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Briefs... Utilitty Commiittee Me eeting The Utility Committee of the Trenton City Council will meet at 6 o’clock tonight (Tuesday) at city hall. Items on the agenda include a review of bids for the wastewater treatment plant storage building, a review of monthly financial reports, an update by the utility director and department reports.
Spiickard Alldermen Meet The Spickard Board of Aldermen met on Saturday morning, taking care of several items. According to information provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, the board agreed to purchase a new water meter as well as sign a form to have Tara Walker serve as the city attorney for special projects. The financial report was approved and it was reported that the water loss for the monht of December was .21 percent. The next meeting of the board will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 9.
Trren ton R-9 Screenings The Trenton R-9 School District will hold kindergarten and preschool screenings for the 2020-21 school year on Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24. Screenings will be held in the R-9 Early Childhood Center, located at the Rissler Elementary School. Children who will be five years old before Aug. 1 will be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall while children who will be age three or four before Aug. 1 will be eligible to attend preschool. Parents in the R-9 School District wanting to schedule a screening appointment are asked to call 3592003 as soon as possible. Required documents for the screening include the child’s immunization record, legal birth certificate and proof of residency. Screenings, which are offered at no cost, are anticipated to take approximately one hour or longer per child. Kindergarten students will be tested in the areas of communication, pre-academic reading skills, fine/gross motor skills, vision and hearing. Preschoolers will be tested for language, concepts, motor development, vision and hearing.
THS S Ba and Fund draiser A night of food and laughter awaits those attending the Trenton High School Golden Bulldog Marching Band fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 29. Chad Thornsberry is bringing his “Smart Comedy from a Dumb Accent” show to THS to help the band raise funds for an out-of-state trip the group plans to take during the 2020-2021 school year. The family-friendly event is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The cost of admission is $15 and tickets are available at Dynamic Tax and Accounting, in the principal offices at the middle school and high school, from any band booster officer or THS band member or at chadthornsberry.com. Prior to the show, the Trenton Band Boosters will host a spaghetti supper in the high school commons. The eatwhat-you-want, pay-what-you-want meal begins at 5:30 p.m. Funds from the meal will also go toward the band trip.
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Twelve members of the Trenton High School Band participated in Graceland University Honor Band activities held Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8 at the school in Lamoni, IA. Students rehearsed concert music, participated in master classes taught by professional musicians and toured the campus. The honor band performed alongside the Graceland Symphonic Band during a concert on Saturday, with all participants also receiving a $2,000 scholarship if they decide to participate in the Graceland instrumental music program following graduation. Trenton made up 33 percent of the honor band membership. Other schools participating were Winston and Maryville in Missouri and Colfax-Mingo, Dalls Center-Grimes, Central Decatur, Fayette and Wayne in Iowa. THS students participating included, from left, front row, Ann Airey; middle row, Brett Kennedy, Mackenzie, Klinginsmith, Serenity Marsh, Kayleigh Streett; back row, instrumental music instructor Ethan Stewart, Ashley Johnson, Mari Atup, Kayleigh Snuffer, Sarah Tobias, Connor Campbell, Trager Leeper and Rudy Mathews.
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2020-21 Calendar Approved The Grundy R-5 Board of Education approved the 2020-21 school calendar and discussed possible makeup days during a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12. According to information provided by Superintendent Phil Fox, the first day of classes next year in the Grundy R-5 School next will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, with the last day being Thursday, May 13. A total of 1,104 hours were built into the calendar, with the school day running from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The board approved use of March 12 and March 13 as makeup days for the current school year, if needed. Fox noted that the district calculates its time in school by hours and that R-5 has around three hours that can be missed before makeup time will be needed. The board voted to seek bids for mow-
ing at the high school and elementary school as well as awarding the audit bid to Conrad and Higgins LLC. It was the only bid received and is for a three-year period. Approval was given to the high school student handbook regarding activity eligibility, elementary and secondary principal reports and the transfer of funds for bills. The board discussed but took no action regarding employee health insurance for the 2020-21 school year. The district is part of the Ozark School Benefits Association consortium. Board members asked the administration to survey staff regarding coverage concerns. The board heard a report regarding bandwidth for the district, which has been increased from 20 mb to 30 mb without a cost increase. The board will consider an increase to 50 mb next year.
The board discussed the cooperative agreement for athletics the district has with Newtown-Harris, but took no action. Preschool information was presented, but was tabled until the March meeting. There was a first reading of policy updates from the Missouri Consultants for Education and a bus repair report was presented. The board was also recognized by the Missouri School Boards Association for their service as part of School Board Recognition Week. Following an executive session, the board approved the employment of Bailey Kasinger as the fifth and sixth grade basketball coach. The next meeting of the board will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 9 in the high school business room.
‘Risky Nominee’
Sanders Creates Concerns For Democrats LAS VEGAS (AP) — A growing number of Democratic lawmakers, union officials, state leaders and party strategists agree that Bernie Sanders is a risky nominee to put up against President Donald Trump. There's less agreement about whether — and how — to stop him. Critics of the Vermont senator, who has long identified as a democratic socialist, are further than they’ve ever been from unifying behind a moderate alternative. None of the viable centrists in the race is eager to exit the campaign to clear a path for a candidate to become a clear counter to Sanders. And Sanders is looking to Saturday's Nevada caucuses to post another win that would further his status as an early frontrunner. With fear and frustration rising in the party's establishment wing, a high-stakes math problem is emerging. It could be impossible to blunt Sanders as long as a trio of moderate candidates — former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Vice President Joe Biden and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar — stay in the race. And with former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the swath of states that vote on Super Tuesday, March 3, the effort to stop Sanders will become even more challenging
when the campaign goes national next month. “You see this tremendous angst in the party — ‘What are we going to do?’" said Terry McAuliffe, a former Virginia governor who was also chairman of the Democratic National Committee. "We need to unify as fast as we can.” The dynamic is complicated because each of the major moderate candidates has glaring vulnerabilities. Biden began the campaign as a front-runner, but the aura around his operation took a hit after a fourth-place finish in Iowa gave way to a fifthplace finish in New Hampshire. Buttigieg has proved to be the most effective centrist in raising money from the party's traditional high-dollar donors, which puts him in a strong position to compete in an expensive national contest. But the 38-year-old faces linger questions about his experience and his ability to win support from black and Latino voters, a challenge that could come into greater focus if Buttigieg loses badly in Nevada and South Carolina. Kloubchar is newly emboldened after a thirdplace finish in New Hampshire, but she too has little support among minority voters and has largely run a bare-bones campaign operation. “When you have three or four candidates in that same lane, math becomes a problem,” said
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Mostly sunny this week with high temperatures reaching into the low 40s by Friday. Lows will be as low as 12 on Wednesday night. The high at Trenton on Thursday, Feb. 13 was 15, Friday’s high was 21 and Saturday’s high was 47. The high on Sunday was 49 with an overnight low of 27. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 47, the low temperature was 26 and .02 of an inch of rain was recorded.
