expenses being estimated at $147,123 for a surplus of $6,407. The city’s fiscal year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.

Included in the new budget is a 3 percent raise for maintenance employee Adam Cooksey, whose new hourly rate will be $13.76. In addition, elected officials will receive their first raise since 2001. The mayor will now receive $55 per month and aldermen will receive $45 per month. Both of those amounts are a $5 per month increase.

[See AREA, Page 5]

BRIEFS Public Administrator Named

A Trenton woman has been named to serve as the interim Grundy County Public Administrator.

Adria Moore was appointed by the Grundy County Commission to serve in the position, vacated by the resignation of Jill Eaton. She will officially began her duties on Wednesday. The commission worked in tandem with the Grundy County Republican Central Committee to select Mrs. Moore to fill the office and her name will now be sent to Gov. Mike Parson. If she is appointed by the governor, Mrs. Moore would fill the unexpired term until the November 2022 General Election.

In other business, the commissioners transferred $200,000 from the ambulance department to the 911 fund and visited with John Dwiggins with the Howe Company about the stabilization of the Thompson River bank at the Highway 6 bridge.

The next scheduled meeting of the commission is set for Tuesday. Items on the agenda include a meeting with ambulance director Steve Tracy at 9 a.m., a 10 a.m. meeting with TUSA to discuss 911 communications and a 10:30 meeting with Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled to sign a proclamation for Developmentally Disabled Awareness Month. At 11 a.m., the commission will meet with Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring to discuss the recently adopted second amendment ordinance and at 1:30 p.m. commissioners will hold a meeting with representatives of NRCS, MODOT, Howe Company and the IDC to discuss the bank stabilization project on the Thompson River.

COVID Cases Slowing

There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Grundy County since a report from the Grundy County Health Department on Monday, with only one active case currently in the county.

According to GCHD Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, there have been 819 confirmed cases, with 241 probable cases for a total of 1,057. There have been 40 deaths in the county that were attributed to the virus.

Mrs. Gibson said the Department of Health and Senior Services has added antigen tests to its totals, increasing the statewide case count by 80,000 cases. Antigen cases are considered probable cases according to the CDC case definition. In Grundy County, the health department has been reporting antigen positive results in the “probable” category. This number also includes cases that have an epidemiological link to a confirmed or probable case per the case definition. Antigen tests are widely available and over the past seven days have made up 38% of the total tests given and 39% of the positive results during this time period.

Tier 3 opens on Monday, March 15. This tier includes people who are eligible because of their job, not because of their health or age. People who are in Tier 3 can visit the GCHD website at www.grundycountyhealth.org to sign up for the notification list.

Candidate Forum Announced

The Trenton Teachers Association and the Trenton Republican-Times have joined forces to give the public an opportunity to hear from candidates who are seeking positions on the Trenton R-9 Board of Education in the April 6 election.

A candidate forum will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 in the Trenton High School commons.

Mindy Walker, field representative for the Missouri State Teachers Association, will serve as moderator for the event, which will also be livestreamed with the capability of future viewing. The format will include a period of time for the candidates to introduce themselves and their platform, followed by questions that have been submitted prior to the forum. If there is time remaining, the floor will be open for questions.

Those who would like to submit a question are asked to send it to the Republican-Times at rtimes@lyn.net and put “Candidate Forum” in the subject line. Questions will be organized as to avoid repeated questions on the same subject during the forum and will be presented anonymously.

Those who have filed for the two open seats on the board include Emily Lasley, Melissa King, Bill Miller, Michael Voorhies, Joshua Shuler, Jeff Spencer and Shaun McCullough. Incumbents Cliff Roeder and Dr. David Whitaker chose not to seek re-election.

NCMDA Elects New Officers

The North Central Missouri Development Alliance elected new officers during its annual meeting held March 9.

Cathie Smith was elected to serve as chairman, with Phil Hoffman elected vice-chairman, Jackie Soptic elected secretary and Dr. Lenny Klaver being treasurer.

New board members are Tom Witten, representing BTC Bank, and John Dolan, representing the City of Trenton. The organization is continuing its search for a new director with Mrs. Soptic assuming the duties on an interim basis.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

HEAVY MEDAL...

Rain will be likely through the weekend and into Monday in and around the Trenton area. High temperatures will hover around 50 with lows settling at about 40 degrees. The high in Trenton on Monday was 72 with Tuesday’s high hitting 75.

The high on Wednesday was 74 with a low of 46.

The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 74 with a low of 34.

Caleb Johnson (220) and Brice Gibler (132) each grabbed third-place medals at the MSHSAA Wrestling Championships in Independence on Wednesday. Hunter McAtee (113) added a fifth-place medal for the Bulldogs. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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SPORTS SPRING

2021 SPORTS

NUMBERS GAME

Without Butler, Pirates Find A Way Second-Half Surge Carries NCMC To Win NCMC MEN 73 STATE FAIR MEN 67 16

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BRICE GIBLER is one of just a few Bulldogs who returns with varsity experience. Gibler has handled the bulk of Trenton’s catching duties in the past.

Trenton Baseball Team Has No Room For Error With Just Nine Out

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here is no room for error for the members of the 2021 Trenton High School baseball team. No player can afford an injury, no one can slip up academically, no one can succumb to the dreaded quarantine.

The 2021 Trenton Bulldogs are just nine strong. One player becomes unavailable for any reason and the team is forfeiting games.

“Our numbers are way down,” Trenton coach Joel Hultman said. “We are trying to get people to come out, but for a variety of reasons numbers are down across the board in almost all of our sports.”

The global COVID-19 pandemic that shut down last year’s baseball season across Missouri has had lingering effects for the Bulldogs.

Trenton’s 2019 high school baseball season ended after a 4-2 district loss to host school Lathrop. But, as Hultman’s team left the field and headed for the bus he couldn’t help but feel positive.

Sure, Trenton had just wrapped up a 515 campaign - the five wins representing Trenton’s lowest single season total in the young program’s three-year history. But, in the loss to Lathrop, Trenton played what Hultman called at the time “one of our best games.” Every player in the lineup was due to come back the following season. There was a lot of hope on the bus ride home that day.

Fast forward two years later and Trenton is just now turning an eye toward another baseball season. The pandemic erased any hope of games in the 2020 season and the carry over in 2021 has been felt hard as Trenton tries to get a team together.

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“Last year really hurt,” Hultman said.

“We had a really good senior class that would have kept a lot of kids out just because they would have made a lot of good memories with those guys. I think we would have had a lot of those kids back out this year. Now we have virtual students who are online-only, so they aren’t eligible to play baseball, and then we have about five or six who just don’t want to play.”

Making matters worse for Trenton are the MSHSAA-mandated pitch count limits. The rules were put in place to protect young arms from being overworked. Hultman has always talked about making every player a pitcher on day one in the past, but this year that will take on a literal meaning. There is one tournament where Trenton will have to play three games in a single day. Running out of pitches on a roster that is this shallow is a very real issue the Bulldogs will have to deal with.

“That (pitching) process started on Saturday and it was good,” Hultman said. “It wasn’t as bad. Everyone will have their turn on the bump, only having nine guys.

That’s as much as we have.”

In addition to only having nine players, Trenton only has three who have logged varsity innings in the past. Brice Gibler has served as the team’s primary catcher in previous seasons and will be back this year as a senior. Two years older and stronger than he was when he played as a sophomore, Trenton is hoping he can be a player they can lean on both defensively and at the plate.

Gibler will be getting a late start this year, though. Due to the wrestling season extending into mid-March, Gibler has yet to practice this year. A state wrestling ex-

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perience in his senior season will be worth it, but the Bulldogs’ backstop will have some catching up to do when he arrives next week.

Payden McCullough was in line to be the team’s starting centerfielder last year before the season was scrapped and Kael Brock is the only other player who has suited up for a varsity contest.

“We have a host of other guys who have been around good baseball,” Hultman said. “But I don’t think they have ever lettered or been on the varsity team.”

That’s just another in a long line of challenges Trenton will face this season. The Bulldogs would like to win as many games as possible and see some talent on the hill and at the plate, but all of that is taking a back seat to one simple goal. Play as many games as possible. It will be a challenge with just nine, so every time Trenton races out to take the field will be considered a success.

“We are literally just taking it day by day and trying to make sure we are able to play games for the kids that are out there,” Hultman said. “That is really my big focus. We are hanging on by a thread right now. I told the kids the other day in practice that we are literally, literally only as strong as our weakest link. If one kid decides not to come to school one day that impacts all of us. That’s kind of where we are at with our program right now, it’s not good, but it is what it is.”

Trenton is scheduled to host a jamboree with Chillicothe and Macon at Burleigh Grimes Field on Wednesday. The first pitch is set for 4:30 p.m.

The Bulldogs’ season officially begins on Monday, March 22 as they travel to Marshall to face the Owls at 5 p.m.

Atavian Butler, an AllAmerican a season ago and the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team’s leading scorer through 14 games this season, sat on the sidelines watching as the Pirates warmed up. North Central was in Sedalia to take on Division I State Fair Community College, but if the Pirates were going to repeat their 20point win over this particular foe from a week ago, they were going to have to do it without Butler.

