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TRENTON
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Briefs... Superintendent Reception The public is invited to attend a reception on Wednesday, March 13 for new Trenton R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman. The reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the district office, located at 1607 Normal St. Stegman, who was hired by the board of education earlier this year, begins his new duties on July 1.
R-9 Board Meeting Set The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 at the district office. Items on the announced agenda include action on proposed salary schedules for the 2019-20 school year, discussion of tuition rates, extension of the QNS contract for technology support services, approval to post for audit bids, grants, revision of the 2018-19 school calendar to determine a make-up day for classes missed on March 8 because of the state basketball tournament, a building project update, safety and curriculum program reports, the MSBA spring regional meeting and principal reports. An executive session for personnel, including teacher evaluations, is also planned.
Commission Plans Meeting The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday at the courthouse. Items on the announced agenda include the opening of CART rock bids at 9 a.m. and mowing bids at 9:30 a.m. as well as the signing of a proclamation for Developmental Disability Awareness Month at 1:30 p.m.
Law Enforcement Lunch The Trenton Police Department will hold “Lunch with Law Enforcement” on Thursday, March 14 at the North 65 Senior Center. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and gives citizens an opportunity to meet and visit with members of the TPD. Persons are encouraged to attend and ask questions about the department, special programs or law enforcement in general.
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The Trenton girls basketball team, coaches and cheerleaders were greeted by a host of well-wishers who lined the Highway 65 off ramp on Wednesday afternoon as the team headed to Springfield for the MSHSAA Class 3 Show-Me Showdown. The Bulldogs were one of four teams playing for the Class 3 girls title, taking on Strafford on Thursday.
TRENTON PARK BOARD
Mudcats Coming Back For Game In July
Pool Opening Delayed A Week The wintry weather that has played havoc with the school schedule is now affecting the opening of the Trenton Family Aquatic Center. TFAC Manager Alexis Whitney met with the Trenton Park Board during its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening at city hall and said that with the last day of school being pushed back to May 24 due to days missed for inclement weather, the opening of the aquatic center will have to be delayed until Friday, May 31. Ms. Whitney, a teacher at Rissler Elementary School, said she would not have time prior to the traditional opening of the
pool on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend to get in and get things done, such as cleaning. In addition, the lifeguards, most of which are high school students, will not be available prior to Memorial Day to help get the pool ready or to attend the required orientation and training sessions. In addition, Ms. Whitney said she will start advertising soon for a manager trainee to work at the TFAC this summer and move into the manager’s position for the 2020 season. Ms. Whitney informed the board last year that the 2019 season will be her last as manager. The board
plans to hire a manager trainee to learn the job this summer so they can hit the ground running next year and board members emphasized that this person would need to be willing to commit to being the manager for the 2020 season. In another poolrelated item, board members learned that the lily pads that had been sent to Florida for refurbishing have arrived and are in great shape. Doug Doughty, general manager of the Chillicothe Mudcats baseball team met with the board and was given approval to See Park, Page 14
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Five Points Alive is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a dinner on Sunday, March 17. The meal will be held at The Space in downtown Trenton, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the meal being served at 6:30. Two menus will be offered - corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots; and brisket, cheese grits and baked beans. Both meals will feature dessert of pistachio cake or apple cake and soda bread, cornbread, honey butter, coffee, tea and water will also be included. The cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by Monday, March 11. Reservations can be made with Kathi Brewer at Howard’s Department Store. All proceeds will go to fund projects of the Five Points Alive group, including the purchase and installation of Christmas lights in the downtown area.
TRENTON CITY COUNCIL
TRENTON KIWANIS CLUB
Trivia Fundraiser Seeks Teams
Event To Benefit Local Projects Saturday, April 6 is the date selected for the Trenton Kiwanis Club’s Trivia Night. The event will be held at the Black Silo Winery and is a fundraiser for the local club. The contest will get under way at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available.
The trivia event is being billed as a “Stroll Through the Decades.” There will be four rounds of trivia with 15 questions in each round. Each round will focus on a different decade, so those who are young, young-at-heart and old enough to remember will find they really do have a chance at
winning. Teams will also have a chance to earn points by participating in the decade contest, whereby teams are encouraged to select a decade and dress and decorate their table around their decade theme. Each team will consist of six to eight adults (18 and over)
and the entry fee is $120 per team. Kiwanis Club members are currently reaching out to area businesses to help with sponsorship of the event. Available are sponsorship of rounds, answer blanks and prize money as well as items See Trivia, Page 14
Intradepartment Loan Recommended To Pay For Wastewater Project
Budgets, Contract Addressed At Meetings City Showing Deficit In 2019-20 The Finance Committee of the Trenton City Council is recommending approval of the city budget for 2019-20, but still has work to do on the TMU budget after deciding to recommend an intradepartment loan to help pay for work at the wastewater plant. During a meeting on Tuesday night, the committee agreed to ask the council to approve a plan where $2 million would be loaned from the electric department to the wastewater department. Those funds, along with $1 million in wastewater reserves, would be used to pay for work at the plant to address effluent disinfection and meet effluent requirements of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The council, at a meeting last week, was advised by a financial consultant, that making such a loan was not in the best interest of the city. The city’s auditor has also advised against the fund transfer. While terms of such a loan were not discussed, it was suggested that the loan be extended over a 20-year period at a rate of less than 1 percent. Council members said that the loan between departments will allow a savings
Animal Shelter Proposal Tabled
in interest paid should a regular loan be secured for the project. If approved by the full council, final terms will need to be established. The loan was not reflected in the proposed TMU budget presented to the committee, which asked that changes be made to include those figures before a vote is taken. Finance Committee Chairman Travis Elbert said another committee meeting will need to be held to review the changes and a vote taken to recommend the budget be approved by the full council. The committee did vote to recommend approval of the city portion of the budget, which shows a deficit of $121,138. Revenues are listed at $2,942,232, with another $235,000 of income added from the road fund. Regular expenditures are just over $3,237,296 and there is another $61,000 being transferred from general revenue to the capital fund to make a payment on the asphalt plant loan. Among new expenditures in the budget is $43,000 to pay for an assistant to the nuisance and code enforcement officer who would take See City, Page 14
National Weather Service Rain is in the forecast through Saturday, before becoming sunny on Sunday and Monday. Highs will be in the 40s while lows will be in the 30s through Monday night. The high at the Government Weather Station at Trenton on Monday, March 4 was 14, Tuesday’s high was 22, Wednesday’s high was 36 and the low was 10. There was 1 inch of snow reported. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.
The Trenton City Council tabled action on a proposal from the Green Hills Animal Shelter to provide animal control services during a special meeting on Tuesday night. Representatives from the shelter met with the council to discuss the contract, which calls for an increase of $3 to $18 in the per day holding fee for animals brought into the shelter by the city’s animal control officer. A $200 increase to $2,200 is also being requested in the administration fee, which covers record keeping, as well as an increase in the rabies holding observation fee from $20 per 10-day period to $25. Also proposed was the city paying for minor medical costs incurred by the animals during the holding periods, which is not in the current contract. Shelter board member Tim Michael said the shelter is attempting to recoup its costs for housing animals brought in by the city, noting that the fees being proposed were determined based on the number of animals brought into the shelter this year. It was noted that 61.5 percent of the animals brought into the shelter come via the city’s animal control program and
that the city pays only for those animals. There is currently a holding period of at least five days, with a maximum impoundment time of seven days, with those costs paid for by the city. If an animal is not claimed, it becomes the property of the shelter, which then assumes the cost for impoundment. It was noted that the shelter has a limit of 35 dogs and 45 cats and that the shelter is often at or near capacity. Attempts are made to reduce those numbers through special adoption days, however, it was noted that only 31 dogs and three cats were adopted last year. There was also discussion regarding the finances of the shelter and it was noted that expenses this past year were over $150,000, including utilities, wages, food and supplies, etc. Cost-saving measures have been taken regarding utilities, but Michael said a new roof is needed for the shelter building. In addition to the fees paid by the city and others who bring animals into the shelter, fundraisers are held and donations are accepted.
What’s Inside... For the five senior members of the Trenton High School girls basketball team, this year’s trip to the MSHSAA Class 3 Tournament in Springfield is special. See page 2 of today’s R-T to read about the basketball journey of the THS “Fab Five.”
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Fabulous
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Trenton’s Fab Five Rides Off Into The Sunset At The Show-Me Showdown By Seth Herrold R-T Sports Editor Late in 2014, Trenton’s middle school girls basketball team ran a perfect 11-0 record. One can go back and find all the scores from that undefeated season and, for many of the games, you can even find how many steals, assists and rebounds Trenton had - as a team. What doesn’t exist from that season are individual statistics. Not once in 11 games did then-TMS Head Coach Ched Hurley ever report an individual’s statistics. “We always said we wanted to see who could get the most assists,” Hurley said. “If everyone could get 10 points and five assists, we were going to be really tough to beat. The team concept was preached pretty heavily to them and they got it really well.” Five years later, that team’s picture still hangs in the middle school commons and Trenton’s high school girls basketball team, which includes most of those same players, sits at a perfect 26-0 as they travel to the Show-Me Showdown in Springfield. It is the second such trip for the program in the last three years. For the five seniors, it is the third final four in their careers after adding a run to the softball state championship game last October along with the basketball final four in 2017. The success Trenton’s “Fab Five” has found over the last four years has been well-documented. But one must learn to crawl before they can walk and, before all of the accolades and championships, Trenton’s five stars had to learn how to be teammates. Taylor Richman has known Sidney Lynch for as long as she can remember. “Since infancy,” as she puts it. She’s not wrong either. Taylor’s mother, Carrie, was Sydney’s daycare provider as a baby. The two, being the same age, were naturally grouped together. Ainsley Tolson soon followed into their lives. Salem Croy moved to Trenton in pre-school and Mykah Hurley moved to Trenton prior to fourth grade.