Harold Schaitberger, general president of the International Association of Firefighters and a Biden loyalist, who admits being “disappointed” by Biden's bad performances and Sanders' rise. Though the opening contests of the primary have only begun, time may quickly run out for a moderate alternative to emerge. By the end of Super Tuesday, more than one third of all delegates will be awarded. Should Sanders build a significant delegate lead — and his strength in California alone makes that possible — it would be very difficult for any other candidate to catch him in the slew of state-bystate elections that follow based on the way delegates are apportioned. “We have a lot of good candidates, but in general we’re incredibly frustrated that the field hasn’t winnowed,” said Robert Wolf, a major fundraiser for Barack Obama, who said he has donated money this cycle to more than a dozen Democrats. Sanders is not one of them. The situation is similar to the Republican primary in 2016, when several anti-Trump alternatives divided their party's moderate vote and allowed Trump to become the nominee despite failing to win a majority of the vote in early primary contests.
There is no significant movement in the works to stop Sanders. And so long as there are a half-dozen viable candidates in the race, it may not matter if there were. Sanders' team expects his Democratic critics and their allies to intensify their attacks in the coming weeks, although they suggest time may be on their side with Super Tuesday just two weeks away. If Sanders comes out of Super Tuesday with a 100-delegate lead, which is possible based on his popularity in California alone, they believe it would be virtually impossible for anyone to catch up before the party's national convention in July. Sanders was showing new signs of confidence as he campaigned over the weekend in Nevada ahead of the state's caucuses next Saturday. Rallying supporters in Carson City on Sunday, he declared he could win Nevada, then California and the Democratic nomination and highlighted attempts from his rivals in both parties to stop him. “I’ve been attacked by the media establishment, I’ve been attacked by the corporate establishment, I’ve been attacked by the Republican establishment, I’ve been attacked by the Dem-
What’s Inside... The THS wrestling team qualified five members for the state tournament while taking second place at the Class 1, District 3 Tournament over the weekend. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for photos and a recap.
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Stanberry Turns Tables On Trenton One Week After Defeating Stanberry On The Road, Bulldogs Suffer GRC Loss STANBERRY GIRLS 60 TRENTON GIRLS 37
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Hunter McAtee, right, battles Centralia’s Brayden Dubes during the championship match of the 106-pound weight class at Saturday’s Class 1, District 3 Tournament in Marceline. McAtee finished second to earn a trip to the state tournament in Columbia.
COLUMBIA CALLING
Trenton Sends Five To State, Finishes Second At Districts At the beginning of the season coach Charlie Bacon wanted to get Trenton wrestling back on the map. The program has a rich history in Trenton and through the 1980’s and 1990’s the Bulldogs were perennial contenders for district championships. But for the last 20 years or so Trenton’s wrestling success has been largely limited to individuals. At the Class 1, District 3 Tournament in Marceline on Saturday, that was not the case. Trenton collected 131 team points to finish second behind champion Centralia’s runaway total of 217.5. The Bulldogs runner-up finish in a field of 15 schools was the definition of a team effort as they did so without a single individual champion.
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Gavin Chambers defends a shot against him during a 113pound match at Saturday’s Class 1, District 3 Tournament in Marceline. Chambers finished second to punch his ticket to the state tournament in Columbia.
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Trenton placed three wrestlers in the finals, all of which placed second, and added a pair of two third-place finishers to lead the strong day for the program. “It was a big weekend for the Trenton High School wrestling program, taking home a secondplace district plaque,” Bacon said. “With no individual champions and just five qualifiers, it is really telling of what a team effort this was. A lot of points were scored because of pins and by kids who didn’t qualify, but made it all the way to the bubble match.” For Hunter McAtee (106), Gavin Chambers (113) Coleman Griffin (138), Mark Trump (182) and Caleb Johnson (220) the season will continue with the state tournament this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Trump will be making a return trip to state, the only Bulldog making his second appearance at the premier wrestling tournament in the state. Trump missed out on a medal a year ago, but will have [See FIVE, Page 3]
In the 2016-2017 season, Trenton High School’s first season in the Grand River Conference, the Bulldogs defeated Stanberry in a battle of the league’s two division champions. The win gave Trenton its first of three-straight GRC championships. One week later, in a regular season match-up, Stanberry avenged the loss with a victory on Trenton’s floor. There was no conference title on the line in the second meeting, thankfully. Flash forward four years and, as has been the case in every year since, the two teams squared off twice in the span of a week. Like that first season, Trenton and Stanberry split this season. After Trenton took a 47-32 victory in the regular season meeting last week, Stanberry knocked off the Bulldogs 60-37 on Saturday at the Grand River Conference Showcase in King City. The victory marked Stanberry’s first win over Trenton in a GRC crossover contest, though this was the first time the two squads met without a conference title on the line. Trenton won the GRC East Division in each of the past three seasons before defeating West Division champions Stanberry in the crossover contest for the overall league crown. This year, however, both schools finished runner-up in their respective divisions. Trenton trailed 18-13 after the first quarter of Saturday’s contest in King City, but the Bulldogs clawed to within 31-28 by halftime. Trenton’s offense dried up in the second half, however, as Stanberry limited the Bulldogs to just six points in the third quarter and a mere three in the fourth. “The girls played hard, but we were a half step slow the entire game,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “A lot of credit to Stanberry for making adjustments and hitting shots. We just couldn’t find any rhythm and ended up struggling on both ends of the floor.” Trenton was paced in the loss by 14 points from Maci Moore. Lexi Whitaker added 11 and McKayla Blackburn scored seven. Mallory Sole and Kendall Crowley each had two points and Gracyn Rongey finished with one. Trenton fell to 13-9 overall with the loss. The Bulldogs will be at Cameron tonight (Tuesday). Tip time is scheduled for 6 o’clock.