North Central did repeat its victory over State Fair, but it came via a much-closer score with Butler nursing a sprained ankle. A win is a win, though, and when the bus headed back toward Trenton, the No. 16 Pirates were 73-67 winners.

The Pirates were sluggish to start as Butler’s absence took a noticible toll on the offense.

North Central was limited to 30 points in the opening 20 minutes and went into the locker room trailing by four points at the break.

In the second half, though, North Central began to look more like its usual self. The Pirates surged to a 43-point frame, overtaking State Fair in the process to win the game by the six-point gap.

Jeramy Shaw, the other half of North Central’s dynamic duo, stepped up in his injured teammate’s absence, leading the Pirates with 28 points and eight rebounds. Jackson Andrews added 13 points and Darious Thomas finished with 12 points and seven rebounds in the win. Darius Walsh finished with eight points for the

Three takeaways on the Pirates n North Central’s defense has carried the Pirates through some tough waters as of late. The win over State Fair marked the eighth time in the last nine contests that the Pirates’ opponent failed to reach 70 points. n In addition to Butler, North Central was also without point guard Damien Loyd who missed his fourthstraight game with a groin injury. The Pirates have been able to pull out victories in all of those games. n Down two starters, NCMC coach Jeremy Esry rode with his starters most of the contest. All five logged 25 or more minutes in the win while the Pirates’ bench produced just 10 of North Central’s 72 points.

Pirates.

“I thought our guys did a great job of stepping up and taking over some major roles for us,” Pirates’ coach Jeremy Esry said. “Darious Thomas did a great job filling in defensively and rebounding for Atavian. He also did a good job of being aggressive offensively scoring the ball. Our other guys did a great job of continuing to play with energy and confidence. We are going to need all of that and more on Saturday at Southeast.”

The win was the fourth in a row for the Pirates and pushed the team to 10-5 overall on the season.

North Central will hope to have Butler back by Saturday when the Pirates travel to Beatrice, NE to take on Southeast Community College - the ninth-ranked team in the latest NJCAA Division II poll. Action follows a women’s contest between the two schools, which tips off at 2 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEFS Kids Club Sending Three To State On Saturday Three Trenton Kids Wrestling Club members advanced to the Missouri USA State Tournament by placing in the top four at the sectional tournament at Staley High School on Saturday.

Owen Lowe (8U/90) finished second to advance while Braylee Barron (8U/115) moved on with a third-place finish and Mason Rongey (14U/120) qualified with a fourth-place showing.

The trio will compete at the state tournament in Kansas City this weekend.

All-GRC Teams Announced

GIRLS FIRST TEAM (* denotes unanimous) *Cady Pauley (Jr.) Milan *Jordyn Gray (Sr.) Milan *Lauren Krohn (Jr.) Princeton *Mary Copeland (Jr.) Polo *Claire Tipton (Jr.) Putnam Co. *Hannah Carter (Fr.) So. Harrison GIRLS SECOND TEAM Sadie Smith (Sr.) Maysville Claire Catlett (Jr.) Maysville Jasmine Allen (Sr.) Princeton Madi Moore (Fr.) Trenton Haley Aubrey (Jr.) Polo Chloe Gilbert (So.) Polo Grace Schnelle (Jr.) Putnam Co. GIRLS HONORABLE MENTION Emily Miller (Jr.) So. Harrison Fanny Marquina (Sr.) Milan Claire Hemry (Sr.) Gallatin Chandler Lynch (Jr.) Trenton Hanna Vaught (Fr.) Polo GIRLS STANDINGS 1. Milan 7-0 21-5 2. Polo 5-2 18-6 3. Putnam County 5-2 7-11 4. Princeton 4-3 17-8 5. Maysville 4-3 12-11 6. South Harrison 2-5 4-23 7. Trenton 1-6 7-16 8. Gallatin 0-7 3-17

BOYS FIRST TEAM (* denotes unanimous) *Isaac Bird (So.) Gallatin *Payton Feiden (So.) Gallatin *Brayden Sunderman (Sr.) So. Harrison *Dominic Dabney (Sr.) Milan *Landon Wood (Jr.) Putnam Co. Luke Karns (Sr.) So. Harrison Zach Heidenwith (Jr.) Putnam Co. BOYS SECOND TEAM Brinley Vandiver (Jr.) Gallatin Trent Raby (Jr.) Polo Justice Cook (Sr.) So. Harrison Chase Otto (Sr.) Trenton Logan Kimbrell (Jr.) Maysville Lance Fowler (Jr.) Putnam Co. Eli Henke (Sr.) Princeton Zeb Schwartzkopf (Sr.) Princeton BOYS HONORABLE MENTION Johnny Stout (Sr.) Gallatin Austin Lasher (Sr.) So. Harrison Chekh Niasse (Jr.) Milan BOYS STANDINGS 1. Gallatin 7-0 19-4 2. Milan 5-2 14-10 3. Putnam County 5-2 11-9 4. South Harrison 4-3 15-12 5. Maysville 3-4 11-13 6. Princeton 3-4 14-11 7. Trenton 1-6 3-18 8. Polo 0-7 4-20

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SPORTS CLASS 1 MSHSAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Getting Their Medals Worth Johnson, Gibler And McAtee Miss Out On State Titles, But Bring Home Hardware At State

Caleb Johnson made one mistake at the Class 1 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships on Wednesday at the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence. It was the difference in the Trenton 220-pounder’s wrestling for a state title and a third-place medal.

Needless to say, Johnson was upset after a 3-1 decision loss in overtime of his semifinal match with Brookfield’s Trace Alexander. But rather than let it consume him, he rallied.

Johnson came back with a pin in the third-place match, giving him an improvement of two spots from a year ago when he was a fifth-place medalist in the 220-pound weight class at the state tournament. Just a junior, Johnson will have one more shot to move up the podium again next year.

Johnson was one of three state medalists for Trenton on Wednesday.

He was joined by the Bulldogs’ lone senior state qualifier Brice Gibler, who won the final match of his high school wrestling career with a 6-3 decision over Maysville’s Brendon Barton in the third-place match of the 132-pound bracket. Hunter McAtee finished fifth in the 113-pound bracket, bouncing back from a quarterfinal loss to the eventual state champion at the weight to win threestraight matches in dominating fashion to earn the fifth-place hardware.

Johnson opened his day by making short work of West Platte’s Lamar Henderson, pinning the Blue Jay in the first period. That set up a quarterfinal showdown with Centralia’s Sam Lynn, who Johnson held a regular season win over. But in the second period, Johnson found himself on his back. Nearfall points for Lynn had Johnson in a 6-2 hole on the scoreboard. But, Johnson had an answer.

He scored a reversal and parlayed it into a pin and a trip to the semifinals.

That’s where Johnson’s road hit a snag. Both he and Alexander scored escapes in their semifinal match, but that would be it and the bout headed to overtime. Alexander got the takedown in the bonus frame and Johnson was sent to the third-place match.

“Caleb had a near perfect day,” Trenton coach Charlie Bacon said.

“He had one mistake in overtime of his semifinals match that cost him, He was really upset with himself, but I was proud that he bounced back and got a pin for third place.”

Johnson had to work for his thirdplace pin. He was taken down late in the first period by Diamond’s Tyler May, but got an escape before time ran out in the period. He then garnered a reversal in the second period to go in front, but May answered with an escape to tie the match headed into the final period. There Johnson put May away, getting the pinfall victory 21 seconds into the third.

Gibler has never wrestled better in his career than he did at districts and sectionals leading up to state. The momentum carried over as he capped his career with a third-place medal at his first state tournament.

After a third-period pin in his quarterfinal match, though, Gibler was pinned in the third period of the semifinals by Gavynn Carpenter of Hallsville, pushing him to the thirdplace match. There he jumped out to

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CALEB JOHNSON works to put West Platte’s Lamar Henderson on his back during the 220-pounders opening match of the state tournament in Independence on Wednesday. Johnson was 3-1 at the event, placing third overall in his bracket.

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HUNTER MCATEE checks the clock during his consolation semifinal match with Hallsville’s Parker Crane. McAtee defeated Crane before winning a fifth-place medal at 113 pounds.

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BRICE GIBLER celebrates after winning the 132-pound third-place match at the state wrestling tournament on Wednesday.

an early lead with a takedown in the opening period. Gibler would score a second period takedown as well and a reversal in the third. He didn’t allow much as Maysville’s Barton managed just three points in the bout, two on escapes and one on a penalty.

“Brice had the tournament of a life-

time,” Bacon said. “To have a kid who really struggled as a freshman and sophomore and watch him take a third-place medal home is so rewarding. I’m so proud of the way Brice ended his wrestling career.”

McAtee came home with a medal that said fifth, but it’s not a stretch to

say he very well could have been the second best wrestler in the bracket.

The luck of the draw put McAtee against eventual state champion Brayden Dubes of Centralia. McAtee gave Dubes his best match of the tournament, falling by a 4-0 decision in the end. Dubes would win his next two matches by fall to claim the title.