Lynch, Richman, Croy and Tolson began playing organized basketball together in third grade. But with Hurley’s addition the next year, the very first version of the Fab Five was produced. There was little “fabulous” about the group in those early days, however. The Pirates, as they were dubbed, traveled the midwest, taking lumps and fighting amongst each other over who would be the leading scorer - the star of the team. It was typical of children at that age. “We didn’t get along very well,” Salem said. “Everyone wanted to be like the leading scorer and we all hated each other. We would get in fights at every practice and someone would always end up crying when we went home.” “We would scrimmage and half of the team would end up hating the other half of the team,” Ainsley added. “Then we would all go to the pool and everything was fine.” “But then we would have a competition at the pool,” Mykah said. “And it started all over again.” Taylor and Ainsley’s fathers, Steve Richman and Brad Tolson, took it upon themselves to coach the young players and bring the group together to teach them the values of being good teammates. “That’s what we were trying to do from the get-go with those little kids, to make sure they understand no individual is more important than the whole team,” Steve Richman said. “That’s hard to do sometimes in those tournaments when you have MVPs of the tournament and MVPs of each game. That was a little bit of a challenge sometimes, but the thing we tried to do to them is make them realize that we are better together.” At a tournament at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA, Trenton’s young talented players began to realize their true potential. The coaches always made sure the Pirates played at top-end tournaments to get the best possible competition. It meant losses, lots of losses. But it also showed the young players what it took to be elite.
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The 2014 Trenton Middle School girls basketball team poses after winning the Princeton Tournament. Taylor Richman (15), Sidney Lynch (32), Salem Croy (24), Mykah Hurley (14) and Ainsley Tolson (10) were the starting five for that squad, which ran a perfect 11-0 record on the season. Also pictured are Werthen Gass (25), Maycie Mayfield (23), Emma Gilham (30), Saedee Jackson (22) and Karli Provorse (34).
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Trenton seniors, from left, Sidney Lynch, Taylor Richman, Ainsley Tolson, Salem Croy and Mykah Hurley have been playing basketball together for a decade now. They play their final game together on Friday at the Class 3 Show-Me Showdown in Springfield.
“We were playing some teams that were a little bit older and some teams that were really good and we weren’t very good when we started,” Steve Richman said. “We were probably really good for seven- and eight-yearold girls, but we still had the ups and downs and the turnovers and mistakes. It didn’t just happen where they stepped on the floor and they were great. They worked hard to get there.” “I just remember playing against Kansas City teams and they were big,” Mykah said. “We would just get our butts handed to us.” On this day in southern Iowa, everything came together for the Pirates and Trenton’s Pirates basketball team won first place at the event. “We won that tournament at Graceland and we were like, ‘alright, I like that feeling’,” Ainsley said. Success began to come more frequently at the tournaments that the team traveled to. While the players still weren’t looking much beyond the next tournament, the parents could start to see a preview of what the future would look like. By the time Croy, Lynch, Richman, Tolson and Hurley reached seventh grade - where they were old enough to participate in school-sponsored sports - they had reached another level. Four of the five, minus Lynch, who was at school in Laredo at the time, enjoyed a strong seventhgrade basketball season. In their eighth-grade season, with Lynch now joining them, the Fab Five caught the attention of more than just those close to them. “That was my first year here,” Sidney said. “It was really fun. It was a huge change from Laredo ball. That’s why I came over for my eighth-grade year, to kind of get used to it.” Running the tables was something even Coach Hurley wasn’t sure the team would do at the start of the year. The last game of the season pitted Trenton against Brookfield, which had a special season of its own going. When the final buzzer of the season sounded, however, Trenton had scored another lopsided win to cap the undefeated run. “The game that really sticks out was the last one,” Hurley said. “We
were undefeated, of course, and we had to go to Brookfield and they were either undefeated or had only lost one. They were supposed to be pretty good and we went down there and just dismantled them. That was fun. It was just really fun to be a part of that. “I definitely knew what I was getting into with that group coming in. I don’t want to take all the credit because Brad Tolson did a lot with them in fifth and sixth grade. They came to me and I knew they were a special group. Did I know we were going to go undefeated? No, I didn’t know that. But I definitely knew they had a chance to be special.” The undefeated season caught the eye of Trenton High School Head Coach Brian Upton as well. Upton would go through his toughest season as the high school coach at Trenton that same year. Shortly after the middle school season concluded, Mykah’s older sister, McKinley, tore her ACL at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops. Upton could have used some of the girls from that undefeated middle school squad. “The first time I saw them, they were playing Chillicothe in the middle school gym and beat them pretty soundly,” Upton said. “I’m watching and I’m like ‘whoa, these girls are really good.’ That was the year McKinley got her knee blown out and I’m thinking there are some girls that could help us out on varsity as eighth graders. They all played so well together and saw each other. It was just impressive to watch a group that was that young have the fundamentals and court awareness that they did.” When the Fab Five got to the high school level, Trenton hadn’t won a district championship since 2000 and a full decade had passed since the Bulldogs last played in a district championship game in 2006. That changed during the group’s freshman season as Trenton advanced to the district title game before falling to Chillicothe. Tolson and Croy were starters on that team and Hurley moved up from junior varsity partway through the season. The following year, Trenton was back in the district title game, this time putting an end to the championship drought with
a victory over Lathrop. Trenton parlayed that title into a fourth-place finish at state. After dropping a heartbreaking district title game in 2018, Trenton rebounded to win the title again this year - once again, sparking a run to the Show-Me Showdown. This year is special for the Bulldog seniors. For all the success they achieved in the previous three seasons - three Grand River Conference championships, the two district titles and countless tournament victories this is the first season the Fab Five have been able to play a full season together since that undefeated middle school season. The group was split between varsity and junior varsity during their freshman season and an ankle injury took Salem Croy out during their sophomore campaign. Taylor Richman lost all of her junior season to a broken leg suffered during the softball season. But this senior year has been perfect in the most literal sense. Trenton is undefeated again, just as it was in middle school five years earlier. “They’ve played with utmost confidence,” Upton said. “This group is not cocky at all, but they have a confidence in what they can do out there on the court. It’s been that way all season and I don’t think it will change. That’s the beauty of this group - their confidence - not only in themselves, but in each other.” Trenton has been on a mission all season to make this last run as teammates count “Our love for the game and our will that we just don’t want it to end (drives us),” Ainsley said. “We just love each other so much, we don’t want it to end. We want to make our season last as long as possible.” Win or lose at Springfield, Trenton is guaranteed to do just that - stretch the season as long as it can possibly stretch. Whether playing for third or first, Friday at the JQH Arena is the final day of the season for Class 3 girls basketball. “It’s good to know that we have definitely made it the furthest that you can,” Taylor said. “We have two more games no matter what with each other. It’s our last big hurrah.”
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Sports Briefs... NCMC Pirates District Game Details The North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team will host the NJCAA Division II, District 13 game at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton on Saturday. The game pits Region 16 champion North Central against Region 2 champion Arkansas Mid-South. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Admission for adults will be $5. Students with an ID will be admitted for $2 and those ages 6-and-under can enter for free. Passes and season tickets will not be accepted due to the game being a NJCAA postseason event. The winner of the game will advance to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Danville, IL on March 19-23.
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Members of the North Central Missouri College basketball teams receiving 2018-19 AllRegion 16 honors include, from left, Soloman Thomas, men’s first team; Cameron Lockett, men’s first team; Hailey Burrows, women’s first team; Marty Jackson, men’s first team; Maddison Book, women’s second team; Quinan Rieves, men’s second team; and Jordan Reece, men’s first team. Not pictured is men’s Region 16 Coach of the Year Jeremy Esry.
Kansas City Royals One-Year Recovery Time Likely
Surgery Officially Ends 2019 Season For Salvy SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Royals catcher Salvador Perez underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow, a procedure that will sideline the six-time All-Star for the upcoming season. The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers' team physician. The recovery time is usually about a year, meaning Perez could be back for opening day next season. "We fully expect Salvy to return to our club once healthy and continue to play with the passion and enjoyment that he has played with since joining our organization," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "His leadership and production on the field will not be easy to replicate, but as a team we will embrace this unforeseen challenge and are excited for the 2019 championship season." Perez hurt his elbow during drills last Wednesday. He informed Royals trainer Nick Kenney about the pain the following day and underwent an MRI exam that revealed the tear. Perez then headed to Los Angeles for a second opinion Tuesday that confirmed the extent of the injury. Perez has been among the game's most durable catchers, appearing in at least 129 games each of the past six seasons. He hit a career-low .235 last season, but he still hit 27 homers and had 80 RBIs for a club that was only beginning a massive rebuilding effort. His leadership as a former World Series MVP was expected to be crucial this season, and manager Ned Yost said Wednesday that Perez can still provide that even though he won't be on the field. "We had people come in last night and they want to play the 'Woe's me.' Yeah, we don't like it," Yost said, "but we don't
play the 'Woe's me.' We move on. Salvy is going to be with us all year long. He is going to be there doing his rehab — the rehab is a difficult process. "If somebody were to tell me we were going to lose Salvy and we can't see him all year long," Yost added, "that would be a little 'Woe's me.' But he's going to be there to support his teammates." Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria are expected to replace Perez this season, and both offer unique skillsets. Gallagher is such a highly regarded pitch-framer that other clubs inquired about trading for him this past offseason, while Viloria is raw and inexperienced but talented at the plate. The Royals are also trying first baseman Frank Schwindel behind the plate, largely because his bat has proven to be so dynamic in the minor leagues. Schwindel played catcher in college at St. John's and early in his minor league career, but he has been stuck behind other prospects at first base. If he can settle behind the plate again, he may have found his path to the big leagues. "I mean, I've watched him. He's caught before," said Yost, a former big league catcher. "That's why when this happened, 'Let's take a look at Schwindel.' He receives the ball fine. If he didn't have the bat, I don't think we'd be thinking about it." Schwindel hit .286 with 24 homers and 93 RBIs at TripleA Omaha last season. Martin Maldonado is the only other veteran catcher that has yet to sign with a club this spring, but he may not be a substantial upgrade over what is already on the roster. He might also run counter to the youth movement that the Royals are currently experiencing.