Imperfect Pirates Good Enough To Win NCMC Reaches Program Record 23rd Victory NCMC MEN 83 CMU JV MEN 68
The North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team wasn’t at its best on Thursday, but the Pirates were still plenty good enough to get past the Central Methodist University junior varsity. The Pirates rebounded from just their second loss of the season with an 8368 victory over the visiting Eagles. Things got off to a slow start for the Pirates, who were sluggish early. Central Methodist took advantage, running out to a 9-0 lead before North Central got its first bucket.
But the Pirates clawed back and not only erased the early deficit, but built a double-digit lead by halftime, going into the break up 46-36. The Pirates kept Central Methodist at arm’s length throughout the second half, taking the game by the 15-point margin. “We weren’t overly happy with our performance,” North Central coach Jeremy Esry said. “We didn’t have the energy and effort that we have had for every home game this year and every game this year. I thought it was the least motivated we have looked this year and we talked about that after the game. We know going forward we have to be better with our effort and energy and just all around.” Part of the issues could have stemmed from North Central’s loss at Indian Hills less than 24 hours earlier. Following up a loss to a ranked Division I school with a match-up against a junior varsity club on such a
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quick turnaround likely didn’t help the team’s intensity level. Getting the win in any capacity, however, served the purpose of planting the previous night’s loss firmly in the rearview mirror. “It was nice to play right away and get that taste out of your mouth,” Esry said. “It’s nice to get back on the court and kind of get back to our winning habits.” Leading the way for North Central was Michael Horton, who continued a recent run of scoring success with 21 points and seven rebounds. Horton is averaging double figures over his last five games at 11 points per contest. Jonathan Richmond followed with 18 points and Atavian Butler and Jeramy Shaw each scored 12 points. Butler added five assists and eight rebounds and Shaw handed out four assists. The victory marked another milestone for the program as it
pushed the team’s overall record to 23-2. The 23 wins are the most for a single season since basketball was re-introduced at North Central for the 1999-2000 season. The previous high water mark for North Central came in the 2014-2015 season, when the Pirates finished 22-7. The Pirates will return to the court tonight (Tuesday), traveling to Council Bluffs, IA to take on Iowa Western - another NJCAA Division I school. That contest will tip off at 7 p.m. North Central then has two Region 16 games to close out the regular season. The Pirates host Metropolitan Community College at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton on Thursday, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. The team travels to St. Louis Community College on Saturday, taking on the Archers at 3 p.m. Women’s matchups precede both contests at 5:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.
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Five Wrestlers Advance To State Tournament [FIVE, from Page 2] the another chance to reach the podium this year - his senior season. Trump pinned his way to the finals on Saturday, getting three straight wins by fall to put himself in the 182-pound championship match. There he lost by a 9-5 decision to Grafton Littrell of Centralia, the only wrestler in the bracket ranked ahead of him in the state rankings. Littrell is ranked second in the state, Trump is sixth. Despite the loss, Trump battled to the finish. Taking the number-two ranked 182pounder in the state to a decision finish gives Trump some momentum as he heads to state in search of a medal. McAtee also pinned his way to the championship match at 106, getting three straight wins by fall. Like Trump, he ran into a state-ranked wrestler from Centralia in the finals. McAtee is ranked third in the state at 106, but fell to second-ranked Brayden Dubes of Centralia in the final by a 17-5 major decision. Trenton’s third second-place finisher was Chambers at 113. Chambers won two matches by fall to reach the semifinals, where he pinned Centralia’s Gabe Maenner, the seventh-ranked 113-pounder in the state. Two straight wins over state-ranked opponents was not in the cards, however, as Chambers was pinned by Richmond’s Conner Teat - ranked fourth in the state in the finals.
McAtee and Chambers both advanced to the state tournament as freshmen and they will be joined in Columbia by their classmate Coleman Griffin. Griffin was pinned in his first match of the day, but rallied back with two wins by fall, the second of which placed him in the third-place match and clenched a trip to state. In the third-place match, Griffin faced Carrollton’s Dalton Staton, the very wrestler who pinned him in his first match. This time around, it was Griffin getting the win via a 7-2 decision. Rounding out Trenton’s state qualifiers was Johnson at 220. After an initial win by fall, Johnson was defeated by a painfully close 3-2 decision in the semifinals. Johnson battled back, though, punching his ticket to state with a win by fall in the consolation semifinals and then getting another pin over Marceline’s Nathan Cupp in the third-place match to wrap up the day. Despite sending five wrestlers to state, which is the biggest number Trenton has taken to Columbia in a number of years, that total could have been even higher. Five Bulldogs lost bubble matches that would have sent them to state. Kaden Owen at 145 was 1-2, following up a quarterfinal win with a loss by an 117 decision to Mason Barnet of Marceline, who is ranked fourth in the state. A win in that match would have punched Owen’s
ticket to state. The loss dropped Trenton’s 145-pound grappler to the consolation semifinals, where he had another opportunity to get to state. This match, against Centralia’s Austin Dawson, who is ranked eighth in the state, was even closer. The match went to sudden victory before Owen lost by a 4-2 decision. Noah Lewis (160), who advanced to state a year ago, just missed a return trip. His injury-riddled season ended with a loss in the consolation semifinals by an 11-0 major decision loss to Marceline’s Hunter Nelson, the seventh-ranked wrestler in the state at that weight. Lewis was 3-2 at the tournament. Sam Gibson (170) was also 3-2 on the day and, like Lewis, lost his bubble match by a major decision, falling 10-1 to Christopher Bryant of the Missouri Military Academy. Allen Airey (195) and Brice Gibler (132) were each 2-2 on the day, both falling in the consolation semifinal bubble matches by fall. Also in action for Trenton at the tournament were Timothy Kempton (152) and Caylub Tyler (120), both of whom were 02 at the tournament. The state tournament kicks off on this Thursday from Mizzou Arena at 9 a.m. and continues through Saturday’s championship finals.