McAtee didn’t quit, though, running roughshod over the consolation bracket. He picked up a pinfall victory in his first match on the consolation side then punched his ticket to the fifth-place match, and a state medal, with a 12-1 major decision win. In the fifth-place match, McAtee pinned Kannen Wilson of Versailles in the second period while leading 70 on the scoreboard.

“Hunter had a tough draw in the bracket and fell short in the quarterfinals against the eventual state champion,” Bacon said. “But, I was proud of him bouncing back mentally to place fifth. He is also only a sophomore, so I know he will use this for motivation for next year.”

For McAtee, like Johnson, it was the second-straight state medal. He finished third last season, wrestling at 106 pounds.

Also in action for Trenton were Coleman Griffin (152) and Sam Gibson (182). Both wrestlers, just sophomores, finished one win short of wrestling for a medal.

Griffin, who was 0-2 at the state tournament last year as a freshman, got his first career state tournament win out of the way early, pinning Jakob Wilcox of Central New Madrid in the first period. He was bumped to the consolation bracket in the quarterfinals, though, losing by fall in just 33 seconds to eventual state champion Conner Johnston of Knob Noster.

But Griffin came back with a win by fall that put him in the bubble match, There he lost in overtime to Lawson’s Kyle Sizemore by the 3-1 decision.

Gibson, wrestling at state for the first time, also won his first match by fall before dropping a 15-4 major decision in the quarterfinals. He also advanced to the bubble match with a win by fall but was defeated by a 6-2 decision against Dawson Baker of Brookfield, who wound up being the state fifth-place medalist.

“I know Sam and Coleman were disappointed not to come home with medals,” Bacon said. “Coleman lost a tough one in overtime and Sam lost to the Baker kid. Both kids put some points on the board, though, and are only sophomores.”

Trenton finished seventh in the team standings with 64 points. The Bulldogs were one of just three teams to place in the top 10 with just five wrestlers. Mid-Buchanan, which had 12 wrestlers in the field, won the state title with 181 points, topping runnerup Centralia, which had 10 wrestlers combine for 144 points. Brookfield was third with 112 while Fatima and Lawson rounded out the top five, scoring 85.5 and 77.5 points respectively.

Congratulations to the State Wrestling Qualifiers and Medalists for Placing 7th at State!

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OP/ED RONDA LICKTEIG

CAN WE TALK? I really enjoy writing this column. It gives me a chance to write about something other than school board meetings, city council, crime news, courts, etc. Obviously that’s the bulk of my job and it’s all important, but writing a column gives me the chance to write about issues, ideas and events that I am passionate about-and that’s a long list with a never-ending supply of column fodder. So imagine my surprise when I started thinking last weekend about what I wanted to touch on this week and every time I’d come up with a subject, I’d tell myself, “No, don’t get into that.” Or “Do you really want to open that can of worms?”, “Will that offend people?” or even “Do I really want to subject myself to the ridicule of those who disagree?”

Hmmmm.

I’ve written things that not everyone agreed with, but honestly, the only time I’ve ever wondered if maybe I shouldn’t have written a column was when I heard my husband yell from the other room as he was reading what was then our daily edition of the R-T: “I can’t believe you put this in the paper!!!”. The column was about my experience seeing a UFO flying behind our house. Perhaps I should have told him I was going to tell the world about that experience. I did think, just for a bit, that maybe I should have kept that little bit of information between us. However, after reading my column, some very down-to-Earth people approached me to say they saw the same thing as I did at the same time. They did not, however, tell me to use their names if I ever talked about it again...but I felt vindicated. I had written something that mattered to someone; something that prompted people to share their experience with me. Mission accomplished!

Times have changed. Sharing an opinion isn’t what it used to be. Thanks largely to social media, the art of civil disagreement is being lost. If I disagree with you then obviously I have no respect for you. If I land on the other side of an argument then I can’t possibly have researched it on my own, using reliable sources that provide a correction when they make a mistake. And unfortunately, too often, if we disagree, we can’t be friends anymore; possibly, we can’t even say “hello” at the grocery store or the restaurant.

Masks, vaccines, transgender athletes, stimulus checks, the confederate flag, abortion, participation trophies, Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, minimum wage, wind energy, global warming, the death penalty, Dr. Seuss...you name it, you can find someone who is sharing their opinion on the subject. You can find someone who agrees with you and has the facts to prove it and you can find someone who disagrees with you and has the facts to prove it.

My hope is that our strongest opinions come from our strongest convictions. There are things in my life that I so strongly believe to be true that nothing you could ever tell me would change my mind. My strongest opinions have been formed from my own experience with the issue. I have experience with what my “southern heritage” means when it comes to the confederate flag. I have experience with gay and transgender friends and family members, so I know their challenges. I know someone who went to her grave never publicly saying that she had been sexually assaulted by someone who had power over her, so when people say, “If it really happened, she would have told sooner” I shake my head at their ignorance. My challenge is reminding myself that perhaps your strong opinions come from your strong convictions, which were developed from your experiences.

I want this column - and this page in general - to be a place to present opinions. I want it to be a place where ideas are shared and thoughts are provoked. Not just my opinion, but yours, too. I don’t want to be combative; I just think there are things worth sharing and discussing - even if we disagree.

School Trip Cancellation A Concern Letters to the Editor To The Editor: My name is Jessica Rutherford. The reason I am writing to you is because I have a daughter at Trenton High School. She is in special ed classes. The special ed kids have this coffee shop at school that helps them get out of their comfort zone, etc. The kids were supposed to go on a trip to Mount Rushmore from the money they made from the coffee shop. The kids were told today that they can’t go because of the pandemic. But the kids who play sports or cheerlead or etc. get to go on trips. The special ed kids deserve the right to go on their trip since they are part of the school. It’s like they got kicked in the face by the school system for working hard.

The only thing it’s showing the kids is that hard work gets you nowhere. And that’s not right.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Jessica Rutherford Parent of an autistic child

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL Council

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Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the Terrific Kid Award for March, recognized for demonstrating the character trait of “fairness.” The award is presented each month by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Hardee’s of Trenton. Those selected for February include, from left, front row, kindergarten students Alana Partin, Kasen Spurgeon, Ana Todd, Traxton Galvin and Aaliyah Wilson; first graders Carson Beverlin, Timberlyn Whorton, Michael Shuler and Carsen Brittain; second row, second graders Diego Recendiz, Weston Israel, Jake Draper and Chaise Graves; third graders Jake Baucom, Fernando Fernandez, Chase Harris and Colton White; and back row, fourth graders Aubrie Morgans, Preston Huskey and Wyatt Spurgeon. Not pictured are first grade student Jordyn Dixon and fourth grade student Dayton Waggoner.

A bid from Gallatin Truck and Tractor was accepted for a 15-foot Land Pride brush cutter for the sewer plant. The bid, which was for $14,750, was the lowest of four bids submitted that met specifications. The old brush cutter will be offered for sale through an online auction service.

Among the items listed in his report, City Administrator Ron Urton said work continues on the 17th Street Bridge, with girders across the railroad tracks tentatively set to be put in place later this month. He went over several other projects that are ongoing in the city, including working to resolve issues with pavement that is keeping the city from signing an agreement to take over rights-of-way from the Missouri Department of Transportation. He also told the council that he is continuing communication with MoPEP concerning the energy prices

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Earning the Achievement Award for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year at Rissler Elementary School were, from left, front row, kindergarten students Toby Lickteig, Carson Conwell, Chace Bothke, Abigail Troxel and Mia Barron; first graders Kaleb King, Raelynn Hines, Sawyer Hoffman, Gunnar Dannar and Crue Foster; second row, second graders Emmaleigh Maloney, Judy Brittain, Brooklynn Ray and Elizabeth Curtis; third graders Carter Bunnell, Lily May and Tayler Willey; and back row, fourth graders Jerielle Stark, Ross Maloney, Raylan Sharp and Kenna Haesemeyer. Not pictured is kindergarten student Gus Anderson, who is pictured in the “Behavior” photo, and third grader Krishna Arevalo.

In other business, the board adopted the Grundy County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mrs. Bonnett said the board had been working with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission on information for the plan.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Spickard According to information provided by Spickard City Clerk Amy Chapman, the board discussed the recent repairs to the water line at the school. The labor bill for the project was $975, which was split between the city and the Spickard R-2 School District.

It was noted that a ring, lid and

and costs of electricity and gas that were incurred during the recent cold snap. He said he was told that MoPEP normally pays between $20 and $30 per megawatt hour for electricity and were paying around $4,000 per megawatt hour during the frigid weather. Natural gas, which is normally $2 to $3 per million BTUs, was selling at $1,000 per million BTUs. Urton said the MPUA quarterly meeting is scheduled for March 11 and he will have more information on that matter after that meeting.

Upcoming city committee meetings include Finance Committee, March 11 at 4 p.m.; Administrative Committee at 5 p.m., March 16, followed by the Utility Committee meeting at 6 p.m.; and the Historic Preservation Committee, which will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at the office of Seidel, Havens and Dennis. The full council is scheduled to meet again on Monday, March 22.

meter pit were also purchased at a cost of $146. Three other repairs were made around town during the last week of February. Board members were told that water loss for the month of February cannot be estimated and that the replacement of shut-off valves will be a future project.