The Princeton Rotary Club will host a youth turkey calling contest and outdoor expo on Saturday, March 16 at the Princeton Elementary School. The turkey calling contest will highlight the event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration for the turkey calling contest and an open owl calling contest will begin at 8:30 a.m. The turkey calling contest will feature age divisions for 8-and-under, 9 to 12 and 13 to 15 while the open owl calling contest will have one division for all of the age groups. There is a $5 entry fee for all divisions. First place in each division will receive $50, second place will receive $35 and third place will receive $25. Other activities during the day include vendor tables, a silent auction and local deer mount displays and scoring. Danny Shew and Scott Roy will give presentations at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., respectively. For more information, persons may call 660-635-1299 or email Matt Krohn at mkrohn@grm.net.
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Laker Star Passes Jordan In Scoring
LeBron James Now Better Than Mike LOS ANGELES (AP) — From the very first day LeBron James picked up a basketball, he wanted to be like Mike. James and his closest friends idolized Michael Jordan while they grew up together on Akron's competitive playgrounds and tough streets. As James grew into a tantalizing basketball prospect capable of jumping from high school to the NBA as the No. 1 draft pick, he studied, imitated and drew profound inspiration from Jordan's tongue-wagging dunks, that fadeaway jumper, his competitive fire — even the little details of the way Jordan wore his sneakers and shorts. James proudly put No. 23 on his back as soon as he could get it as a high school sophomore. "He was everything," James said. Jordan has also admired James' game for years. "I want to congratulate LeBron on achieving another great milestone during his amazing career," Jordan said in a statement to The Associated Press on Thursday through his spokeswoman, Estee Portnoy. When James surpassed Jordan's career points total Wednesday night, he did it in a pair of Nikes with "Thank You M.J." written neatly on the side. That tribute doesn't begin to encompass what Jordan's radiance meant to a youngster who dreamed of finding a better life through basketball. "M.J. was an inspiration," James said. "M.J. was the lightning in a bottle for me, because I wanted to be like him." James has grown into a 34-year-old man with three championship rings and a redoubtable 16-year NBA career. Yet he is still in awe of Jordan, who has represented the apex of achievement for his entire life. James moved past Jordan into fourth
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place on the NBA's career scoring list with a driving three-point play in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He bettered Jordan's 32,292 career points with another variation of the brute physical brilliance that defines his playing style — a style that was influenced by Jordan's combination of grace and aggressiveness. James finished with 31 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. His struggling Lakers rallied late, but dropped their fourth straight game in a season that appears to be lost. Every loss eats at James, yet he fidgeted in front of his locker afterward with the anxiousness of a rookie, still buzzing over the enormity of the moment in his life. "When you're an inner-city kid from Akron, Ohio, like myself and my guys growing up, you look for anything that can inspire you," James said. "You're always just up against the numbers of failing. The percentages of guys like myself — single-parent household, only child, underprivileged — (the chance of) making it out is not high at all. M.J. had a lot to do with me making it out, along with my mother, along with the city itself, along with the Little League coaches I had. But Mike had no idea what he was doing for a kid that was growing up a 45minute flight away from Chicago, where he was putting in that work." James acknowledged he missed most of the tribute video aired at Staples Center during the timeout after his milestone points. That's because he was crying into a towel on the Lakers' bench. James is among the last active players who were old enough to witness Jordan in his prime with the Chicago Bulls. Little LeBron would buy packs of basketball
cards hoping for a Jordan, and he would study every aspect of Jordan's game, down to the way he wore his calf sleeve turned slightly inside-out so that the red lining showed. James couldn't afford Air Jordans, but he remembers walking through the mall and marveling at the pristine red-andblack shoes. They inspired him to dream of having his own shoes, a natural result of being the star he hoped to become. "You guys have no idea what M.J. did for me and my friends growing up," James said. "Just in a sense of, some days where you just don't feel like you're going to make it to the next day where I grew up, because of everything that's going on. Like I wrote on my shoes today, I thank M.J. more than he would ever know. I've got to carry it on to the next kid. Hopefully I can inspire the next kid." James is an inspiration to a generation now, many of whom have already reached the NBA. Several of the Nuggets spoke of idolizing James while they grew up, and his own Lakers locker room includes teammates playing alongside one of their boyhood heroes. "I never saw Michael live," said Moritz Wagner, the Lakers' 21-year-old German rookie center. "(James) is the G.O.A.T. of our generation." James trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 points), Karl Malone (36,928) and Kobe Bryant (33,643) on the scoring chart. He seems likely to become the top scorer in NBA history if major injuries don't cloud his next three seasons with the Lakers — but those moments just might not resonate as profoundly for James. This achievement also might be the biggest highlight of a disappointing season with the Lakers (30-35).
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It’s Basketball Heaven In Trenton Wow. What a week for basketball in Trenton! The Trenton High School girls are making another trip to the final four in Springfield on Thursday and Friday. They are one of four teams still alive in the Class 3A Missouri State High School Activities Association playoffs. They return to the final four for the second time in three years. This follows a trip for many of the same girls to the MSHSAA softball championship game last fall. They had a hard-fought game last Saturday in the quarterfinals before Wendell Lenhart pulling away from St. Pius at the end to earn their trip to Springfield. And now their prize is getting to play three-time defending state champion Strafford in the semifinals on Thursday night at 8:30. And if that’s not enough, Strafford is currently riding a 113-game winning streak. It’s pretty interesting that two undefeated teams, both ranked one and two in the state, are meeting to determine which one gets to move on to the championship game. You could make a pretty good case that this will be the championship game for Class 3. Well, the pressure has got to be all on Strafford to advance to the title game since no one will be expecting Trenton to have a chance. Although I’m having to write this before the results of the game will be known, I’m hoping the Lady Bulldogs play one of their best games and we have a Hoosierlike ending to both this game and the next one on Friday. Either way, I’m sure of one thing: they will represent their school and community in an outstanding fashion and they will be a source of pride for us all. Go Bulldogs! ##### On top of that, the North Central Missouri College Pirates men’s team won their first-ever regional championship last weekend in Jefferson City. And the best part is they get to host a game on Saturday against Arkansas Mid-South at the Ketcham Community Center, with the winner qualifying for the national tournament. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. Congratulations to Coach Jeremy Esry and his team. Go Pirates! ##### Don’t forget that this weekend is Daylight Savings Time, so you need to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Since we’re getting one more hour of daylight, it’s got to start getting warmer soon. Right?
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Government’s Social Media Problems by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News This legislative session, the House Government Oversight Committee heard a tale of government putting too much reliance on social media.
Guest Editorials The committee is investigating why the Revenue Department failed to promptly inform Missourians that their state income tax refunds could be lower than expected. The department began to realize in the fall that refunds would be lower because of withholding problems. Asked by the committee chair why so many Missourians are being hit by this tax surprise, Department Director Joel Walters blamed social media. "When this started to crystallize in the fall, we ramped up a social media campaign to get out and try to inform the public...that's really where we spent most of our attention, was on social media," Walters told the committee. I was stunned by that response. I doubted many Missourians actually follow the state's tax collection agency on Twitter or FaceBook. My doubts were confirmed at a later hearing when the committee learned that less than one percent of Missouri taxpayers follow the Revenue Department on social media. It would have been far more effective to hold news conferences across the state warning Missourians they might not be getting refunds as large as prior years. The Revenue Department is not the only state agency that has abandoned traditional and more effective methods to communicate with the public. Many years ago, governors and department directors regularly had open-ended sessions with reporters. These were more than just short media events dominated by prepared statements, but rather an extended time for probing questions. Maybe Gov. Mike Parson who's stressed transparency ought to urge his administration to shift from social media to more effective efforts to communicate, in person, with the reporters who deliver statehouse news to hundreds of thousands rather than a social media audience of just a few thousand, at best. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that some of us in journalism have made mistakes similar to the Revenue Department. Earlier this year, The Associated Press posted a story
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titled "Some journalists wonder if their profession is tweet-crazy." Reported by David Bauder, the story began: "If Twitter is the town square for journalists, some are ready to step away." The article recounted the problems various newsrooms have encountered by an over-reliance on social media. Bauder quoted David Von Drehle with the Washington Post as calling Twitter the "crystal meth of newsrooms." In the final years before my retirement from the MU Journalism School, I had the same frustration. I watched as inexperienced reporters sometimes missed stories happening in front of them because their eyes were so focused on their cell phones to tweet and post FaceBook entries. Von Drehle described seeing the same during the 2012 GOP national convention. Often, I'd find my student reporters huddled in the statehouse office trolling social media. I got a reputation for telling them to get off their seats and out of the office to wander the Capitol hallways to talk to the real players in this process including legislators and lobbyists. After all, a key skill for journalists is the willingness to walk up to complete strangers to ask questions on topics about which you know little. Years ago when I voiced my concerns about students to long-time St. Louis Post-Dispatch Statehouse Reporter Fred Lindecke, he wisecracked a response probably more effective than my admonishments. "I never knew of an investigative story that didn't start with a snitch," was Fred's response. Realize, Fred and I spent most of our careers before internet, the web and social media. But in my defense, I'm not a digital troglodyte. I wrote the digital programs that computerized the Missouri Journalism School and authored the grant proposal to IBM that made it possible. I still write computer code for one of the world's first news websites. And I may be one of the few working journalists who manages websites and even an email server on a home computer. That digital expertise may be why I understand the limitations of social media for both journalists and government.
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COMMUNITY Gleeful Red Hatters Meet The Gleeful Red Hatters met on Thursday, Feb. 21 for lunch at Washington Street Food and Drink. Jean Rousselot was the hostess. Queen Mother Sharon Hicks presided at the meeting. Present at the meeting were Cleah Stratton, Hilda Hutchin-
son, Norma Dougan, Phyllis Anderson, Beth Kennedy, Delores Newton, Ms. Rousselot and Ms. Hicks. Mary Lou Crawford will be the hostess for the March meeting, with the time and place to be announced later.