Pirate Women Cruise To 65-42 Win Pirates Take Off In Second And Never Look Back NCMC WOMEN 65 PARK JV WOMEN 42
The North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team picked up a big win over the visiting Park University junior varsity on Friday, winning 65-42 at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The game was anything but easy early on as Park hung with the Pirates through the opening 10 minutes. One quarter in North Central trailed 1817. Things began to turn the Pirates’ way on both ends of the floor in the second quarter, however. North Central went on a 22-8 run in that frame and never looked back. Park would manage just eight points in both the third and fourth quarters as well, allowing the Pi-
rates to stretch the advantage into the 23-point final margin. “We got off to a slow start in the first quarter,� North Central coach Jenni Croy said. “We finally decided to play on both ends of the floor in the second quarter. I thought we had great minutes from our bench tonight. They provided the spark we needed to get us going.� Leading the Pirates in the win was Kayla Koester, who had 10 points and six rebounds. Dymeria Guillory, Da’Briauna Bables and Kortlyn Rounkles all scored nine points each with Rounkles adding seven assists and four steals and Bables pulling down 10 rebounds. With the win, North Central moved to 17-8 overall on the season. The Pirates will wrap up the regular season with three games this week. NCMC hosts the Central Methodist junior varsity tonight (Tuesday) at 5:30. The Pirates are home again on Thursday, hosting Metropolitan at 5:30 p.m. and will travel to St. Louis on Saturday for action at 1 p.m.
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Coe and the Bulldogs did what had to be done, defeating King City 64-42 at the showcase. The lead was just eight points for Trenton heading into the final quarter, but the Bulldogs got things going over the final eight minutes of the game, turning the single digit advantage into a 22-point victory. “We were struggling to score in the first three quarters,� Coe said. “We did some different things on defense with ball screen coverage to try and force a few more turnovers. This worked at times and in the fourth quarter the offense finally clicked and we were able to stretch the lead to a comfortable margin. I’m excited for the kids to get a GRC crossover game win.� Trenton was paced in the victory by Brycin Loyd, who had 14 points. Royce Jackson added 12 points and Chase Otto reached double figures as well with 11. The win moved Trenton to 4-18 overall. Trenton will look to maintain the momentum tonight (Tuesday), traveling to Cameron for action. The contest follows a girls match-up between the two schools, which begins at 6 o’clock.
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LOCAL Digital Media Is Rotary Topic Rick Cole, who works with the digital media program at North Central Missouri College, was the speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 13 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club. Dr. Lenny Klaver was the program chairman. As part of the college’s efforts to grow enrollment, Cole was employed to start the digital media program for students who have expressed an interest in a media career. Cole spent several years at William Jewell College, coordinating their media efforts, including broadcasting and sports information. After retiring from William Jewell, he spent one year in the private business sector before being contacted by NCMC to start the digital program. Cole said the purpose of the program is to provide students with an interest in media an avenue to learn about such things as broadcasting, filming, editing, etc. Students are currently involved on a volunteer basis in operation of the website, “piratesdigitalmedia.com,� which currently broadcasts athletic events at the school via film and/or radio. Other types of event broadcasts are planned. There is also a You Tube channel as well, featuring different school activities, including interviews. It is hoped the program can grow to where students actually receive a digital media degree or certificate. During the business meeting, members were reminded of the club’s participation in the Shoes for Orphan Soles program, with each member being asked to donate at least one pair of shoes.
Coca-Cola Is Program Topic The Trenton Lions Club met Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall. President Seth Cox led the pledge to the U.S. flag, followed by prayer by Rev. Steve Martin. George Moore served as tail twister. Club member Peter Trombley gave a presentation on the history of the soft drink industry and the local Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company is a locallyowned family business, started in 1893 when George and Mamie Simons purchased Trenton Bottling Works from T. W. Scheafer. In April 1899, Simons received a letter from Coca-Cola inviting him and his wife to contract with Coca-Cola to become the first nationally distributed beverage company. After fulfilling the agreement of purchasing 10 shares of Coca-Cola stock and selling 200 gallons of syrup annually for three years, Simons was issued a contract to manufacture and distribute Coca-Cola in glass bottles in 1904. Trenton Bottling Company, which soon was named Trenton Coca-Cola, went through several upgrades in the bottling equipment and processing throughout the 20th Century. A new building and bottling line were completed in 1981, new bottling equipment was installed to accommodate packages for new flavors in 1990 and Peter Trombley, greatgrandson of George and Mamie Simons, became the new owner in 1993. Trombley presented each member with a Kansas City Chiefs world champions can of Coca-Cola. The next regular club meeting will be at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Dr. John Holcomb will be the program chairperson.
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ocratic establishment, and they’re nervous,� Sanders said. Sanders told The Associated Press last week that he was
ramping up his outreach to other lawmakers and party officials who have been skeptical of his White House bid, although he offered no details. The senator has also agreed to host at least two fundraisers
DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas Alley Russel L. Louderback, Trenton, withdrew his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to a class E felony charge of second degree involuntary manslaughter. The case involved the June 2019 death of Eric Virtue of Jamesport in a motor vehicle accident. Imposition of Louderback’s sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years, with the special conditions that he pay $300 to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund, surrender his driver’s license and complete the Restorative Justice Program. At the time of the accident Louderback was also charged with a class D felony of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. That charge was dismissed. George E. Almond, Chicago, IL, pleaded guilty to a class E felony of fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance, a class E felony. He was sentenced to serve seven years in the Department of Corrections, with execution of the sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for five years, with the special condition that he enter and successfully complete the New Beginnings North Sober Living Home for Men program for at least 120 days. He is also to pay $300 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and serve 15 days shock time in the Grundy County Detention Center. Justin Stephenson, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class D felony of stealing and a class E felony of stealing- fourth or subsequent stealing offense within 10 years. He is scheduled to appear in court March 12. Clifford E. Neff, Trenton, admitted to violating the terms of his probation on two original class D felonies of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. His probation was contin-
for the Democratic National Committee, which he had previously resisted. Asked about the response he was getting to the establishment outreach, Sanders said: “I think we're going to do just fine.� Yet as Sanders' strength grows in the early voting states, there is no evidence that his standing is improving among the party's skeptical political class. Several elected officials in recent days have raised concerns about his ability to beat Trump and his impact on other Democrats running for election this fall.
ued with the added condition that he enter and successfully complete the Third Circuit Program. Keylee Vestal, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of first degree harassment, a class E felony. Her probation was continued with the additional condition that she enter and successfully complete the Third Circuit Program. Derek Brown, Galt, had a jury trial set for June 5 on a class E felony charge of non-support. Madison M. Lewis, Princeton, and Scott L. Sims, Spickard, both admitted violating the terms of their probation on original charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. Both defendants had their probation continued with the additional condition that they complete the CODS program. Joseph Z. Stanton, Chil-licothe, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth degree domestic assault, a class A misdemeanor. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years, with the special conditions that he have no contact with the victim with the exception of child custody issues and complete anger management classes. The case was moved to Grundy County on a change of venue from Harrison County. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Melissa B. Brill, Glenwood, two class D felony counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a class E felony count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine; and Sean P. Biller, Trenton, possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Sara Rex vs. Michael Rex.