A sewer update was given, with the board voting to have ASC pumping replace a 5 1/4inch impeller for the pump station repair. Board members also voted to sell surplus threeinch schedule 40 10-foot sticks at a cost of $5 per stick. There are over 100 available and the money will be used toward updating supplies.

The board also voted to set a special meeting for Monday, April 12.

Applications Due April 1

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Earning the Behavior Award for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year at Rissler Elementary School were, from left, front row, kindergarten students Gus Anderson (who earned the Achievement Award), Reid Griffin, Jeremiah Hamilton, Sabbatha Matthes, Traxton Galvin and Gracelyn Hostetler; first graders Kynzley Hall, Arumn Frazier, Maya Chenoweth, Cadi Clutter and Jaiden Holsted; second row, second graders Kitley Paulus, Tristan Krsek, Rebecca Berry and Alayna Baucom; third graders Christopher Gravenstein, Cooper Davis, Paige Chambers and Kyler Smiley; back row, fourth graders Ryker Miller Olmstead, Tayvn Milazzo, Harley Davidson and Zeke Johnson.

The GEC Community Foundation, Inc. is currently accepting grant applications, which are due April 1.

Qualified applicants may apply for a grant by completing a grant application with supporting information. The grant application is available by logging online at www.grundyec.com or calling the cooperative at 1-800-279-2249, extension 33 or 23.

Applications will be reviewed by the Trustees and successful applicants will be notified by April 30.

The Foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grant monies in the areas of education, health and rural development. Grants are open to eligible entities within the Cooperatives’ 12 county service area which includes, Harrison, Mercer and Grundy counties and portions of Linn, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam, and Sullivan counties in Missouri and portions of Ringgold, Wayne and Decatur counties in Iowa.

T hank Yo u! to my friends and family for the 100 plus cards, letters and phone calls I received for my 95th birthday. The notes were sincerely appreciated, too. Special thanks to Betty Mullins for reading all of my cards and letters to me. Thank you to those who sent flowers. They are lovely and are being shared with the residents at the apartment. I enjoyed everything so much. God Bless each of you.

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Earning the Citizenship Award for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year at Rissler Elementary School were, from left, front row, kindergarten students Justice Birkhead, Jerik Draper, Skyla Johnson, Lucas Davidson and Harlee Mohl; first graders Joseph Dyer, Greyson Baucom, Mariella Polley, Xaylah Berry and Keaton Anderson; second row, second graders Izabel Cook, Hunter Novak, London Morgans and Luke Morgans; third graders Kailen Barnes, Cason Trump, Kynsen Bain and Arya Tyler; back row, fourth graders Steven Clemens, Mariah Elder and Aynsley Foster. Not pictured is fourth grader Clara Clutter.

TRENTON BULLDOG MASCOTS GRAB & GO PANCAKE DAY Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Milk, Juice, Water

Saturday, March 20, 2021 • 8 am - 11 am CF Russell Stadium New Concession Stand Building COST: DONATION

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Call in orders are welcome: 654-1605 All donations go to the Trenton R-9 Mascots Team of THS & TMS

Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Light and Lively Exercise Group and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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AGRICULTURE

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On Wednesday, March 3 at 6 p.m., the Trenton FFA Chapter held their Greenhand and Chapter Degree Ceremony. There were 38 members who received their Greenhand degree and 16 members who received their Chapter degrees. There were 45 members and 71 guests present. The next meeting will be April 21 at 6 p.m. Don’t forget the chapter is still planning to have the annual FFA Breakfast on May 14th depending on COVID restrictions!

Information submitted by Rebecca Urich.

‘Agritourism’ Program Created In South Dakota RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Tourism and State University Extension are working together to create opportunities with the two largest industries in the state — agriculture and tourism.

They've created an ‘agritourism’ program for farm, ranch owners and others who want to connect tourists with agriculture and help them see where local food and beverages come from.

"People don’t have that connection to agriculture anymore. It used to be, everybody

had grandpa and grandma at home on a farm or ranch and they could go visit grandpa and grandma and learn about animals and where their food comes from and where their fiber comes from, in reality, that doesn’t exist anymore,” Peggy Schlechter, a field specialist with SDSU Extension tells KOTA-TV. Bear Butte Gardens is an organic, small family farm near Sturgis.

“For us, it’s providing a location where customers that have an interest in small-scale farming can stop and actually

have a conversation with the farmers themselves, the owners, and a lot of opportunities for education,” said Michelle Grosek, co-owner of the business.

The Belle Joli Winery near Deadwood is another enterprise that invites tourists to visit and learn about the winemaking process.

AgritourismSD is a twoyear program focused on providing the tools and skills needed to develop a successful agritourism enterprise. Applications are due by April 1.

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Four Grundy R-5 FFA seniors were recently notified that they had earned their Missouri State FFA degrees. The top 10 percent of FFA members from across the state applied for the award and will be recognized at the annual Missouri State FFA Convention in April. To earn the award, applicants had to keep immaculate financial and leadership records, had documented at least 25 hours of community service activities, have an outstanding grade point average and have earned a minimum of 550 points on the state degree application.

Those earning the degrees include, from left, Weston Carver, Rylee Johnson, Macy Saul and Ada Fox. Cheyenne Martin is the Grundy R-5 FFA advisor.

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PESTICIDE SAFETY

by Valerie Tate, MU Extension Specialist Pesticides are used to control weeds, insects and diseases. It is important to read the label to know how to safely and effectively use pesticides. A signal word ranging from caution to danger, will be found on the product label. It tells the user how toxic the pesticide is to humans and the environment.

Caution indicates the pesticide is slightly toxic, whereas, danger indicates it is highly toxic. Vigilant handling and application of these products is important for the safety of the applicator and the environment. The label is a legal document which will provide information about how to mix and apply the product, what personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when using the product, and what to do with the unused portion or empty container.

Proper handling begins with wearing the appropriate PPE when mixing, loading and applying pesticides. Nearly every label will instruct the user to wear at a minimum, a long sleeve shirt, long pants, shoes and socks and chemical resistant gloves at all times while using the product. Different PPE

may be required when mixing and loading than when applying the product.

Dermal exposure occurs when pesticides come in contact with skin. Handlers get the most pesticide exposure on their hands and forearms; therefore, chemical resistant gloves should be worn at all times while handling the product. Gloves should be unlined and made from a chemical resistant material like nitrile or neoprene. Latex gloves are not chemical resistant and do not provide adequate protection when applying pesticides.

Wearing the proper chemical resistant gloves can reduce the user’s dermal exposure by 99 percent. Gloves should be tucked inside sleeves unless working overhead. This prevents pesticides from running into gloves if there is a spill or splash. When applying pesticides overhead, gloves should be on the outside of shirt sleeves to prevent the pesticide from running down the sleeve and coming into direct contact with skin.

A chemical-resistant apron or suit will provide more protection when handling concentrated products during mixing and loading operations. If clothing

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becomes saturated with pesticides, change them immediately. If pesticides remain in contact with the skin for long periods of time, they could cause illness. Leather boots, leather or cloth gloves, and cloth hats do not protect the wearer from pesticide exposure. They may absorb pesticides and hold them in contact with the skin every time they are worn increasing dermal exposure.

If pesticides may come in contact with feet, the applicator should wear chemical-resistant boots. If there is a risk of exposure from above, wear a chemical-resistant hood or hat to protect the head and neck. Face shields and safety glasses provide protection for eyes. Prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses do not provide adequate eye protection.

Some pesticides will require the applicator to wear an air purifier. It will filter out dust, mists and particles and remove gases and vapors. It does not protect the wearer from fumigants, extremely high concentrations of vapor or when the oxygen supply is low. Preform a fit test before using a respirator. A respirator must fit securely to be effective.

Clean PPE according to the manufacturer’s directions and wash hands, forearms, face and neck when the handling activity is complete. Launder clothing worn when handling pesticides separate from other clothing to avoid contaminating clothing worn by other family members.

Always read and follow all pesticide label directions.

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TRENTON R-9 BOARD OF EDUCATION Thursday, March 18 5:30 - 6:30 pm

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TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS Mindy Walker, field representative for the Missouri State Teachers Association, will serve as moderator for the event, which will also be livestreamed with the capability of future viewing. The format will include a period of time for the candidates to introduce themselves and their platform, followed by questions that have been submitted prior to the forum. If there is time remaining, the floor will be open for questions.

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Lucas R. Coltrain, Newtown, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $160.50 and $74.50 costs. He was also ordered to serve four days in the Grundy County Detention Center to be served on weekends.

Vance A. Gannon, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on two counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, both class D felonies; resisting arrest, a class E felony; speeding, a class B misdemeanor; failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, a class A misdemeanor; passing another vehicle on the right and traveling off the main portion of the road, a class C misdemeanor; and failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, a class C misdemeanor. He was scheduled to appear in court March 11.

Nathan W. Hinkle, Trenton, pleaded guilty to purchasing or attempting to purchase or possession of liquor by a minor-second or subsequent offense, a class A misdemeanor. He was fined $100, $120.50 costs and $50 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. He is also to serve two days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with credit given for time served.