Chapter MN Installs Officers Sixteen members of Chapter MN, PEO met on Monday, March 4 at the Hodge Presbyterian Church. President Robin  Wilson conducted the business meeting and Terri Critten served as chaplain pro-tem. Officers were installed for another year and include Mrs. Wilson, president; Cathy McKay, vice president; Sarah Maloney, recording secretary; Barbara Cox, corresponding secretary; Ann Constant, treasurer; and Holly Cox, guard. Phyllis Jackson conducted the installation ceremony. Members discussed attending the state convention in June, which will be held in Kansas City. Two chapter members, Mrs. Constant and Becky Ransdell, will be honored for their 50-year membership in PEO. There was also
discussion about the 2021 convention in Columbia, where Chapter MN will serve as a host chapter. Initiation ceremonies were conducted for Taylor Ormsby, with Mrs. McKay, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Constant, Holly Cox, Barbara Cox, Ms. Maloney and Marsha Hurst serving as installing officers, assisted by Beverly Hooker. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Diane Lowrey, and the co-hostess, Wenda Seymour. The next meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 1 at Hodge Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be conducted for Sharon Allen, a member of Chapter MN who recently passed away.
Dockery Chapel Terri Reid Dockery Chapel United Methodist Church's Praise Team sang the song, "What A Beautiful Name," as members gathered for worship on Sunday, March 3. Betsy and Lucy Price were the morning candlelighters. Kim Sampson gave the children’s message about different colors representing God's love and care for His people. Jackie and Shannon Price then took the children downstairs for a time of fellowship. Kathy Madden
mentioned the joys and concerns. Erin Carriker read the scripture from 2 Corinthians 3 and Luke 9. It was announced Ash Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m. on March 6. The middle and senior high groups will also meet that night. Lori Kiehl gave the message, "God's Holiness is Perfect," for Transfiguration Sunday. Communion was taken at the end of the service, followed by a pancake and sausage lunch in the fellowship hall.
district Lions convention will again be held at the Comfort Inn in Chillicothe on March 22-23. Hospitality night will be at 6 p.m. on March 22. The annual Laredo Lions pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser will be at the Laredo Community Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The next monthly meeting of the Lions Club will be at 6:30 p.m. on March 25. Carol Wilford spent Feb. 22-24 in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Lisandro Gonzalez of Gladstone. She took care of her three grandsons, Sammy, Joshua and Andrew Gonzalez while Mary and Lisandro attended a Christian marriage conference in Overland Park, KS. John Wilford came by on Sunday to pick up his mom and his nephews and take them to his church, the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty. While at church, Carol was happy to see and visit with another grandchild, Rosie Wilford, who also attends there. Dan Wilford attended a Vacation Bible School clinic at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Kirksville on Saturday, March 2.
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Carol Wilford Barb Harbo arrived at the home of her mother, Bonna Dittberner, on Thursday, Feb. 21. She and her mother attended the funeral for Larry Leininger on Saturday, Feb. 23, in Trenton. Barb left Laredo on Monday morning, Feb. 25, to drive back to her home in Eagan, MN but, due to weather, she was stranded in Ankeny, IA for a day. The Laredo Lions Club met on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Laredo Community Center. After the pledge to the U.S. flag, Dan Wilford opened the meeting with prayer. Carol Wilford led the group in singing an old barn dance tune, “It Ain’t Gonna Rain (or Snow) No More, No More,� then everyone enjoyed a carryin dinner. Members present were Bonna Dittberner, Margaret Chapman, Lewis Griffin, Dan and Carol Wilford, Martha Owen, Dean Smalling and Cassidy Russell. Guests were Judy Casper and Barbara Russell. Judy Casper was the speaker for the evening. She is a weekend advocate for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter in Trenton. The Laredo Lions Club will bring some needed items to the March meeting to be donated to the shelter. The
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Wellness Challenge Weigh-In, Ketcham Community Center, regular business hours. Church Women United Thrift Shop open, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scrappy Quilters Sew Day, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 9:30 a.m. Open to anyone interested in sewing. Women’s Health Services, 1506 Oklahoma Ave., 9 a.m. to noon. For appointment, call 3592855. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. Community Card Playing, Galt Lions Hall, 6 p.m.
SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m. MONDAY Heritage Club, Meredith Black, 7 p.m. Veterans Service Officer, Trenton Hy-Vee, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WIC Recertification and Check Pickup by Appointment, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weight Busters, Grundy County Health Department. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 485-6424. Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library open until 7 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.
Familes and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County Board of Directors, FFDD Office in the Grundy County Courthouse, 6:30 p.m. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m. Al-Anon Family Support Group, North 65 Center, 7 p.m. Line Dancers, North 65 Center, 9:30 a.m. Cards, North 65 Center, 12:30 p.m. TUESDAY Laureate Beta Chaper of Beta Sigma Phi. Washington Street Food and Drink, 5:30 p.m. Preceptor Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Supper, place to be announced, 6 p.m.
THS Class of 1955, North 65 Center, 11:15 a.m. Veterans Mobile Medical Unit, Wright Memorial Hospital parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 816-922-2000 for appointment. Walk-In Tuesday, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafty Ladies, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Spickard Coffee Club, Spickard Fire Station Kitchen, 8 a.m. Cards, North 65 Center, 12:30 p.m. Activity Night, North 65 Center, 6 to 9 p.m.
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AGRICULTURE Extension To Hold Hay Production School May 23 Hay producers can learn how to grow forage and harvest quality hay at University of Missouri Extension’s upcoming Hay Production School on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schuyler County Community Center in Greenwood. MU Extension specialists will give sessions on how farmers can harvest quality hay more economically during the one-day workshop, says Darla Campbell, MU Extension agribusiness specialist. Topics include soil testing and fertility, forages, weeds and insects, testing hay for nutrient quality, harvest, storage and feeding. Farmers also can learn how to increase profits and reduce costs when selling hay. Specialists will give guidelines to help farmers decide whether it is more economical for livestock producers to grow their own hay or buy it. Registration for the school is due by March 19. A minimum of 15 people is necessary to hold the class. For more information or to register, persons can contact Darla Campbell at the MU Extension office in Lancaster at 660-457-3469 or campbelld@ missouri.edu. •WANTED• FARM GROUND to Lease! Competitve Rates
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NW Missouri Horticulture by Tim Baker Northwest Region Horticulture Specialist STORM DAMAGE TO TREES In 2007, we had a major ice storm in our area, and I wrote a couple of columns on how to deal with storm damage to trees. While we have seen a lot of ice this winter, the damage to trees has not been that bad for the most part. But soon, spring will be here, and the potential for damaging winds may increase. If significant damage to your trees occur, you may face decisions on how to treat them. Can the stormdamaged tree be saved? If so, how should it be repaired? Or do you need to take the tree out? There are several considerations. First of all, how did the tree appear before the storm? Was it healthy or did it have major problems? If the tree was on the way out, it may not be worth saving. Does it present a safety hazard in its present state? Are major limbs broken? Were major portions of the tree removed? What about the central leader? Is it still present? This will affect the shape and future looks of the tree. Is at least 50 percent of the tree still intact? If so, and if there are no major structural problems, it may have a good chance at surviving.
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What about wounds? Are they large or small? Has the bark been damaged? Are significant portions of bark gone? If problems with wounds or missing bark are minor, the tree may be able to repair the damage and survive. However, significant problems in this area may lead to more difficulties later, including increased disease and insect problems. Finally, go back to thinking about the tree before the storm. Did you like the tree? Was it suitable in its present location? Was it an appropriate species for the location? If you can’t answer these positively, this might be a good excuse to remove the tree. And I can’t stress the safety factor enough. Are there major structural problems from the damage which are hazardous or may lead to future damage? You don’t want to take chances here. And some damage may not be readily apparent. If there is any doubt, I would highly recommend that you consult a professional arborist or experienced tree service company. These people have the expertise to assess structural damage to the tree. Just as important, they have the proper equipment to safely remove hazardous tree limbs and make repairs. After weighing all these factors, there are three possible outcomes: keep the tree and repair it, take the tree out or, if it’s really a borderline case, and you value the tree, you may opt to fix what you can and wait and see if the tree survives. You can always take it out later, if needed. In my next column, I will give some tips if you decide to work on the tree yourself.
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POTATOES: AMERICA’S STAPLE Over the years, there has been an item that has saved the lives of thousands of people. Many kings and queens have declared it as a necessity and it was even a fashion statement for quite a few years. What item has attracted a lot of attention? It is the potato. First of all, potatoes are a stable food source. They’ve grown across a wide array of climates. Potatoes were one of the main food sources of the Inca Empire in the Andes Mountains (a rough, rocky terrain where few things are able to grow). They were also some
of the first people to actually plant, harvest and consume them. In 1532, a Spanish explorer landed in South America (near the Andes Mountains) and noticed that many of the natives were eating a strange, round objects (potatoes). The news of this food spread rapidly and, eventually, Spanish farmers were producing and exporting many potatoes to the Netherlands and France. It was in France that the flower of a potato plant was viewed as a fashionable accessory. In the 1700s, Marie An-
toinette and her husband, King Louis XVI were rulers of France. Antoinette liked the flower and she often put it in her hair. The king eventually put the flower in the buttonhole of his shirt. Because of this, many people of France put the flower in their hair or buttonholes and it was viewed as fashionable for many years. Later on, however, the potato played a much higher role for the continent of Europe. The crop helped get Europe out of many famines they faced during the 1700s. Because of its dependability, the use of potatoes spread a long distance across the continent. Today, potatoes are still viewed as a very important, it is the fifth most important crop across the globe, and although no longer a fashionable accessory, it still a food staple for many countries across the globe.