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MAP TESTING With MAP testing right around the corner it is important to help students establish consistent and healthy habits before testing begins.While we always put an emphasis on sleep and eating healthy during testing these healthy habits can benefit students year round. Adequate sleep, healthy diet and setting limits with devices can help students concentrate at school and promote good mental health. How much sleep do students need each night? According to the National Sleep Foundation, school age children and teens need between eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. With busy schedules filled with activities and homework it may not always be realistic to get that much sleep at night. It is still important to set a bedtime and help your students meet that goal as often as possible. Eight to 10 hours is a great goal to set even if it isn’t met each and every night. The most important meal of the day. It is widely known that an empty stomach makes it hard to concentrate on tasks at work
or at school. Making sure your student has a good breakfast will help them pay attention in class, be less irritable and avoid behavior struggles. A healthy breakfast can be as easy as a bowl of cereal with milk, fruit and cheese, or eggs and toast. What’s important is that some kind food options are always available. Trenton R-9 offers a hot healthy breakfast every morning for our students. Say good night to devices. Phones, tablets, and gaming consoles are without question a part of everyday life for most kids (and adults). They can be used for education and entertainment both but it is important to shut them down before bed. Many students have inconsistent sleep due to overuse of devices. Experts recommend that everyone shut off devices and electronics one hour before bedtime. I encourage you to help your student develop these healthy habits for success throughout the school year as well as testing season.
Probation Terms Violated Two persons were arrested after the terms of their probation were violated. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Sean Biller, a 32-year-old Trenton resident, and Linda S. Wilcox, a 61-year-old Spickard resident, have both been arrested on probation violations. Biller’s original charge was possession of a controlled sub-
stance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. His bond has been set at $2,500 cash only. Ms. Wilcox’s original charge is unlawful possession of a firearm, a class C felony and her bond is $5,000 cash only. Both defendants are scheduled to be in court on March 12.
Area Counties Hit By Bill Drop Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West (formerly KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company) customers will see a change in the fuel adjustment charge on their electric bills starting on March 1. Included in the increase are customers who live in the area counties of Grundy, Mercer, Daviess, Livingston and Harrison. Evergy Missouri West made two filings with the Missouri Public Service Commission. In its first filing, Evergy Missouri West proposed to adjust the FAC to reflect changes in its fuel and purchased power costs for the six month period of June 2019 through November 2019. The second filing was Evergy Missouri West’s FAC true-up. For a residential customer using 1,000 kWh of electricity a month, the FAC will drop by approximately $3.20 a month, from approximately $4.95 a month to approximately $1.75 a month, effective March 1. The FAC tariff allows the
company to pass increases or decreases in its net fuel and purchased power costs to customers outside of a general rate case. The FAC allows the company to recover most – up to 95 percent – of its costs, but not all, to encourage conservation and prudence in fuel use by the company. Any charges resulting from the fuel adjustment clause must appear in a separate category on customers’ bills. Fuel adjustment charges are intended to help companies deal with volatility in fuel pricing. The FAC tariff requires regular adjustments to reflect changes in prices the company has incurred for fuel and for wholesale power purchased to serve customers. In addition to counties listed above, other counties affected by the change include Andrew, Atchison, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Clay, Clinton, Dade, DeKalb, Gentry, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, St. Clair, Vernon and Worth.
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION by Sarah Bird CTE Division Chair During the month of February, we are excited to celebrate CTE degree programs at North Central Missouri College. CTE stands for career and technical education and has been one of the pillars of the modern American education system for many years. Some of NCMC’s CTE programs include Allied Heath, Nursing, Agriculture, Business, Criminal Justice and Early Childhood Development. Why do we celebrate CTE month? CTE is worth Sarah Bird celebrating because of its impact on people’s lives and the economy. There is conclusive evidence that CTE programs work. They are designed to prepare students for jobs and careers by offering education that is practical and hands-on. Most CTE programs are tied to areas of economic need and have been proven to retain students at higher rates than students in traditional education curriculums. CTE programs help students from ‘falling through the cracks’ of the education system. Students who may not perform well in more traditional curriculums can experience an entirely different outcome in a CTE program where the learning is hands-on and practical to a career field. According to the website for Applied Education Systems “Between 2012 and 2022, the United States will have 50,557,900 job openings that can be filled by CTE graduates.� Many of the jobs mentioned have been recently created to meet the rising demand in certain areas. Another reason to celebrate CTE programs at NCMC is affordability. These are typically two-year programs and many students are able to use their Missouri A+ scholarship to pay for their tuition. Students are also encouraged to apply for NCMC scholarships to fund their educational journey. A student can complete his/her CTE degree and begin a career that is secure and competitive in pay. A four-year degree is not required to be successful in life. There are over 16 different areas of CTE education and we invite you to explore our programs at NCMC. If you are interested in finding a career path that fits you, please visit our website or schedule a visit to campus by contacting our admissions department by phone at 660.359.3948, ext. 1401 or email at admissions@mail.ncmissouri.edu.
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Pi Master Cha aptter Ha as Meeting Mary Lou Crawford was hostess to Pi Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at a meeting on Feb. 11 at the North 65 Center. There were five members present. Ms. Crawford presided at the meeting and announced she had notified International of the deaths of members. It was voted to make donations in memory of Lois Moore to the North 65 Center for the roof. After a report by Hilda Hutchinson about meals for students who couldn’t pay for them, it was decided to donate $25 for student lunches. Barbara Knudsen reported she had sent cards to the Rosetta Sawyer and Lois Moore families. A meat tray
and yellow rose were sent to Phyllis Anderson. Ms. Hutchinson showed the book she had prepared for Ms. Moore about her life in Beta Sigma Phi and announced she planned to make one for each member of the chapter. Ms. Crawford presented the program and read an article written by Harold Schlumber, “Inspiration Actions for Seniors.� Those present were Ms. Crawford, Ms. Hutchinson, Ms. Knudsen, Jean Rousselot and Delores Newton. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 25 at Chumbley’s with Ms. Hutchinson as hostess.
TH HS Cla ass Meets On n Fe eb. 11 The Trenton High School Class of 1955 met for lunch on Feb. 11 at the North 65 Center with nine present. Time was spent eating lunch and visiting. Those attending were J.D. and Karen Howe of Meadville,
Donna Coon Foster of Kansas City and Judy Gass Turley, Virginia Brassfield Briegel, James Maloney and Ed and Mary Foland Holt of Trenton. The next meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on March 10 at the North 65 Center.