James L. Houk, Princeton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony; and possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of

10 grams or less, a class D misdemeanor. He was scheduled to appear in court March 11.

Floyd L. Jarrett, Galt, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony. He was scheduled to appear in court March 11.

Marquise T. Jones, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon, exhibiting, a class E felony. He was scheduled to appear in court March 11.

Ted A. Jones, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to an amended charge of peace disturbance -second or subsequent offense, a class A misdemeanor. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year, with the condition that he serve seven days of shock incarceration and pay $120.50 costs.

Zachary J. Marrs, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to speeding and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for one year and is to pay $74.50 costs.

Benjamin T. Milazzo, Moberly, pleaded guilty to speeding and was sentenced to serve 13 days in the Grundy County Detention Center with credit given for time served. He also pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle, a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to serve 13 days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with the sentences to run concurrently. He is to pay $74.50 costs on each charge.

Avery E. Mock, Spickard, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Samantha N. Schmidt, Kansas City, failed to appear in court on a charge of speeding and had fine and costs of $60.50 and $74.50 costs taken our of her bond.

Thomasa K. Swartz, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor, and was ordered to pay $100 to LERF and $120.50 costs.

Hayley D. Tuggle, Trenton and Allison L. White, Des Moines, IA, pleaded guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and were each fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

Victor L. Tunnell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle, a class B misdemeanor, and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Michael D. Collett, Tonganoxie, KS, pleaded guilty to failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. Collett, who had pleaded guilty to the above charge through the mail or online, failed to appear in court on a class E felony charge of driving while intoxicated - persistent offender. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrests were Kyle R. Graves, Trenton, on a charge of speeding, a class C misdemeanor; Terry R. Vinzant, Spickard, on a class D misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained, a class B misdemeanor of failing to register a motor vehicle and not wearing a seat belt, an infraction; and Sarah Waldrep, Trenton, on a class D misdemeanor charge of

permitting a person to drive a vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained and not wearing a seat belt, an infraction.

Alexandria Yardley, Milan, pleaded guilty to failing to maintain financial responsibility for a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Ryan Hutcherson, Galt, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated - prior offender - and was sentenced to two years probation. He was also ordered to pay $300 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and $120.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs; failing to drive on the right half of the roadway and was fined $60.50 and $74.50 costs; and failing to display plates on a motor vehicle or trailer and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

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 Jennifer Phillips, Princeton; Jasmine Taylor-Occelin, Braymer; and Rillie Ratliff, Trenton.

Lucas Cornwell, Carrollton, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seatbelt and was fined $10.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Tiffany Luann Taul and Matt Cannon, both of Trenton.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Dismissed Ricky A. Deyoe vs. Kassey P. Deyoe.

Petition Granted George A. Doolittle v. Crystal J. Doolittle.

REAL ESTATE Kelly W. Eaton and wife to Enos Schrock and wife.

Judy L. Rash to Judy L. Rash, Trustee.

Milan Man Arrested Recently After Driving Incident On Route Y A Milan man who was traveling on Y Highway recently has posted bond after being arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Albara Chavez Y Chavez, 22, has been charged with driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor; failing to drive on the right half of the road, a class C misdemeanor; possession of marijuana (10 grams or less), a class D misdemeanor; and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor. Chavez is ac-

cused of operating his vehicle on Y Highway near N.E. 20th Street while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He also possessed marijuana as well as a makeshift pipe and a grinder. He has posted $1,431.50 bond and is scheduled to appear in court March 23.

Also arrested recently was 36-year-old Cory J. Burchett, who was arrested for violating the terms of his probation on original charges of possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, resisting arrest and un-

lawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine. Burchett has posted $5,000 bond (10 percent approved) and is scheduled to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court on March 11.

Two more individuals were arrested on Tuesday according to the sheriff’s department.

Roger A. Harper, 41, of Macomb, was arrested in Caldwell County on a felony charge of stealing in the amount of $750 or more.

Harper is accused of appropriating cash of a value of at least $750 from Kevin Stam-

pler on or about Dec. 11, 2020.

The cash was to complete repairs on an outbuilding, which representation was false.

Harper is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on $4,000 cash-only bond, awaiting his court date of March 23.

Also on Tuesday, Tierra Dawn Nunn, 28, of Brookfield, turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest for failing to appear in court on a seatbelt violation charge.

She posted her $10 cashonly bond and was released.

Nunn will also appear in court on March 23.

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Stegman said the issue had been addressed in reopening documentation when teachers were told they can leave at 3 p.m., rather than 3:15 p.m.

When discussing the noncertified staff, Stegman told the board that if hourly employees went back to the hourly versus annualized salaries, he would propose that the board select a set number of days to be gifted as snow days and only used for that purpose. His recommendation was for four days and once used, no additional days would be allocated until the next fiscal year. The days would not accumulate. Stegman noted that this year there have been a lot of snow days where noncertified staff was paid for not doing any work. Board member Dr. David Whitaker suggested the board go ahead and make the change although it was not on the agenda. Board President Dorothy Taul said she would prefer to wait and talk with non-certified staff prior to making any changes.

There was also discussion of grouping non-certified staff, such as making paraprofessionals their own group since they are required to have 60 hours of college credit and have constant contact with students. Board member Cliff Roeder said it definitely needs to be considered, especially in light of how difficult it is to keep paras, who he said are basically looking at part-time pay. He said there does not have to be a separate salary schedule, they just need to be

paid more per hour. Stegman said his concern is that it will look like one group is more valuable than another. Mrs. Taul asked that the issue be put on the agenda for an upcoming board retreat.

Special Education Trip Stegman told the board that he made a decision to postpone a trip to South Dakota by the special education program. He said his decision was based on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and said the trip could be taken in the fall. He also said he offered other options for the trip although he did not elaborate on what those options were. He said that while he knows he angered some in the community, he feels he made the right decision. At the end of the open portion of the meeting, board member Corey Leeper said he wanted to revisit the issue and asked why fall would be a better time when August and September are the busiest tourist times in the Black Hills. He also pointed out that other groups within the district, such as the FFA, wrestling team and track team are being allowed to travel to events, but not the students who would have been on the South Dakota trip.

Stegman again pointed to the pandemic and the recommendation not to travel. He said that as a superintendent it just didn’t make sense. Dr. Whitaker asked if parents had signed waivers and was told they had. He then told Stegman that he doesn’t support his decision to which

Stegman replied that he doesn’t think there is anything he could do to change Dr. Whitaker’s mind, but that he is just trying to look at the “big picture.”

Other Business In other business, the board: • set the graduation date for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8 at C.F. Russell Stadium, weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, the event will be moved to the school.

• voted to name the Trenton High School tennis courts “The Carl Carpenter and Mike Bosley Tennis Courts” and agreed to purchase a plaque with accompanying stone work to be erected at the site, using private funds and labor.

An official naming ceremony is being planned.

• learned that prom will be held in the THS gym, with guests and students being separated. Grand march will likely take place in the new Performing Arts Center, which is near completion.

• learned that a “soft opening” is planned for the PAC, where a band and choir programs and drama club presentation are also being planned this spring.

• set the tuition rate for the 2021-22 school year at $6,375 per student.

• held an executive session to discuss personnel, with several announcements made (see sidebar).

The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13.

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Stegman’s proposal includes the board will continuing to pay $602 per employee for health insurance.

Stegman told board members that Gov. Mike Parson has announced that the Foundation Formula will be fully funded this year at $6,375 per ADA. He said the district’s cash flow is good because of this and also due to the infusion of ESSER funds through the pandemic. He noted that he will be coming up with ways to allocate the latest ESSER funding of $1.1 million.

In discussing issues brought up last month by the Salary and Welfare Committee, Stegman said teachers need to work with administrators to determine the best times to meet with staff, have staff team meetings, IEP meetings, etc.

Teachers had asked that their plan times not be used so often for such meetings as they need that time for classroom preparation. Stegman said he discussed the issue with building principals, who thought they were doing a good job providing the teachers with their plan time. He said he was “baffled” at the committee’s proposal that elementary teachers be provided a stipend for working the extra 15 minutes per day this year that has occurred due to students going straight to their classrooms when they arrive, meaning teachers work at 7:30 a.m., rather than their contracted time of 7:45.

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building projects, with board members told that Dustman Digging has completed the trenching and Tom Trump is installing additional guttering to help with drainage around the building. Bids for roofing of the third, fourth and fifth grade rooms are to be put out soon.

In other business, the board approved the Grundy County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will allow the district to be eligible for any FEMA or SEMA funds, if needed, in the future. Mrs. Steinhoff gave an update on the district COVID19 situation, with no staff or students currently out due to the virus. Several upcoming events were announced, including: preschool/kindergarten roundup, March 12 in the school library; sixth through eighth grade science fair, March 18; early out on March 10; Book Fair Lunch with a Loved One, March 25 (KEYS) and March 26 (Mrs. Lake’s preschool through eighth grade); April 1, early out; April 2 and 5, Easter Break; April 8, blood drive hosted by the seventh grade class.

Mrs. Steinhoff said the spring program will be held a little differently this year, with two performances planned.