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Hometown Boy by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri
MU SPECIALISTS GET RETRAINED TO TEACH HOT NEW FARM TOPICS I was re-schooled on animal science last week. MU Extension livestock specialists came to MU for In-Service Education, or ISE. That put me in a bind as farm management specialist came for those two days. I’m often caught when two vital sessions go at the same time. I chose animals and thanked fate agronomists weren’t here also. They get schooled in crop seasons. Area livestock specialists face challenges helping farm-
ers deal with hot topics. Now, top news includes death losses from high-nitrate hay. That devastates herd owners losing half their herds. Two years of drought caused toxic high-nitrate forage to be stored. That can be stemmy baled hay or deadly silage from drought corn or sorghums. Lab tests for nitrate heads off disaster. Deaths are spotty. But, stories last summer told how spotty rains fell and droughts occurred. Not all farms got the
The Capitol Report REP. RUSTY BLACK Room 115 State Capitol Building 201 W. Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101 E-mail: rusty.black@house.mo.gov
573-751-2917 A BUSY TIME IN THE LEGISLATURE I have two issues I wish to focus - the Department of Corrections and the Department of Agriculture. More specifically with the Department of Agriculture, the fee structure used to operate the majority of the services provided by the department. We have had a busy two weeks in the office, working on the state budget as well as many other issues. Monday evening, Feb. 18, on the drive home my wife, Karie called to inform me about the fire in Trenton. I visited Trenton on Friday, and Commissioner Joe Brinser took me on a tour and informed
me of the progress being made to find a new normal. The Seventh District, although not home to three correctional facilities, certainly has residents employed in the three facilities (Chillicothe and Cameron). I have been in Chillicothe since 1989. I have had many contacts with the prison in Chillicothe as well as the two in Cameron. I have had, and currently have, family, friends and past students employed in the system. I have and have had students and family incarcerated. I have had offenders from the Chillicothe facility as stu-
same rain, or lack of it. Animal doctors from MU Vet School came to teach. Anyone who's heard Dr. Tim Evans, doctor death, speak knows no one nodded off. Dave Patterson keeps improving science of inseminating heifers. He now teaches split-time AI. That improves Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination. Also, they dive deep in genetic testing of all herd females. DNA gives precise EPDs or Expected Progeny Differences. Keynote speaker Tom Brink of Top Dollar Angus bragged on MU specialists who help Missourians lead the way to quality beef. He sees impact of Show-Me-Select protocols on cattle breeding across the USA. We know SMS heifers with better genetics changes terminal carcass traits, such as
marbling. That makes more USDA Prime beef, which fetches premium prices at packing plants. More quality beef changed consumer meat purchases. They buy more beef. With Timed AI, even small beef herds use top genetics. Small herd owners buy semen straws from top bulls in their breed, even if they can’t buy top bulls for a few cows. Precision breeding allows small farms to build their own niche markets. As I heard deep science of DNA, I wondered what farm management agents heard across campus. Stories in the Wall Street Journal raise concerns about farmers. Lenders worry about dropping repayment rates from borrowers. Then Scott Brown, MU livestock economist, came to share his outlook. He spoke
more on changing consumer tastes in meat. Beef is gaining. But, if small producers don’t change, will there be a market for their low-grade beef? In his talk, Tom Brink said USDA Select grade beef supplies are disappearing, crowded out by high Prime and Choice grades. If small producers don’t switch to quality beef, they’ll produce Select. This topic brought animated conversation. Will herd owner who can’t sell a semi-trailer load of uniform quality calves survive? Will beef become consolidated like big pork and poultry. That should create talk at farmer’s coffee tables at local cafes. Switching to the Show-MeSelect protocols changed many small herds by bringing more profits. MU SMS teaches more than genetics. It’s wholeherd management. Pre-breed-
ing exams add as much to profits as genetics. ISE coffee talk grew animated. Questions flew on livestock future. Can counties voting health ordinances blocking animal farms survive? Agriculture remains No. 1 industry in Missouri. Can rural counties support jobs if agriculture is cut. Talk of tariffs and busted export deals raised more questions. Where do we sell meat we produce, and gear up to make? In a rural recession can farm families whack present family-living expenses? Can all kids own new pickup truck to go to school? There were many questions. No quick answers. Turn it over to the morning coffee clubs. Send you thoughts to duanedailey7@gmail.com. Keep talks perking!
dents. I must admit after being elected as a state representative, the conversation from all people previously mentioned changed dramatically and, in many cases, I immediately became a horrible person (politician). Before the job change (mine), people spoke little about their jobs and what happened inside the walls of the institution. After the election, I have had several conversations that have provided more knowledge of the facilities. I am confident that, as a rule of thumb, the employees of the facilities are very loyal to each other and work hard to keep themselves safe and try to treat inmates with respect. I knew the job had many instances that were much more difficult than teaching agriculture. I was not on the Corrections Committee but Rep. Hanson and I spent a lot of time together discussing issues affecting employees in our correction institutions. I also spoke regularly with leadership from corrections and shared concerns and an interest in helping them improve conditions for staff and therefore inmates. On July 19, this past summer,
a state senator contacted me and told me to get to Cameron immediately to meet with correctional staff. I hurried and made it to the meeting. The meetings were beyond educational. I had the opportunity to hear directly the disgust of the staff with us, politicians. A past student stated that I could care less if they were killed and their children left parentless. The officer nearest me certainly believed sacrificing a politician would be a good start to fixing the problem. The frustration level was very high and I am not whining, these people had a reason to hate me. I must also share that I did not believe I had the power to guarantee a resolution, only to advocate for improvement and provide a positive voice in the budget process. Sometime near this meeting time, I had the opportunity to speak with the department leadership and during the conversation was asked if they could figure out a way to make a positive difference in officer pay within their budget. Would I help them save their money and fight against others wanting to steal the savings? I said yes, not realizing the department was work-
ing on a plan at that time to drastically improve correctional officer/staff pay. The best day I think I will ever have in this position was Jan. 16. I was asked to attend a meeting in the governor’s office about noon before the speech. Five or six legislators who have been actively talking with the department were briefed on the plan that Gov. Parson would discuss in his address. We were asked to not share the information and support and defend the plan to our colleagues. It may have taken longer than the 26 months I have been in office to develop some of the concerns and pay issues and it will take longer than 26 months to change many of them, but I do hope the state is headed in a better direction for the staff and I ultimately believe this will positively affect the incarcerated. The discussion about corrections may have been too lengthy for a thorough discussion about the fee programs that fund many services provided by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The short version is: I served on an interim committee that studied all the fees charged by the
department. The fees are determined by either rule (department) or statute (legislature/governor). The fund in which these fees are placed and then spent to cover testing/investigations is predicted to be broke during 2020. At that point we would be required to eliminate staff and suspend many/most testing. The committee recommended the following three things: 1) fee changes (yes all upward); 2) elimination of a program no longer needed; and 3) by law these fees will be studied every five years (this is the first time; some fees were set in the 70s and many in the 80s). The committee recommendation has been drafted into a bill. The bill has made it through the committee process on our side of the building. The legislation on the Senate side of the building has hit a snag. A senator that pays one of the fees doesn’t necessarily enjoy the idea of an increase and a few of the conservative caucus are also opposed. Hopefully, it passes before we have to stop exporting beans and corn from Missouri worst case scenario.
Green Hills Wellness Challenge Results - Week 7 WEIGHT LOST THIS WEEK: 76.2 LBS.; TOTAL POUNDS LOST: 1,033.2 LBS. Linda Buckner Tona Crawford Jodi Barron Jo Oneal Laurie Douglas Dianna Crawford Colbi Kirk Anna Muselman Arte Boon Haley Floyd Jacob Smith Jimmie Lou Hinkle William Young Kayla Smith Hylee Thomas Elaine Hanes Derek Miller Adriane Todd Betty Trimble Jamie Kottwitz Shane Lynch Don Jahraus Vanessa Smith Stan Richardson Michael Kinnison Greg Lewis Carrie Wyrick Holly Crawford
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Most of us have heard it before, “You need to drink more water.” Take this message to heart and focus on making the majority of your daily beverage intake water. Studies have shown that drinking water increases the amount of calories you burn. Several other studies have monitored overweight people who drank 34–50 oz (4 to 7 cups) of water daily for a few weeks. They found a significant reduction in weight, waist circumference and body fat. Drinking 17 oz of water may increase the amount of calories burned for at least an hour. Some studies show that this can lead to modest weight loss. Drinking water before meals may reduce appetite in middle-aged and older individuals. This decreases calorie intake, leading to weight loss. The benefits are even greater when you replace sugary beverages with water. It is a very easy way to cut back on sugar and calories. Based on the studies, drinking 1-2 liters of water per day should be sufficient to help with weight loss. Remember that you also get water from many foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, meat, fish, milk, and especially fruits and vegetables. As a good rule of thumb, you should always drink water when you're thirsty, and drink enough to quench your thirst.
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All you need: 1 (10 oz) bag frozen Hy-Vee Fiesta vegetable blend, thawed 1 (15 oz) can Hy-Vee black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15.5 oz) jar Hy-Vee Select medium black bean and corn salsa 2 (14.5 oz each) cans Hy-Vee reduced-sodium chicken broth • Crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish, optional
All You Do: 1. Combine Fiesta blend vegetables, beans and salsa in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chicken broth. 2. Bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. 3. Garnish with chips and cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 320 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1430 mg sodium, Carbohydrate: 66g, Dietary Fiber: 19g, Sugar: 27g and Protein: 13g. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.
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After 40 years of service, Vileta Griffin has retired from Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments. She was recently honored with a retirement party and is pictured with members of the laundry and housekeeping departments, which she supervised over the past several years. Pictured are, from left, front row, Theresa Coon, Patricia Brown, Mrs. Griffin, Darlene Hutchison, Patricia Michael, Helen Shaw; back row; Monica Farr, Roberta Brown, Norma Shaw, Kelly Hines, Dena Long and Stephanie Weaver.