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY Grundy County Health Department: Staff meeting (office closed), 8:30 to 10 a.m.; Immunizations by Appointment, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367. Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. North 65 Center: Cards and Token Bingo, 12:30 p.m. THURSDAY Friends of the Library, Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, 10 a.m.
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Missouri US Attorney Helping Review Flynn Case ST. LOUIS (AP) — The U.S. attorney assisting in the Justice Department's review of the criminal case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is an ex-FBI agent with a long background in battling white-collar crime. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Jeff Jensen, the U.S. attorney in St. Louis and an appointee of President Donald Trump who was confirmed by the Senate in October 2017, is aiding in the review. Flynn has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during its investigation of ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. A Justice Department official said Jensen is working with Brandon Van Grack, a member of special counsel Robert Mueller’s team, to review the Flynn case. The people could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Jensen’s spokeswoman, Terri Dougherty, did not immediately respond to phone and email messages Friday. A re-examination of the
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sponse to government investigations,” the firm's website said. In his two years as U.S. attorney, Jensen has largely maintained a low profile, rarely holding news conferences or granting interviews. St. Louis attorney Al Watkins called Jensen “a straight-shooter. His word is good. When he says something you can count on it. He’s rocksolid.” The office's attention under Jensen's leadership has shifted to a greater focus on violent crime. Hanaway said that’s largely because of the abundance of violence in St. Louis, which has one of the nation’s highest homicide rates. Under Jensen’s leadership, the U.S. attorney’s office has taken over prosecution of several murder cases, carjackings and other violent crimes. In November, Jensen announced that 162 fugitives, including murder suspects and gang members, were arrested during a three-month St. Louis-area crackdown under a Justice Department program called “Operation Triple Beam,” a joint effort involving federal, state and local law officers. Sixteen of the arrests were connected to homicides. Jensen’s office also prosecuted four former St. Louis police officers accused in an attack of an undercover city officer who was disguised as a protester during a 2017 demonstration in downtown St. Louis.
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St. Louis High School Students Teach Refugees To Swim AFFTON, Mo. (AP) — Joyful shouts and laughter, the universal language of childhood, echo across the Affton High School pool on Saturday mornings when American teenagers teach dozens of refugee children how to swim. The 12 volunteer coaches from Lutheran High School South, many from the school’s swim team, give weekly swimming lessons each winter to dozens of children ages 5 and older from seven African and East Asian countries. Many of the immigrant children had never been in a pool or learned to swim before coming to the U.S. The high school students tragically became aware of the problem when their Lutheran South classmate Henry Manu drowned in the Meramec River in 2016 at age 18. Manu, who came to St. Louis from Liberia, did not know how to swim.
“Losing Henry was difficult for our community,� Mark Linneman, Lutheran South athletic director told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “In some small way, this is a way to pay tribute to him.� Soon after Manu’s death, his classmates contacted Christian Friends of New Americans to see how they could help. Manu had been involved with the St. Louis-based nonprofit that offers English classes, job training and other services to immigrant and refugee families. Swimming is more central to American culture compared to the children’s home countries, said the Rev. Stanish Stanley, the organization’s executive director. “It made us realize the lifesaving skills are very important for these new American kids,� Stanley said. Volunteers from Christian Friends of New Americans
drive the children to the Affton pool for the four-week session, which ended Saturday with a graduation ceremony. “It’s fun swimming with your friends and meeting new people,� said Rhoda Mapenzi, 12, of Congo, a student at Long Middle School in St. Louis. Swimming is a skill that high school students can take for granted, said Lutheran South senior Stephanie Kohm, 18. Watching the children go from clinging to the wall to swimming across the pool is rewarding, she said. “They’re a lot more confident now,� she said. “It has been such a joy to watch.� About 100 immigrant children and teenagers have learned to swim since the program started the winter after Manu’s death in June 2016. Manu would have been a senior that fall at Lutheran South, where he played varsity foot-
ball. He and his best friend, Samuel Neal, 18, walked into the river on a Saturday evening near the boat ramp at Castlewood State Park. Neal, who attended Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, also drowned. Trying to prevent drownings became a mission for Lutheran South students, said principal Jonathan Butterfield. “Not only can our students address a critical need in our community, but they are fulfilling the purpose for which they were made,� Butterfield said. “This is yet another way that they can serve our neighbor with the gifts that they have been given.� Isaac Asante, 16, said he never swam before coming to the U.S. in 2016 from Uganda. “It was important to me to learn,� said Isaac, who attends Soldan High School in St. Louis. “If I know how to swim, I could survive.�
Farmer Wins Lawsuit Over Pesticide Usage CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — A jury on Saturday awarded $265 million in punitive damages to a southeastern Missouri peach farmer who argued that weedkiller dicamba that had drifted onto his orchards from other farms had severely damaged his trees — an award that could bode well for other farmers suing the chemical's makers. The punitive damages awarded to farmer Bill Bader, of Campbell, came a day after the jury awarded him $15 million in actual damages, agreeing with his argument that dicamba had drifted over from other farms and severely damaged Bader Farms, which is one of the largest peach farms in Missouri. Bader's attorneys argued that his trees likely wouldn't survive the dicamba exposure, The St. Louis PostDispatch reported. Attorneys for Bayer, which makes dicamba, vowed to appeal. “We want our customers to know that, as this legal matter continues, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering them the effective and sus-
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tainable tools they need in the field,� Bayer said in a statement. The awards in Bader's lawsuit could bode well for other similar lawsuits filed against Bayer and BASF, which invented the pesticide. The lawsuits blame dicamba for damaging millions of acres of crops across the country. Farmers have been using dicamba for more than 50
years, but after Monsanto — which was bought by Bayer in 2018 — released dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans, the weedkiller's use became more widespread, leading to more complaints from neighboring farms whose non-dicamba-resistant crops were getting killed off by dicamba drift. In response, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has increased the restrictions
on the dicamba's usage in recent years, and many states have imposed additional restrictions, including requiring increased training and implementing cut-off dates after which the chemical cannot be sprayed. Attorneys for the companies argued that the trees on Bader's farm were damaged by root fungus and adverse weather, not dicamba drift.
HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov
CELEBRATING GREAT NORTHWEST DAY Last week, the Great Northwest delegation hosted the 19th annual Great Northwest Days in Jefferson City. More than 350 business, community, municipal and county leaders from 18 counties in northwest Missouri converged on Jefferson City to meet with legislators and advance our priorities. I personally had the opportunity to meet with the delegates of the counties in the 12th Senatorial District to lay out our plan for 2020. For a long time, I believe our part of the state had been forgotten. From my first day in office, I have worked hard to make sure that the people in Jefferson City understand there are a lot of exciting things happening in our communities. From the rich history throughout our region to the new investments in renewable fuels and energy, northwest Missouri has a lot of which we should be proud. However, there is still much work to be done, as we work to address our unique challenges in workforce development, infrastructure and health care. Strong communication between government and business
is critical to developing and growing our economies. We must have a safe and reliable infrastructure comprised of good roads, good bridges and reliable drinking water. We must improve the way patients utilize and doctors deliver health care, thereby keeping patients in better health and using our health care system in a more effective manner. Having events like Great Northwest Days reminds us of how much we have accomplished, what challenges we still must overcome and the many opportunities we have before us. I am committed to working hard to ensure the people of the 12th Senatorial District are well-represented in the Missouri Senate. I know, by working together, we can and will improve the quality of life for every resident in northwest Missouri. As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My capitol office number is 573-751-1415, my email address is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
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it is time to look for a new partner. Dear Annie: I'd like to share my observations about married couples who approach social gatherings with different perspectives. It is not unusual if the husband is an introvert and the wife an extrovert, or vice versa. There are some interesting books written about these personality differences. I found out that I was an introvert and started to feel more comfortable about why I felt that way. Extroverts like to be out and about on a regular basis. Introverts prefer to be out and about for a limited period of time, and then they are ready to go home and just be. So, then, you have a human doing versus a human being. I find being around people constantly very tiring, but an extrovert finds it invigorating. Thanks for your column. -An Introvert Married to an Extrovert Dear Introvert Married to an Extrovert: Thanks for highlighting these key differences. It is always important to
Dear Annie: I have been seeing this guy for about eight months now and don't know how to explain what the situation is. He always comes to my house, and we watch TV and do a lot of talking. I feel like I have known him my whole life and am so comfortable with him. My problem is that we never go out or do anything together. I have asked him if he is embarrassed to be seen in public with me, and all he says, emphatically, is no, and then he changes the subject. I truly think I'm going crazy. What do I do? -- Homebound Dear Homebound: Don't end it; just change it. If you want to go out on a date, then go out on a date. The next time he says he is going to come over to watch TV, tell him you will meet him at a local restaurant or movie theater to have a night out. It is important to communicate to your partner what is important to you. If it's a nice night on the town, then insist on it. You are certainly entitled to one. If he refuses, then yes, S&P 500
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It was mostly smooth sailing for health insurers last year, but 2020 could get choppy. Insurer earnings growth is expected to get dinged by the return of a fee that supports the Affordable Care Act. And investors may become alternately rattled or encouraged by the U.S. presidential race, as they have in the past. The five publicly traded companies that draw most of their revenue from insurance all grew profits in 2019, and investors responded. Shares of UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, Humana and Molina reached record prices
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know what makes you feel good, and what makes your partner feel good. Dear Annie: This is in response to "Frustrated Friend" and others who have hearing loss or are coping with friends' hearing loss. Check out CaptionCall. It's a free service that provides a telephone with a monitor. I have it. Everything the other party says comes up on the monitor, and I can read it! The caller ID is terrific. I've worn hearing aids for years, and I know I am losing tones. Most calls are clear for me, but if it concerns business, an appointment or something important, I can save the call and review it. To obtain CaptionCall, first check with your hearing specialist and see if he or she recommends it. Your specialist will sign a certification to submit with your request. CaptionCall will contact you to make an appointment, come to your house with the phone and install it. If you have problems, call the service number to schedule something quickly. -Clear As a Bell Dear Clear As a Bell: Hearing loss can make even the easiest, simplest tasks more taxing. This service sounds like a nobrainer for ease and peace of mind. Thanks for suggesting it.
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See GFG Ag Services for your One Stop Shop for hunters. Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks. GFG Ag Services 614 Harris Ave 359-2588 or 359-6180 G19dtf ------------------------------------------CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FMar13 ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------------
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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!
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Tindall MFA has 2 full-time positions: 1 full-time truck driver & 1 full-time custom applicator/truck driver. Both positions require a class A CDL. Both positions are 40 hours a week plus overtime in season. Both positions will offer health insurance, 401K retirement, vacation. Apply at http://mfainc.com/about/careers or stop by Trenton and apply in person. M123d21 ------------------------------------------The Stacy Center in Princeton is seeking a part-time manager. Must be professional and organized and have effective communication skills. Manager will oversee a team of employees and be responsible for daily operations of the Stacy Center. Must also either have or be willing to attain current Lifeguard and current CPR certifications. Please send your information to: Cindy Yungeberg at: cindyy@grm.net OR Derek Power at: ajconstruction04@ gmail.com or 816-547-1849. S208d25 -------------------------------------------
Twin States Ag Trucking, Inc. Current openings for local and OTR Routes. Late model trucks, sign on bonus, bi-weekly direct deposit, health insurance and vacation. Requirements: Valid CDL class A driver's license and minimum 2 years experience and clean MVR. If interested please call 641-203-0512. T332d3* ------------------------------------------City Hall Secretary The City of Gallatin, Missouri is accepting resumes for a fulltime City Hall Secretary. The secretary's responsibilities will include collecting utility payments, calculating the daily deposit, answering calls, taking messages, completing work orders and service orders. The secretary will be expected to provide administrative support to the City Clerk and City Administrator. The City is seeking an individual with strong customer service skills which will include providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints. Compensation will be based on experience and include an excellent benefits package. Submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and references to: City Hall Secretary Search, City of Gallatin, 112 E. Grand, Gallatin, MO 64640. How to Apply/Contact: Resumes will be accepted until 4:30 pm on March 9, 2020. Please contact City Hall for additional information at 660-663-2011. The City of Gallatin is an equal opportunity employer. G125dFeb18,25,Mar3 -------------------------------------------