One program will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, with Mrs. Lake’s preschool performing with the group, and one set for 7 p.m. on Friday, April 30, which will not include Mrs. Lake’s class.

Following an executive session, the board approved the resignation of art teacher Phoebe Duff and fifth grade teacher Melanie Warren, both at the end of the school year.

The resignation of Meghan McLain as custodian was accepted, effective immediately.

Whitney Barlow was hired to replace her as custodian and will begin her duties March 17.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13.

Laredo R-7 According to information provided by Principal Misty Foster, the board approved the health insurance plan for 2021-22 and several teacher contracts during its meeting.

The board voted to accept the OSBA insurance proposal, which will have a 5.64 percent increase. The district pays $530 per employee, plus the cost of vision and life insurance.

A mowing bid from H&B Mowing was accepted at a cost of $120 per mowing and board members approved the Grundy County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board discussed building improvements, preliminary salary information, parent/teacher conferences, which are scheduled for March 18 and the state bus inspection, which was held March 3 with all buses passing inspection.

Board members also reviewed the budget, spring activities and upcoming field trips, which include the eighth grade trip to Kansas City, the kindergarten through second grade trip to Shatto Dairy and the third through eighth grade field trip to Sky Zone.

Following an executive session, the board voted to renew the part-time contracts of Abbie Herrold for physical education and health; Phoebe Duff for art; Cathy Lowrey for music; and Penny Tolle as li-

brarian. Title I teacher Micah Burkeybile, a probationary teacher, had her contract renewed as did all tenured teachers. The board also voted to hire Robin Griswold as Parents as Teachers instructor.

The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for Monday, April 12.

Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board of Education made decisions on class size and personnel as well as how the latest round of COVID-related money will be allocated during its meeting on Monday.

According to information provided by Superintendent Jerry Girdner, the board held a discussion on class size and staffing for the 2021-22 school year. The current class size for both the future second and fourth grades is at 18 students each. The board discussed class size and consolidation of sections. Currently, the first graders are consolidated with 18 students and the third graders have two sections of nine students each. After considering several factors such as loss of learning due to COVID, the domino effect of teaching assignments annually and the budget, the board agreed to advertise to fill both positions, maintaining a full staff for two sections of each grade level. The board will review the need to determine if ESSER II monies can be used to offset the short-term cost of adding the teacher for the second section back into the budget.

Board members approved steps and movement for certified staff for 2021-22, with the district base salary remaining at $31,000. The wage schedule for non-certified staff was also approved for the coming school year.

A discussion was held on how to appropriate the $340,000 in anticipated ESSER II funds. Initial allocations include $60,000 for textbooks, $60,000 for computer hardware and devices; $55,000 for Chromebooks at the elementary school; $6,000 for junior high school robotics equipment; and $25,000 for campus-wide security camera upgrades.

The board tabled a proposal for a retractable softball/baseball/golf/archery indoor net system, with administrators to review possible plans with the city of Princeton for an alternative location for the system other than the Stacy gym.

In other business, board members approved board policy updates and set the date for the awards program and baccalaureate as 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 5 at First Baptist Church. Graduation will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 7 and prom has been scheduled for Saturday, May 15, with the grand march to begin at 8 p.m., followed by the dance.

Following an executive session, the board approved the resignation of Abigail Crouse as an elementary teacher and approved 2021-22 extra-duty assignments. All probationary teaching contracts were approved for the 2021-22 school year and tenure contracts were approved for Ashley Moore and Rachel Sticken. Also approved was Beth Boxley, who will teach junior high and high school English.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 12 and will include re-organization of the board following the April 6 election.

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Those selected will be trained through the Basic Firefighter course.

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Dear Annie: My sisters and I always took turns having the family Christmas at our respective houses. Six years ago, it was my turn to be the hostess. I was in the kitchen all morning cooking. As everyone arrived and was going through the buffet line, I noticed no one was taking much food. Some were not even getting a plate. I asked why my daughter wasn't eating anything. She said she ate too much at my older sister's earlier. I felt like a train hit me. My sister said she just "ended up" having a brunch at her house for whoever wanted to stop by to pick up extra gifts. It turns out that she had baked a ham, made several casseroles, prepared a big vegetable tray, salads and a few desserts. She had invited our entire family except my husband and me.

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come here." She said, "Well, that's why I didn't tell you, because I knew you would be mad."

She didn't apologize and ended up leaving shortly after by going to get her and my brother-in-law's coats and waving a Merry Christmas, saying they had to be somewhere and left. My Christmas was ruined.

All I can gather is that she moved into a condo earlier in the year and wanted to have everyone for Christmas. Had she asked me if she could've hosted Christmas, then I gladly would've let her.

Since then, I've hardly seen my sister. She started "forgetting" my birthdays. She still kept in touch with my daughters, and her husband and daughter have come to my house for get-togethers. But she always says she's too busy.

I'd just like to know what you think about what happened. Was I being overly sensitive about the Christmas meal? Obviously, she never intends to apologize for the disaster, and I'm sure it's too late

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-- Sidelined Sister Dear Sidelined: Your sister might never apologize, but you can still forgive her. Do it for your own sake. Write a letter expressing how hurt you've been by her actions over the last six years. Then write another letter expressing how you love her anyway. Don't mail either of them. Treat it as a therapeutic exercise, to process your feelings and air frustrations.

Then try reaching out to her.

Express how you've felt sad that she hasn't been in your life much these past few years and that you'd like to change that.

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Lilly shares jumped 25% in January after the company said early results from a mid-stage study of an experimental Alzheimer’s treatment called donanemab showed that the drug appeared to slow the decline of patients with early symptoms of the disease.

This weekend, the drugmaker will reveal detailed results from the study, which could send share prices higher.

Success is far from certain — attempts by Lilly and many other

drugmakers to develop Alzheimer’s treatments have consistently failed. And even if this drug looks safe and promising now, it would still need to be proven in a larger study.

But even if the donanemab results disappoint, Dr. Vamil Divan of Mizuho Securities thinks Lilly’s price drop will be limited. Divan says Lilly’s treatments for cancer and diabetes still have strong growth potential, and the company faces no major lawsuits over patents that could eventually expose key products to cheaper generic competition.

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Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FMay14* ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FMar26 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00.

660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TApr9 ------------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Roofing * Siding * Lean-tos John Kramer 17594 St. Hwy. 190 Jamesport, MO 64648 660-973-5694 TFeb16-Mar12 -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Bulk nails, sheet rock screws, plumbing supplies, water heaters. We’ve got the hardware.

Shop & Save at Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T367d19 ------------------------------------------For Sale - Power lift recliner, 2 walkers and other handicap equipment. Call 660-286-2871 for information.

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INSURANCE

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf -------------------------------------------

Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield.

We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com 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.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMay28 ------------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------FARM GROUND WANTED Cash rent or share crop Will do improvements ATH FARMS 660-359-1413 • 217-473-3139 FApr2* ------------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property.

Please call Paul at 651-2382697 to discuss.

FMay21* ------------------------------------------Big bales of grass hay for sale. 660-635-1629. FMar2-26 ------------------------------------------Angus bulls for sale. 18 months old and older. 660-6351629 or 660-654-1257.

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FOR RENT

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

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LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------Clean 1 bedroom apartment, upstairs, furnished, utilities paid, no pets. Phone 660-359-6358.

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PETS/ANIMALS

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REAL ESTATE

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.”

"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."

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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 $60 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association is now accepting sealed bids for the 2021 Mowing Season. All interested parties should submit bids by March 20, 2021 for consideration to the following address: Spickard Masonic Cemetery Board of Trustees c/o Ruth Ann Shipps 81 NE 115th St. Spickard, MO 64679 S336d12 ------------------------------------------Requesting bids per each; on demand, mowing and weed eating of North Evans Cemetery.

Submit bids to Donnie Vandevender, 4301 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO 64683 by March 22, 2021.

N494d12* ------------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 5 p.m. at the residence of Miss Ruth Ann Shipps located at 81 NE 115th St., Spickard, MO 64679. S335d16 -------------------------------------------

Accepting bids until March 22, 2021 to haul gravel for Myers Township. Call Darrel Cunningham at 673-6521.

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HELP WANTED

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Maintenance Worker. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N355d12 ------------------------------------------The North Central Missouri Development Alliance is seeking a Community/Economic Developer. This full-time position requires a self-motivated individual, capable of working independently while at the same time working cooperatively with city and county governments, a Board of Directors and various diverse regional, community and county-based organizations and committees. The candidate will maintain relationships with both private and public partners, assist in startups, expansion, retention as well as business attraction.

Candidate must possess basic business verbal and written communication skills, have knowledge of basic business principals and have the ability to operate Micro Office platforms and internet based applications.

Salary contingent on experience.

Please submit cover letter and resume to North Central Business Alliance, PO Box 111, Trenton, MO 64683. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

N358d16 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a part-time Counselor. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N359d16 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Behavioral Health Instructor. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203.

NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N360d16 ------------------------------------------The Plaza Apartments is seeking a part-time maintenance person with basic knowledge of electric, plumbing & construction.