Youth Invited To LIFE Summit A program aimed at providing “life skills and learning opportunities� for youth and young adults in northwest Missouri will be held on Saturday, March 30 at emPowerU, located in St. Joseph. Sponsored by the Northwest Workforce Development Board and WIOA youth program providers, “Life Summit� is open to young adults ages 16 to 24. The program will include sessions to help young adults become better prepared for college and/or the workplace. Topics include “College/Work Bound SelfAdvocacy�, “How to Manage Your Finances and Build a Budget�, “Bring Your A Game - How to Be Job Ready�, “The Resiliency Advantage: How to Become the Best Version of Yourself� and “Out With the Old, In With the New.� Tyrone Flowers of High ImPact will be the keynote speaker. The program is being offered free of charge, including a meal, and transportation is being provided. For more information or to register by May 15, persons can go to website, www.life.nwwdb. org.
Local Challenge Raises Funds Students at Rissler Elementary School raised $5,520 through the “Kids Heart Challenge� held during the month of February. Rissler physical education instructor David Sager organized the event, with funds raised benefiting the American Heart Association. First grade students raised the most money, $1,511.65, with Abby Gott’s class having the most funds raised, $823. The top individual fundraiser was Makayla Mejia, who raised $315. In the past 12 years, since the Rissler physical education class has been involved with the American Heart Association, a total of $93,170.81 has been raised.
Commodity Distribution Set The schedule for the commodity and senior box distribution for the month of March at the Grundy County Community Food Pantry has been announced. Items can be picked up at the food pantry on Wednesday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Pickup times on Thursday, March 14 are 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
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Eight Trenton Middle School students have been honored as the March Students of the Month, selected for demonstrating the character trait of “fairness.� Those recognized include, from left, fifth graders Lily Medlin, daughter of Laura and Tim Bland and Josh and Sara Medlin, and Kylar Foster, son of Brian and Mindy Foster; sixth grader Tymber Cooksey, daughter of Hilary and Adam Cooksey, and Jack Kennedy, son of Jacky Kennedy and nephew of Bobbi Morales; seventh graders Hannah Oshel, daughter of Jeremiah Oshel and Charity Shull, and Robert Muselman, son of Anna and Shawn Muselman; and eighth graders Summer Martin, daughter of Carrie and Cliff Roeder and Dan and Mindy Martin, and Caylub Irby-Tyler, son of Curtis and Rachelle Tyler and Amanda Irby.
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The Trenton Heroes recently began bowling activities, which will continue on Monday nights from 5 to 7 o’clock. Individuals with special needs wanting to participate can contact Brenda Thorne at 654-0218.
Artists of the Month at the Grundy R-5 Elementary School include, from left, kindergartener Briar Gannon, first grader Paige Richards, third grader Kasen Waldron, fourth grader Junior Barriga and fifth grader Dylan Lawson. Not pictured is second grader Hayden Ferguson.
Briefs... Mascot Pancake Feed The Trenton High School/Middle School mascots will hold their annual pancake feed on Saturday, March 16 in the THS commons. The event will be from 7 to 11 a.m. and is an eat-whatyou-want, pay-what-you-want fundraiser for the mascot program. In addition to pancakes, biscuits and gravy will also be served along with coffee, juice and water.
Scavenger Hunt At Crowder Crowder State Park staff will host a scavenger hunt along a portion of the Tall Oaks Trail on Sunday, March 17. The event begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Those participating are asked to meet at the Shelter 3 parking lot. Prizes will be awarded to the child and adult finding the most scavenger hunt items.
Scholarship Reception Set The North Central Missouri College Foundation will honor 2018-2019 scholarship recipients at a reception on Wednesday, March 13 at the Ketcham Community Center. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m., with a meet and greet at 3 p.m. and the program at 3:30 p.m. NCMC Speech Instructor Tammie Wiebers will emcee this event, which will feature student speakers Jordain Oshel of Trenton, Mary Kaitlyn Smith of Mound City and Pharon Pilgrim of Willemstad, Curacao. Three scholarship donor representatives will also share the history of their scholarship and why it was created. Light appetizers will be served with an opportunity for recipients to meet and take pictures with their donor representatives. PDQ Cleaning and US Bank are sponsoring the event. RSVP’s can be made by calling 660-357-6415.
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her back is much more hurtful. If you decide to be the brave lion out of the group, make sure you come from a loving and caring place and not a judgmental one. Speak with her in private about your concerns. Begin the conversation by asking her whether anything different has been going on in her life before you dive right into the subject matter of the stench. My hunch is that there has been a change in her life. Sometimes depression, loneliness or other forms of mental illness can lead to not bathing and bad hygiene. If that is the case, it is important for her to get help and know she is supported and loved. Dear Annie: I like my job except for one thing: The office has a toxic gossiping culture. I regularly hear my immediate boss saying unsavory things about many of my co-workers to other members of middle management. The co-workers being gossiped about are people I respect and enjoy working with. These members of middle management know that I can hear the terrible things they're saying. Though they may be talking in the next room, they've often looked over to me to "include" me in the conver-
Dear Annie: I am a member of a small Midwestern church and in the choir. There are about 10 of us, and we all have a good time together. The problem is the organist and choir director, who has held these positions for nearly 50 years. As she is getting older, she is neglecting to either shower or change her clothes, which I can often smell in our small practice room. She also is losing her hearing and doesn't hear us when we ask questions about the music during practice. Thus, she drowns us out when playing on Sunday or when made angry. I believe that our pastor is afraid to say anything to her, and I don't believe that any other choir members will say anything, either. She can take offense easily. Any suggestions? Sadly, I don't believe she reads a newspaper, so she won't see herself here. -- Afraid to Offend Dear Afraid to Offend: Sometimes, having a direct and honest conversation is the best way not to offend someone in the long run. It may hurt her feelings for a minute, but having other choir members and the pastor talk about her behind
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Big drugmakers are jumping into gene therapy by buying small companies developing potential one-time “cures” that target defective genes. Last week, Roche offered $4.8 billion for Spark Therapeutics. It’s testing gene therapies for hemophilia and sells a treatment for a rare, inherited type of blindness. Then Biogen said it’s buying Nightstar Therapeutics, which is developing gene therapies for inherited eye disorders. Last year, Novartis paid $8.7 billion for a company called AveXis, which is developing a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy and other neurological genetic diseases.
Even though early gene therapies are for rare diseases, the big pharma companies are making smart buys, says Mizuho biotech analyst Difei Yang. They are acquiring crucial expertise in developing complex therapies that may one day target more common diseases, she says. These acquisitions usually mean big paydays for investors in the small companies, but investors hoping to find the next big score need to be careful, Yang says. They should buy for the long term, and diversify among many companies, perhaps through a specialty fund like ALPS Medical Breakthroughs. “The trailblazers typically get rewarded very well,” she says.
Pricey genes Roche said on February 25 it will pay $4.8 billion for Spark Therapeutics, which has one ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
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The Republican-Times business office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times “Your Hometown Dailyâ€? 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 1-888-400-2212 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment. New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847. Mdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. TApr12 ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888. Fdtf ------------------------------------------C&J Excavating 660-359-1484 Terraces • Brush Removal Building Sites • Ponds Ftf ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. TMar15 ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4. Thdtf ------------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton. TApr19 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. TMar15 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FMay17 -----------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook! TMay17 -------------------------------------------
PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! TMay3 ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-412-3131. FMay3 ------------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Fdtf ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FMay17 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street. 660-359-2310. Evenings Wed. & Thurs. SIERRA MCCORMACK Body Waxing * Chemical Peels Facials * Lash Lift PATTI is now doing Nail Dips & Gels TMar15 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TApr12 ------------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403. FMar8 ------------------------------------------Now Open 6 Days a Week! Tim's Barber Shop 904 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-654-2337 New Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Morning 7:30 - Noon Like us on Facebook! TFeb12-Mar8 -------------------------------------------
FOR SALE K & M Gourmet Popcorn and Snacks Kyle King, Owner 660-654-0583 1410 E. 9th St., Suite C Trenton, MO kyle@kmgourmetpopcorn.com Gold Medal Dealer for all your CONCESSION NEEDS! TApr5 ------------------------------------------For Sale - Milwaukee rechargeable power tools, large selection of SAWZ-ALL blades. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. Shop & Save. T019d15 -------------------------------------------
INSURANCE 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. TApr19 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Phil or Leah 660-359-3806 * 660-635-0434 * 660-635-0537 TMar15 ------------------------------------------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 TMar15 -------------------------------------------
CROW MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY 2314 Oklahoma Ave 660-359-2266 Home • Auto • Health • Annuity Farm • Commercial • Crop • Life Bill Miller, Shelby Glidewell, Montana Siemer, Clint Trump, Damien Little TMay3 ------------------------------------------INSURE CAREFULLY, DREAM FEARLESSLY. Call (660) 359-3973 today to see how I can help protect what matters most. Cara McClellan, Agent, 1517 E. 9 St., Trenton, MO cmcclell@amfam.com AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE www.caramcclellan.com TMay17 ------------------------------------------YES I SELL Medicare Supplements Nursing Home Insurance Life Insurance Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance & Annuities CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE! Ron Dougan (660) 359-0100 903 Main St., Trenton, MO. TMar8 -------------------------------------------
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 FApr12 -------------------------------------------
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FARM NEEDS *WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------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. FMay31 -------------------------------------------
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HVAC BID NOTICE The Grundy County Commission will be asking for bids to furnish and install a new heat pump system & air handler for the basement hallway area located at the Law Enforcement Center, 610 Main St. Trenton, MO. Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, March 26th at 9:00 a.m at which time they will be opened and read. Specs are listed below. The Grundy County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SPECS: • Remove & discard existing air conditioning and heating system • Deliver and install a new 7.5 ton fan coil with minimum of 16KW heat strips •Re-hook to existing supply & return air drops, fabricating 26 gauge sheet metal ductwork •Re-hook existing low voltage control system and safety sensors and controls •Re-hook existing high voltage wiring •Hook up drain line with PVC pipe to nearest floor drain •Flush existing copper lines, allowing new refrigerant to be installed in existing lines, without contaminating the new refrigerant •Deliver & install a new 7.5 Ton R410-A heat pump set outside on existing pad •Re-hook heat pump to existing copper lines •Purge, pressurize and evacuate copper lines to ensure system is leak and contaminate free •Install hail guards and low ambient controls •Warranty: One year all parts, labor & service calls: Ten years on compressor Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner G031d12 ------------------------------------------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. TMay17 ------------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association is now accepting sealed bids for the 2019 Mowing Season. All interested parties should submit bids by March 23, 2019 for consideration to the following address: Spickard Masonic Cemetery Board of Trustees c/o Ruth Ann Shipps 81 NE 115th St. Spickard, MO 64679 S679d15* -------------------------------------------
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED; Experienced and reliable shop laborer. Must know cutting, grinding and welding. Call 660-748-3977. DeMoss Welding LLC. D022d19 ------------------------------------------Part Time Counter Clerk. Pick up application at People's CoOp, 1736 East 9th St., Trenton, MO. dtf ------------------------------------------Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments is seeking applications for a part-time position in Laundry/Housekeeping. Applications may be sent to 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. (660) 359-5647. Ask for Brian E.O.E. S030d19 -------------------------------------------
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Weekend Advocate Green Hills Women’s Shelter, Trenton Site, has a weekend advocate position opening. The weekend advocate shift will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday night and conclude at 8 a.m. on Monday morning. This position is full time with a salary range of $31,200 to $38,480 with benefits. An Associate’s Degree is required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Persons interested may contact Tammy Taylor at (816) 632-4900 or visit the GHWS website at greenhillswomensshelter.net for more information. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 29, 2019. GHWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Zachoriah A Campbell, a single person, dated April 22, 2011 and recorded on April 26, 2011 in Book 609, Page 257, as Document No. 11LR0462 and Loan Modification Agreement dated May 5, 2017 and recorded on June 5, 2017 in Book 650 at Page 264, as Document Number 17LR0565, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on April 1, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 12:30PM, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main St., West Front door, Trenton, MO 64683, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: All that part of the Southwest one-fourth (SW 1/4) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of section seventeen (17), in township sixty-one (61), of range twenty-four (24) in the City of Trenton, Missouri, described as commencing 550 feet North of the Northeast outboundary corner of Stephen Peery's Northwestern addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri; thence North 141 1/2 feet; thence East 95 feet; thence South 141 1/2 feet; thence West 95 feet to the place of beginning. For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.