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Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------------
Lincoln Township of Grundy County will be accepting bids for hauling of road rock and other materials for road maintenance until March 15. Send bid to: Lincoln Township Mike George 162 NW 52nd St. Trenton, MO 64683 Board has right to accept or reject any or all bids. dFeb18-28 -------------------------------------------
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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial
Mike Johnson 359-7749
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For Sale - 2 Cemetery plots at Resthaven. Call for information. 210-260-3629. E090d18* ------------------------------------------Milwaukee Power tools. Everyday low prices. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T209d25 -------------------------------------------
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Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. T595d6* -------------------------------------------
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BETTER CHOICES Call your local Merschman Seeds Dealer Rodney Roberts 660-654-0622 rodneyr@merschmanseeds.com. Brandy Roberts 660-654-0086 doublerrag@gmail.com MJan17-Feb28 -------------------------------------------
FINANCIAL STATEMENT LINCOLN TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY Year Ending December 31, 2019 BEGINNING BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2019 RECEIPTS: Township Cart Rock Railroad & Utility Tax Refund TOTAL RECEIPTS
$ 98,563.29
TOTAL AVAILABLE BALANCE
$182,225.61
EXPENSES: Payroll Grader/Truck Expense Hauling Rock Purchased Election/Advertisements Office Supplies/Bank Fees Outside Labor Grader Payment Insurance Tax TOTAL EXPENSES ENDING BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2019
$ 12,427.25 23,432.72 47,267.05 535.30 $ 83,662.32
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5,411.88 7,211.65 8,463.70 27,386.65 115.45 80.00 1,941.82 5,511.28 3,539.00 772.54 $ 60,433.97 $121,791.64
I, Michael George, Clerk of Lincoln Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2019. d18
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AREA DEATHS
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Paul Henry Sawyer Paul Henry Sawyer, a 94year-old resident of Trenton, died at 6:07 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. A family visitation will be held from 6 to 7 o’clock tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020) at the mortuary. Mr. Sawyer was born on Dec. 20, 1925 in Grundy County, the son of Norris Victor and Alpha Violet Trump Sawyer. He attended Locust Grove and Skinner schools before graduating from Trenton High School and Trenton Jun-
ior College. He farmed in the local area for several years before he was elected Grundy County Circuit Clerk and Recorder, an office he held for 20 years. He lived on the family farm until 2018. He enjoyed gardening and selling produce at the local farmers market, traveling and was an avid Trenton Bulldog supporter. He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He was married on Sept. 8, 1946 at Trenton to his high school sweetheart, Cecil Enola Patterson. They celebrated 67 years of marriage before she died on Dec. 26, 2013. He is survived by four daughters, Pauline Watson and her husband, George of Henderson, NV., Priscilla Daily
and her husband, Fred of Bethany, Rita Campbell and her husband, David of Robins, IA and Martha Roberts of Trenton; 19 grandchildren, Heather Baker, Robert Watson, Rhett Daily, Rhylan Daily, Adria Pilcher, Eric Campbell, Tia Griffin, Tara Hoffman and Tenna Roberts; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Enola; one sister, Rosetta Sawyer; three brothers, Lloyd Sawyer, Delvin Sawyer and Dwayne Sawyer; and one son-in-law, Ronnie Dale Roberts. Memorials are suggested to the THS Alumni Association and may be left at or mailed to the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
William Herbert Turner William Herbert Turner, a 92-year-old resident of Gilman City, died on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb, 17, 2020 at Roberson Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was
in Christian Union Cemetery at Gilman City. Mr. Turner was born on Feb. 1, 1928 in Harrison County, the son of Leo W. and Elsie L. Van Dyke Turner. He is survived by his cousins, Carl and Harl Dunkin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Gene and Leo Turner. Memorials are suggested to Christian Union Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
FUNERALS Melvin R. Berry Funeral services for Melvin R. Berry were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at the Galt Christian Church. Rev. Stan Richardson officiated. Mr. Berry, a 91-year-old rural Galt resident, died on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Shelly Searcy was the pi-
anist and accompanied Karen Jones, who sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “It Is Well With My Soul” and “Blessed Assurance.” Pianist Rob Eller played “The Lord’s Prayer.” Pallbearers were Marc Siler, Clint Smith, Tom Harris, Jim Westergaard, Tom Wengert and Zachariah Kasinger. Burial was in the Berry
Cemetery, north of Galt. The Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 of Trenton conducted military services. Participating were Tony Ralston, Sam Smith, Don Altes, Gary Altes, Gary Dolan and Lannie Harkins. Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton was in charge of arrangements.
Phillip L. Helton Philip Lloyd Helton, a 78year-old Trenton, resident, died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at a St. Joseph hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at Roberson Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial will follow in Springer Cemetery at Gilman City. A family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Helton was born on April 24, 1941 in Trenton, the
Heart Event At Rissler
The physical education program at S.M. Rissler Elementary School is hosting its annual Kids Heart Challenge event to raise money for the American Heart Association, which funds lifesaving heart and stroke research and community and educational programs for youth. The students started asking for donations on Friday, Feb. 14 and will be accepting cash and check donations until Friday, Feb. 28. Checks should be written to the American Heart Association. Rissler physical education instructor David Sager is the coordinator of this program and can be reached at 3592228 or by email at dsager@trentonr9.k12.mo.us
CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Cleta Sterling, who will celebrate her 90th birthday anniversary on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Cards may be sent to her at 102 W. Third St., Laredo, MO 64662.
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son of Benjamin Lloyd and Kathryn Marie Renfro Helton. He was married on Dec. 29, 1989 in Oklahoma City, OK to Leah Cabanalan, who survives of the home. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Gilman City. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Rhonda; a son, Kevin; brothers, Deen Helton, James Hel-
ton and Robert Helton, all of Gilman City, David Helton of Pioneer, CA, Richard Helton of Fridley, MN and Mark Helton, Bowie, TX; sisters, Beverly Helton of New Meadow, ID and Anne Dunn of Ponte Verde, FL; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dwight Wesley and Steven Helton; and his dog, Avon.
See Page 4 of today’s Republican-Times for the Daily Record and other Back Page news
Feb. 14 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.43; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 8.64; milo, 3.08. Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.92; soybeans, 8.78; wheat, 5.22. New Crop - Corn, 3.53; soybeans, 8.52; wheat, 5.16. Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.49 (Feb 20); 8.34 (Mar 20); 8.38 (Apr 20); 8.48 (New Crop 20). Corn, 3.38 (Feb 20); 3.38 (Mar 20); 3.37 (Apr 20); 3.34 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.44 (Feb 20); 8.34 (Mar 20); 8.38 (Apr 20); 8.48 (New Crop 20). Corn, 3.38 (Feb 20); 3.33 (Mar 20); 3.37 (Apr 20); 3.34 (New Crop 20).