Call Cindy at 660-359-6666 Monday-Thursday, 9:00-2:30, or pick up an application at Adams Park Apartments,1312 East 9th St in Trenton. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

P361d19 ------------------------------------------The Grundy County Commission is accepting applications for a full-time Road & Bridge Department employee. Prefer someone with welding skill, Class B CDL, and experience operating construction equipment and trucks.

Salary paid according to skills.

Applications are available at the county clerk's office and will be accepted until the position is filled. Grundy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner G362d16 ------------------------------------------Spickard R-II Board of Education is seeking candidates for the position of Superintendent/Principal of a K-6 school district located at 105 N. 4th Street, Spickard, MO 64679 for the 2021-22 school year. Please contact Dr. Kristi Weldon at (660) 485-6121 or kweldon@spickard. k12.mo.us for an application. Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, certification, references, cover letter and a resume to be considered for the position. S423d16 -------------------------------------------

The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for seasonal park maintenance. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.

C363d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2021 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.

C364d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for assistant pool manager for the 2021 summer season.

Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. C365d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for pool manager for the 2021 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.

C366d26 ------------------------------------------Spickard R-II School District is accepting applications for an elementary teacher for the 20212022 school term. Interested persons are encouraged to complete an application, located on the school website, and send proof of certification, resume and letter of interest to Dr. Kristi Weldon at Spickard R-II Schools, 105 N. 4th Street, Spickard, MO 64679 or call 660-485-6121 for more information.

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WANTED

Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699.

FMar9-Apr2* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for CART rock to be for township and Road & Bridge needs. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. For more information you can contact the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x4. The county commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

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CLASSIFIEDS IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00014 In the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Decedent: On 03-05-2021, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: LORI A FOSTER 261 SW CEDAR LN TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD 903 JACKSON ST, PO BOX 228 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228 PHONE: 660-646-0627 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to

Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 14-DEC-2020 Date of first publication: 12-MAR-2021 Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dMar12,19,26,Apr2 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids addressed to the County Commission of Grundy County, Trenton, Missouri, will be accepted for approximately 100-120 cubic yards of concrete delivered to various bridge construction sites in Grundy County during 2021. Bids to be for 8 bag and 6 bag mix. Materials to be supplied through April 1, 2022.

Bids will be received in the County Clerk's office, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The County Commission reserves the right to accept of reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar5,12 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for lawn mowing at the Courthouse, Courthouse Annex and Law Enforcement Center lawns plus Bethel, Sires and Wynne cemeteries and Road and Bridge lot.

Bids must state the cost per mowing per location and equipment used. Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. A successful bidder must supply the county with proof of liability insurance.

Please mark the envelope "Mow Bid". For more information you

can contact the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x4. The county commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar5,12 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Commission is requesting bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for use by the Grundy County Sheriffs' Dept., Ambulances, and Road and Bridge trucks and equipment.

The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both gasoline and diesel fuel.

Bids should be expressed as the amount of discount from selfservice pump price or on volume purchasing and should include the current pump prices with taxes deducted. The successful bidder is to provide separate billing for each department and daily documentation of purchases including the number of gallons purchased and the price per gallon. Fuel to be supplied through April 2022.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at which time they will be opened and publicly read.

Questions may be directed to the County Clerk at (660) 3594040 x4. The County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission

Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar12,19 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Terry Lee Duncan 206 S. Sixth St. Spickard, MO 64679 vs.

Laura Lee Duncan Case No. 21AG-DR00014 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: LAURA LEE DUNCAN. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after February 26, 2021, judgment by default will be entered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit this 22nd day of February, 2021. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dFeb26,Mar5,12,19 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, addressed to the County Commissioners of Grundy County, Missouri, on

business to be transacted for new metal or polyethylene pipes, for the year 2021 are now being accepted.

Bids to be for 2 2/3" x 1/2" and 3" x 1" standard round corrugated, riveted metal pipes and standard round corrugated, riveted polymer coated pipes and/or polyethylene pipes, per foot, with fittings and accessories approved by Missouri Highway Department. Bids will be received in the office of the County Clerk, 700 Main St., Trenton, Missouri, until 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at

which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

The company receiving said bid must give prompt delivery upon request by the County Commissioners or the Commissioners reserve the right to cancel such contract. The County Commissioners also reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

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AREA DEATHS Terry Lee Dolan Terry Lee Dolan, a 79-yearold Trenton resident, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Trenton.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Columban Catholic Church in Chillicothe, with arrangements under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home of Chillicothe.

Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Terry was born on May 16, 1941 in the Forks of the River in Grundy County, the son of Chester and Katherine Couch Dolan. He was a 1959 graduate of Trenton High School.

After graduation, he attended Trenton Junior College, and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Agriculture.

He was united in marriage to Marie Gladbach on Sept.

17, 2011 in Trenton. She survives of the home.

Terry was a lifelong farmer and was the owner and broker of Heartland Realty in Trenton for many years. He was a recipient of the Outstanding Young Farmer Award, and was very active in FFA. In 1967, Terry was part of the Rotary Study Exchange Team that traveled to India. He was a member of the State FSA Committee, serving under President Carter, the Missouri Governor’s Agriculture Advisory Council and the State Soil and Water District Commission, serving under Governor Teasdale. He was also a member of the Grundy County Democratic Central Committee and was a former member of the Trenton Fair Board.

Terry loved hunting and fishing, and enjoyed taking hunting and fishing trips to Canada, Colorado, and

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Florida. He enjoyed dancing, and entertaining family and friends at fish frys and barbecues.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Doug Dolan and his wife, Stephanie of Trenton; a daughter, Shari Kaye Viox and her husband, Tim of Columbia; four grandchildren, Scotty Dolan and his wife, Lerissa, Brandon Dolan, Cassidy Viox and Eva Viox; two step-grandchildren, Mason Clark and Emma Clark; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and one great-granddaughter expected this summer. He is also survived by a brother, Gary Dolan and his wife, Ellen of Trenton; a sister-in-law, Margaret Gladbach of Columbia; two nephews, John Dolan and Aaron Dolan; and many cousins and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father- and mother-in-law, Gilbert R. and Mercedes Gladbach; and one great-nephew, Drew Dolan.

The family has suggested memorial contributions may be made to the Trenton FFA and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601.

Timothy Calvin “Tim” Shuler Timothy “Tim” Calvin Shuler, a 61-year-old resident of Winona, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home.

Cremation arrangements were made under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Winona.

Tim was born on Oct. 24, 1959 in Milan, the son of Alfred Dale and Betty Yecedrah Shuler. He loved driving over the road for the Dart Transit company and received the 2,000,000-mile accident-free award. He also was a huge family man with a big family in Trenton. He loved the time he spent with his grandchildren the most.

Tim is survived by his wife,

Marci of the home; his mother, Betty Colvey of Winona; seven daughters, Jamie McCloskey of Mountain View, Sarah (Jason) Basham and Nikki Tait of Winona, Aimee (Jenn) Shuler of Sullivan, Sarah (Colin) DeHenzel of Maryland, Ashley Shuler of Springfield, and Amber Shuler of Trenton; three sons, James (Kammie) McCloskey, Daniel (Kourtney) McCloskey and Austin Shuler, all of Winona; 16 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Shuler; his first wife, Phyllis Shuler; and a brother, Chris Shuler.

Virginia “Peggy” Mae Waits Virginia (Peggy) Mae Waits, a 97-year-old former Trenton resident, died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Daviess County Nursing Home in Gallatin.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton.

Burial was in the Wheeling Cemetery at Wheeling.

Mrs. Waits was born May 12, 1923 in Wheeling, the daughter of Richard James and Elva Marie Ward Haynes.

On May 10, 1941 she was married to Charles W. Waits at Chillicothe. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2009.

She is survived by two daughters, Velda Puffer and her husband, Robert of Unionville and Zelda Nigh and her husband, Steve of Rea; five granddaughters, Brenda Moss and her fiancé, Bill Turner of Keokuk, IA, Rhonda Puffer of Agency, Linda Loughead and her husband, Jason of Gorin, Veronica Swerdlow and her husband, Paul of Hyattsville, MD and Rachel Nigh of Rea; five great-grandchildren, Justin

Vesta Nadine Hamilton Elliott Vesta Nadine Hamilton Elliott, a 91-year-old rural Spickard resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home of 54 years on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Burial was in the Prairie Ridge (Brummett) Cemetery south of Modena at 11 a.m. today (Friday, March 12, 2021).

Nadine was born on Aug. 28, 1929 in her home in rural Grundy County. She was the fifth of 10 children born to Joe and Inez Bain Hamilton.

Raised on the family farm, she graduated from Princeton High School in 1947.

She married Harold James Elliott on Dec.19, 1948. They were blessed with five children.

Nadine was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and “Proverbs 31 woman.” She loved canning, sewing, gardening, working outside, taking care of her family, helping on the farm and cooking at the Grand River Bible Camp. She was baptized in September 1949 and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was also passionate about her country and politics.