S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences March 8, 2019 S&K File No.19-033469 By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC www.shapiroandkreismanmo.com Auction.com Purported address: 2006 Merrill St, Trenton, MO 64683 Publication Dates: 03/08/19, 03/15/19, 03/22/19, 03/29/19 dMar8,15,22,29 -----------------------------------------TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST For default in payment of the debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Brian L. Lovell and Bobbie L. Lovell, husband and wife, dated September 28, 2017, recorded in Book 652, Page 388, in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Grundy County, Missouri at Trenton, the undersigned Trustee will at the request of the legal holder of said debt, on April 5, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., patticularly 2:30 p.m., at the West front door of the Grundy County Courthouse in Grundy County, Missouri, at Trenton, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash the real property described in Deed of Trust, to-wit: All of the South Half (S 1/2) of Lot Sixteen (16) and the North twentyseven (27) feet of Lot Fifteen (15) in George H Hubbell's Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri. Subject to all public and private roads and easements. to satisfy said debt and costs. Rodney W. Herring Sheriff of Grundy County Trustee Allan D. Seidel Attorney for Note Holder Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692c(b), no in-ti rmation concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior
consent of the consumer iven directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The Debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Date of first publication: March 8, 2019 dMar8,15,22,29 -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No. 18AG-PR00051 In the Estate of PATRICIA EXLINE, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY DBN GRANTED TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA EXLINE, deceased: On January 24, 2019, Patricia Seward was appointed Personal Representative DBN by the Probate Divison of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is: Patricia Seward, 810 W. 25th St., Trenton, MO 64683 and her attorney is Tara L. Walker whose business address is 1210 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683 and whose telephone number is 660339-5050. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in the probate division of this 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 Secion 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. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he or she 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 Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. Date of decedent’s death was October 26, 2018. Date of first publication of this notice is February 15, 2019. Michelle Vandevender, Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri dFeb15,22,Mar1,8 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Kristi R. Dittmer, an unmarried woman and Rocky L. Dunkin, an unmarried man, dated April 10, 2006 and recorded on April 11, 2006 in Book 572, Page 160, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on March 11, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 12:30PM, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main St., West Front door, Trenton, MO 64683, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: All that part of lot one (1), in block eleven (11) in Field's Third Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri, lying West of the railroad right of way. For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences February 15, 2019 S&K File No.19-033552 By: Shapiro & Kreisman, LLC w w w. s h a p i r o a n d k r e i s m a n mo.com Auction.com
Purported address: 1114 Laclede Street, Trenton, MO 64683 Publication Dates: 02/15/19, 02/22/19, 03/01/19, 03/08/19 dFeb15,22,Mar1,8 -----------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI SHERRY SUE LAMBERT, Plaintiff/Petitioner, vs. THOMAS LEE LAMBERT, Defendant/Respondent. Nature of Suit: Dissolution of Marriage Case No. 18AG-DR00207 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication The State of Missouri to: THOMAS LEE LAMBERT You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, 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 and the name and address of the Petitioner is 26 NE 80th St., Spickard, MO 64679. 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 March 8, 2019, judgment by default will be entered against you. Petition Filed: March 1, 2019 Becky Stanturf, Clerk dMar8,15,22,29 ------------------------------------------INVITATION TO BID CITY OF TRENTON Sealed bids will be received by the City of Trenton, Missouri at the office of the City Administrator, City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683 until 2:00 P.M., April 3, 2019, for Abatement and Demolition of three (3) properties at 17th and Lulu Streets in the City of Trenton, Missouri. Prevailing Wage rates apply to this project. State Wage Rates may be downloaded from the Internet via Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (Labor Laws/ Wages, Hours and Dismissal Rights/General Wage Order. Bidders may obtain Bidding Documents by contacting Donnie Vandevender or Ron Urton at 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, phone number 660-3592283. dMar8 -------------------------------------------
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AREA DEATHS
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Melody Ann Tuttle Allen
Sharon Lucile Little Allen
Melody Ann Tuttle Allen, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 55 on Sunday, March 3, 2019, surrounded by her family at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Melody was born on Jan. 1, 1964 in Trenton, the daughter of Larry and Irene Tuttle. Melody graduated from Trenton High School in 1982. She was married on Dec. 7, 1985 to Randal J. Allen. They raised four children, Luke, Crystal, Brandy and Jake. Melody had a passion for people, birds and gardening. She was compassionate and caring toward others and was loved by all who met her. She is survived by her husband, Randal; three children, Brandy Tuttle, Luke Allen and Crystal Allen Stone; her mother, Irene Dowell; a sister, Loree Gatewood; and her lov-
Funeral services for Sharon Lucile Little Allen were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Bro. Doug Crawford officiated. Mrs. Allen, an 87-year-old resident of rural Trenton, died at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Recordings of “Go Rest High on That Mountain”, “I Shall Rest in the Eyes of the Storm” and “God of the Melody Ann Tuttle Allen
ing niece, Melinda Benedict. Melody was preceded in death by her father, Larry L. Tuttle; and a son, Jacob L. Allen. Donations for final expenses can be left at Mark’s Barber Shop, 1203 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. A Simplified Funeral Solution in Green Castle is in charge of the cremation and arrangements.
Mike “Smiley Joe” Holtman Mike “Smiley Joe” Holtman, a 61-year-old resident of Centerville, IA, died on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. The body was cremated. A Celebration of Life service was held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville. Mr. Holtman was born on Feb. 2, 1958 in Grundy County, the son of Paul and Patricia Lehman Holtman. He graduated from Trenton High School. He was married on May 29, 1999 in Centerville to Mary Ann Jakush. He enjoyed fishing, farming, spending time with his family and working on lawn mowers in his spare time. He worked at Rubbermaid in Centerville for many years and farmed for Bob Rosencrants throughout much of his adult life. He was employed through Lee Container in Centerville at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Centerville;
seven step-children, Vernon Head of Centerville, Mikki (Steve) Stufflebeem of Centerville, Mary (Wes) Schwering of Richland, IA, Abby (Jerry) Pross of Centerville, Tonya (Kenny) Clemens of Centerville, Earl James (Heather) Stansberry of Centerville and Steve (Lisa) Head of Orlando, FL; a step-daughter-in-law, Missy Head of Casper, WY; 17 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; his father, Paul Holtman of Sumner; two sisters, Cindy (John) Montgomery of Sumner and Kellie Holtman of St. Joseph; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother; two step-sons, David Head and Jason; an infant son, Michael Paul; a stepdaughter, Robyn; and a step-grandson, Logan Schwering. Memorials to help with expenses may be mailed to a sister, Cindy Montgomery at 13029 Pershing Road, Sumner, MO 64681.