She is survived by daughter Jane (Thearl) Speck of Chillicothe; sons James (Kathleen) of Fairfield, IA, Douglas (Barbie) of Gladstone, Joe (Holly) of Spickard and John (Julie) of Smithville; 13 grandchildren, Mathew of Phoenix, AZ, Jen-

nifer (Chris deceased) Kelly, of Urbandale, IA, Joanna of Fairfield, IA, James (Shanna) of West Des Moines, IA, Luke (fiancé, Emily) of Los Angeles, CA, Betsy (Luke) Cachia of Liberty, Jill (Shane) Homan of Smithville, Joe (Vanessa) of Los Angeles, CA, Kayla (Mark) Brady of Kansas City, David of Springfield, Philip (Casey) of Columbia, Samuel (Collins) of Smithville and Sadie of Weston; 19 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Joseph Randolph (J.R./Huck) Hamilton of Modena; sisters Deleta Nora Johnson of Princeton, Virginia Colleen (Boyd) Torrey of Spickard and Betty Joann (Jim) Brody of Trenton; a sister-in-law, Hazel (Laurence) Singleton of DeSoto, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

Nadine was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers, Howard Eugene (Tom) Hamilton, Albert Cloyde (Barney) Hamilton, Kenneth LaVerne (Scoby) Hamilton and Robert Lee (Bob) Hamilton; and a sister, Edith Rosemary Cudney.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Northland Christian School from where two grandkids graduated, and four great-grandkids attend, and she attended every Grandparent’s Day. Gifts can be mailed to Northland Christian School at 10500 N Arrowhead Trafficway, KC, MO 64155.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Keith Wayne Lewis Keith Wayne Lewis, a 71year-old resident of Unionville, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 after a two-year battle with bone marrow cancer and acute myeloid leukemia.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Playle & Collins Funeral Home in Unionville.

Interment was in the Unionville Cemetery.

He was born on May 6, 1949 in Unionville to James and Elizabeth (Tuller) Lewis.

He grew up in Lucerne and graduated from NewtownHarris High School in 1968.

He was married on Nov. 26, 1971 to Nettie McCoy, who survives of the home.

He retired from Yellow Freight in 2011 after a 40-year trucking career and then purchased a farm and began a cow/calf and row crop operation. He finished his trucking career working for Unionville Livestock, Putnam County MFA and Tanner and Nick Michael.

He liked to work on and re-

pair International tractors and spend time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Kimberly Hammeke and her husband, Duane, Karyn Ward and her husband, Dan, all of Blue Springs, and Daniel Lewis and his wife, Melissa of Clinton; nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a brother, Jerry Lewis and his wife, Donna of Newtown; his brother-in-law, Larry McCollum of Trenton; a niece, Sharyn Garcia and her husband, Juan of Newtown; and three nephews, Jeremy Lewis of Newtown, Cody McCollum of Trenton and Darwin McCollum of Auburn, NE. Preceding him in death were his parents; his mother- and father-in-law; his sister, Linda McCollum; and a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northeast Missouri or the Putnam County Historical Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home at 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

Earlyne Van Hoose

Virginia “Peggy” Mae Waits

Allen, Shelby Johnson, DeLaney Loughead, Chanze Loughead and Nathan Swerdlow; and five great-greatgrandchildren, Tad, Ian, Peightyn, Rhett and Faith.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lucille Bonderer and Polly Smith; and two brothers, Charley Haynes and Bill Haynes.

Memorials are suggested to the Wheeling Cemetery. They may be left with the mortuary.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Earlyne Van Hoose, an 80year-old former Trenton resident, died at 4:30 a.m., Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Pearls II Eden For Elder’s at Princeton.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton.

Burial will be in Green Castle Cemetery at Green Castle.

A family visitation will be held from 6 to 7 tonight (Friday, March 12, 2021) at the funeral home.

Earlyne was born Aug. 3, 1940 in Gifford, IL, the daughter of Warren R. and Beatrice Pauline Park Van Hoose.

Her survivors include one sister, Karen Gardner and her fiancé, Cody Johnson; two brothers, Robert Johnson of Leeds, AL and Duane Hannah and his wife, Vicky of Marshalltown, IA; an aunt, Donna Swan and her family of Indiana; an uncle, Walter Hannah and his wife, Jean; nephews and nieces, Rick Gardner and his wife, Tonja, Paul Gardner, Michelle Gardner, Ron Gard-

ner and his fiancée, Tracy Woolnough; great-nephews and great-nieces Marc Gardner and his wife, Jessica, Ashley Phillips and her husband, Jared, Nicole Jeffers and her significant other, George Chrisman, Bryant Ellis, MaCee Boyles and her husband Spencer, Madison Beverlin and her husband, Jacob, Sid Gardner and significant other, Marco Hernandez, Jordan Gardner, Salina Little and her husband, Harvey, Hannah Robinson and her husband, Andrew, Christopher Thursby and PJ O’Neal; and several great- great- nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Clark Hannah; a brother-inlaw, Richard Gardner; and a great-great- niece, Adriana Ellis.

Memorials can be made to Disabled Athletes of Grundy County (DAWGS) and may be left with the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

William “Tripp” Albert III and Eleanor “Nora” Grace Zang William (Tripp) Albert III and Eleanor (Nora) Grace Zang, were born and passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton.

They are survived by their parents William and Erica Zang of Trenton; a sister, Makayla Mejia; grandparents

Randall and Mary Howe of Spickard, Gerald and Kim Huffstutter of Trenton, Bill Zang of Trenton and Nancy and Larry Richard of Chariton, IA; great-grandparents, J.D. and Karen Howe of Meadville, Janice and Gene Strieder of Foley, AL and Gary Randolph of Trenton.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

FUNERALS Marion Doug Marshall Memorial services for Marion Doug Marshall were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Rev. Ron Ratliff officiated.

Mr. Marshall, a 62-year-old Galt resident, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at his

residence.

Music included “You Should Be Here”, “Forty Hour Week” and “Drink a Beer.”

Inurnment will be at a later date in Rural Dale Cemetery, located east of Trenton.

Nema Wintress Martin Rowoth A graveside service for Nema Wintress Martin Rowoth was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Honey Creek Chapel Cemetery. Nevin Curtis officiated.

Mrs. Rowoth, a 102-yearold Trenton resident, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home.

Vocalist Cyndie Caldwell sang “His Hand in Mine.”

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department March 1: officers investigated a report of tampering at a south residence and responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town.

March 2: officers made an arrest on a warrant in the west part of town.

March 3: no activity.

March 4: officers responded to a domestic dispute at a south residence and investigated a burglary at a north residence.

An animal bite was reported at a west residence and Officers responded to a location in the north part of town where a subject had been knowingly

burning on public property. An arrest was made on a warrant in the downtown area and officers responded to a domestic assault at a north residence. An assault was reported at a north business.

March 5: a motor vehicle crash was investigated in the downtown area and officers investigated a report of harassment at a south residence.

March 6: a burglary was investigated in the east part of town and investigated a report of stealing at an east business.

March 7: two motor vehicle crashes were investigated in the east part of town.

Area Students Attend Event Area high school juniors participated in Grundy Electric Cooperative’s Youth Leadership Contest.

Finalists were selected from applications submitted describing the student’s community involvement, school activities, achievements, references and a brief essay. Eight finalists were selected and interviewed via Zoom by judges from the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative. Four delegates were selected: Colton Roy of Trenton High School, Kate Rogers of South Harrison High School, Kinslee Stokely of Princeton R-5 High School and Marissa Meek of Ridgeway R-5 High School.

Due to COVID-19 the 2021 leadership conference in Washington DC was cancelled, thus each delegate will be awarded a $500 scholarship upon high school graduation to attend a trade school or col-

lege.

“The Youth Tour Leadership Conference is the highlight of the summer for many students and although the Washington, D.C. trip was cancelled, your local cooperative was able to provide scholarships to four area youth, which still has a very positive impact on their futures,” said Grundy Electric general manager, Scott Wilson.

Roy is the son of Eric Roy and Alicia Roy, while Miss Rogers is the daughter of Mike and Shelly Rogers. Miss Stokely is the daughter of Nick and Drew Morris and Miss Meek is the daughter of Ryan and Kay Meek.

Since 1964, the nation’s cooperative electric utilities have sponsored more than 50,000 high school juniors for visits to their U.S. congressional delegations, energy and grassroots government education sessions and sightseeing in Washington.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli with cheese sauce, mixed fruit, cornbread.

Tuesday-Roast beef, fried potatoes, glazed carrots, peaches, chocolate chip cookies, whole wheat bread.

Wednesday-Corned beef, steamed cabbage, garlic potatoes, lime Jello with pears, homemade bread.

Thursday-Chicken strips or baked fish, pasta salad, stewed tomatoes, buttered peas, blueberry crisp, fruit juice, hot roll.

Friday-Smoked pork chop, scalloped potatoes, baked squash, apricots, whole wheat bread.

(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 March 10 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.50 (Mar 21) 13.50 (Apr 21) 11.69 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.99 (Mar 21) 4.99 (Apr 21) 4.35 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.50 (Mar 21) 13.50 (Apr 21) 11.69 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.99 (Mar 21) 4.99 (Apr 21) 4.35 (Oct. 21) Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.34; soybeans, 14.04; wheat, 6.33.

New Crop - Corn, 4.50; soybeans, 12.08; wheat, 6.18.