Betty V. McCully Betty V. McCully, an 88year-old resident of Linneus, died at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Pioneer Skilled Nursing Home in Marceline. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today (Friday, March 8, 2019) at Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home in Trenton. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery, west of Galt. Mrs. McCully was born on Sept. 14, 1930 in Watertown, SD, the daughter of Walter and Vesta Iva Cook Burress. She was married on Nov. 30, 1947 in Galt to Harold McCully, who preceded her in death on March 23, 1996. She and her husband farmed in the Milan area and also operated a grocery store in New-
town during their married life. She was a member of the Salem Methodist Church, west of Galt. Survivors include one sister, Ruth Reiners of Overland Park, KS; one niece, Joyce Blehm of Brookfield; one nephew, Randall Barnett of Ruidoso, NM; and four grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Richard McCully; two sisters, Jean Land (Burress) and Dorothy Barnett; one infant brother, David Burress; and two brothers, Walter Junior Burress and Robert Burress. Online condolences may be left at www.whitakereads.com
Mark Eugene Moffitt Mark Eugene Moffitt, a 63year-old resident of Trenton, died at 5:45 a.m. on March 5, 2019 at his home while under hospice care. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial will follow in the Rose Lawn Cemetery of Trenton. A visitation is scheduled from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Open visitation will begin Friday morning, March 8, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary. Mr. Moffitt was born on Sept. 21, 1955 in Trenton, the son of Eugene Smith and Ollie Mae Thogmartin Moffitt. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1974 and later received an electrician degree. He worked 30 years at the Modine Manufacturing Company in Trenton.
Mountain” were played. Pallbearers were Richard Lame, Jimmy Martin, Howard Moffitt, Arnold Werteen, Troy Slagle, Scott Wilson, J.D. Pash, Keith Vandevender, Danny Westcott, Scott Crawford and Brent McClintick. Honorary pallbearers were Jonathan Bingham, Dane Worrell, Tim Bradford and Emmit Stanley. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery, north of Osgood.
He was married on April 6, 2018 in Trenton to Linda Thogmartin. He was a longtime member of the Trenton Elks Lodge and enjoyed fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; a son, Jason Moffitt and his wife, Brooke of Kansas City; a granddaughter, Ava Moffitt; a grandson, Max Moffitt; and a stepson, Clay Williams and his wife, Colleen of Trenton and three step-grandchildren Tyler and Haley Kidd and Bailey Williams, all of Trenton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Spickard Masonic Cemetery and can be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.whitakereads.com
Edith Eulilia Little Memorial services for Edith Eulilia Little were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Tenth Street Baptist Church of Trenton. Rev. Ron Ratliff officiated. Mrs. Little, an 88-year-old Trenton resident, died at 4:58 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton.
Mark Overton played the guitar and sang “The Old Rugged Cross.” Tyler Greenwood sang “Go Rest High on That Mountain.” Inurnment was in the Pilot Grove #1 Cemetery near Gilman City, under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.
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per hour increase in salaries for both city and TMU hourly employees. Salaried employees (city administrator/utility director, city clerk, police chief, fire chief, street superintendent and code enforcement officer) received a yearly increase of $520.
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over for Donnie Vandevender, who plans to retire in a year, and a $10,000 increase for housing demolition, which will now have a $30,000 fund. The budget shows a 25-cent
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There was also discussion regarding ways the city could recover some of its costs, including an increase in the animal licensing fee, which is currently $5, as well as an increase in the claims fee, which is $13. Shelter members also said they would be willing to work with the city on implementation of a trap, neuter, release (TNR) program for stray cats, which they said would
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for a silent auction, which will be held in conjunction with the event. Teams may register online by going to https://tinyurl. com/y5d5relc or they can find a link to the registration site on the Trenton Kiwanis Club Facebook page. Once registered, teams will be invoiced and can pay online with debit or credit card. Teams needing to register with a paper copy or who need to pay with cash or
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hold a Mudcats game at Burleigh Grimes Field on Wednesday, July 10. The MINK League team will play a league rival, the Nevada Griffons, that night. Doughty said last year’s game held in Trenton drew a large crowd and he indicated that there might be the possibility of holding another game in Trenton at some point. A North Central Missouri College baseball player, Logan Eickhoff from Omaha, NE, is a member of the Mudcats as is a Carrollton man, Brett Pierson, who plays for Southern Illinois University. In other business, the board tabled a discussion of the budget due to the change in sales tax revenue that will occur with the closing of ShopKo. The Finance Committee will meet to revise its revenue figures and see how that affects the budget. Board members also met with Jackie Soptic, representing the Trenton Rotary Club, who asked for information on the handicapped accessible swing that was purchased with funds from a grant received by the club a couple of years ago. She said the club is needing that infor-
help reduce that population and save money for both the shelter and city. The new contract, if approved, would go into effect on May 1. It was noted that two other entities had expressed interest in handling the city’s animal control services and the council asked City Administrator Ron Urton to contact them to present a formal proposal. The vote to table the measure was 6-1, with Glen Briggs voting no. Jennifer Hottes was absent.
check can see Kara at Dave’s Body Shop or Rick at BarnesBaker Automotive during business hours. Team space is limited, so teams are encouraged to register early. Early registrants will be given preferential seating. Due to space limitations, admittance will be limited to team members only. All proceeds from the event will be used to fund community service activities in the area. Persons with questions can contact Trivia Project Coordinator Kara Helmandollar at 359-5966.
mation as part of another grant application to obtain funding to build a storage building for the Bright Futures Program. Board President Duane Helmandollar said he would get that information to her within two weeks. Board member Gary Schuett, who is on the Grounds Committee, said he has been contacted about a grant through the Missouri Department of Conservation to plant native grasses, shrubs and trees and Park Superintendent Jason Shuler gave his monthly report to the board, indicating the new playground unit for Moberly Park has been delivered and will be installed this spring. He said renovations continue at the Burleigh Grimes Field restroom facility, with the final items to be installed this week, if possible. The park department has been assisting with the forming and pouring concrete for the new asphalt plant and has been doing snow removal at the Public Safety Complex, Rock Barn, walking trail, Eastside Park parking lot, Upper Moberly Park parking lot and around the airport hangars and fueling station. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at city hall.
DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson The following defendants pleaded guilty to their charges and paid their fines through the Fine Collection Center, with their names provided to the Republican-Times: Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were Jennifer L. Curtis, Trenton; and Gabriel B. Oneal, Trenton. Alexis L. Duty, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $55.50. Tiffany D. Knapp, Trenton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $55.50. She also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Barbara J. Tunnell, Laredo, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $30.50. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Patrick Stephens, Galt, and Ashley Wilson, both of Trenton,
pleaded guilty to having expired plates on a motor vehicle and were fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. Karrisa C. Baber, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. Brandon M. Conklin, Trenton, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs. Garit Leeper, Trenton, entered into a deferred prosecution agreement on a charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, causing an immediate threat of an accident. As part of the agreement, he is to complete 15 hours of community service and the charge will be dismissed. REAL ESTATE Green Hills Womens Shelter, Inc. to Diane Zeiger.
Two Charged In Theft Of Coins Two Trenton residents have been charged in connection with the theft of coins from a rural Trenton resident. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 41year-old Michael Wogan and 43-year-old Lois E. Crouse have been charged in connection with the theft and disposal of the coins. Wogan faces a class D felony charge of second degree burglary for unlawfully entering a residence at 645 N. Highway 65. He and Ms. Crouse are also accused of disposing of gold and collector coins. Ms. Crouse is charged with four class D felony counts of receiving stolen property, accused of working in concert with one or more persons to dispose of two 1 ounce gold coins, each valued at at least $750, as well as an 1857-s Gold Liberty coin valued at at least $750 and 34 col-
lector coins, also valued at at least $750. Wogan is accused in each of those instances, which occurred on Feb. 11, as well as two additional class D felony charges of receiving stolen property in connection with the Feb. 16 disposal of a St. Gaudens coin and 90 percent silver coins, valued at at least $750 and a Feb. 19 instance in which he allegedly disposed of an 1876 Gold Liberty coin valued at at least $750. Ms. Crouse is being held on $30,000 cash-only bond while Wogan’s bond is $75,000 cash only. Both have prior felony convictions and are eligible for increased sentences should they be found guilty. Both defendants are being held in the Grundy County Detention Center and scheduled to make their first court appearances on March 12.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Feb. 25: officers responded to a report of abuse/neglect of a child at a north residence. Feb. 26: officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the east part of town and to a report of property damage in the east part of town. Arrest warrants were served in the west part of town and at an east residence. Feb. 27: officers assisted with an investigation and investigated a report of stealing at an east residence. A suicide attempt was reported at a north residence. Feb. 28: suspicious circumstances were investigated in the north part of town.
March 1: a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the south part of Trenton. March 2: an assault was reported at a north residence and officers investigated property damage at a north residence and interference with custody at a west residence. March 3: an arrest was made at a west residence for being a minor in possession of intoxicating liquor and officers found a subject to be driving without a valid license in the east part of town. A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the west part of town, with officers responding to a suicide attempt at a west residence.
FFDD Board Set To Meet The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at the FFDD office in the Grundy County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include reports on transportation, the cooking class, the Gifted Disability Team of Grundy County, Hope Haven Industries, the Grundy County
Learning Center and the MEHTAP Grant; a Medicaid/Medicare waiver discussion; discussion of vocational/educational activities; information regarding the Royals baseball game, horseback riding classes and National Developmental Disability Month; an officer update/election; a funding request; and correspondence.
Princeton Sets Public Meeting The Princeton City Council set a public meeting for an upcoming bond issue during a meeting on Monday night. City Clerk Danette Snapp said the meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at city hall. Princeton residents will be voting on April 2 on a $4 million bond issue for sewer and water distribution upgrades. The council gave approval to use the city square for a Drive One 4Ur Community event on Saturday, May 18
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is being held in conjunction with Barnes-Baker and will benefit the local 4-H organization. Approval was given for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department to use a portion of the old city dump two times a year for department shooting qualification. The next regular meeting of the council will be on Monday, April 8. A budget meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 25.
AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, broccoli, peaches, biscuit. Tuesday-Hot turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter blend, fresh fruit cup, wheat roll, oatmeal cookie. Wednesday-Chicken strips or chicken livers, baked potato, green beans, tropical fruit, wheat bread, pineapple upside down cake.
Thursday-Pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, tuscan blend, sliced bananas and peaches, hot rolls. Friday-Corned beef, cabbage, mashed potatoes, lime Jello with pears, homemade 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.)