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GRUNDY COUNTY COMMISSION
COVID-19 Lawsuit Dismissed
Board Appointments Made
County To Disperse CARES Funds Grundy County will be the recipient of $1.1 million in funding through the federal CARES Act. According to the Grundy County Commission, the county will receive $1,155,602 through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The commission anticipates the funding will be received this week. Funds must be used for expenditures from March 1 through Dec. 30. Presiding Commissioner Phil Ray said it is the understanding of the commission that any taxing entity in the county will be able to apply for funding, which will be administered through the commission. The commission is in the process of determining the specific guidelines for how the money can be used. Policies will be developed addressing issues related to the next steps in the process. Ray said more information regarding the county’s allocation and distribution of
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CARES Act funds will be made available to the public once more information is gathered. The announcement came during Tuesday’s commission meeting, where appointments were made to the Grundy County Senior Citizen Tax Board and the Workforce Development Board. Max Dickerson, Delores Newton and Cyndi Chrisman were appointed to four-year terms on the Senior Citizen Tax Board while Scott May of Modine Manufacturing was appointed to the Workforce Development Board. Commissioners announced they have revised the COVID-19 Grundy County State of Emergency declaration to follow the Grundy County Health Department guidelines. Commissioners heard an update on the Show-Me Recovery efforts and its effect on businesses, churches and organizations. There are still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Grundy County.
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Pleasant View R-6
Contract Gives Go-Ahead For Addition The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education is moving forward with construction of a new addition to the school that will allow for students in grades six through eight to have their own classroom area. During a special meeting on Friday night, the board approved a contract with Weldon Builders for the addition, which will be constructed at the east end of the gymnasium. Three proposals were considered and the board gave Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff authority to approve all change orders. The addition will include a new classroom, new bathrooms and a new concession area for the gym. The sixth through eighth grade will be moved to the new addition, along with the three teachers who previously had students in grades five through eight. The
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board has hired a teacher for the fifth grade class next year, allowing the fifth grade to have its own instructor. The fifth grade will stay in the current building. Mrs. Steinhoff said the board has considered adding to the existing building for some time and that an increase in the number of students anticipated next year made it viable to move ahead at this time. Depending on the weather, Mrs. Steinhoff said construction of the new addition is anticipated to begin later this week and it is hoped the building can be ready for use by Sept. 1. She emphasized existing funds are being used to cover the construction costs. In other business during the meeting, Ben Thomas was given the oath of office and will serve a three-year term on the board.
Summer Hours In Place
College Facilities Re-Open Monday The North Central Missouri College main campus and the Ketcham Community Center will re-open buildings and facilities on Monday with specific measures in place to ensure the safety of students, visitors, faculty and staff and community is upheld. Monday will begin NCMC’s summer hours of operation with campus services and buildings open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Employees will be returning to campus at a gradual pace that still allows services to be available. Individuals are asked to continue to communicate through virtual tools and phone when at all possible. If visiting campus, appointments are encouraged. Walk-in visits are welcome, but persons may encounter ad-
In other business, it was announced that FEMA has issued a revised Flood Insurance Rate Map for Grundy County, updating the map to include any changes that have occurred to properties and/or structures. A road and bridge report was also given with bridge maintenance and equipment service work being performed. The courthouse was to be closed today (Friday) in observance of the Harry S. Truman birthday state holiday. The commission plans to meet again on Tuesday, May 11. Agenda items include a road and bridge update at 8:30 a.m., followed by an emergency management report at 9 a.m., a report from Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m. and a health department report at 10:45 a.m.
ditional wait times to comply with social distancing measures. The KCC will be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The center will be closed on Sundays. Those using the KCC are encouraged to wear masks, but they will not be required. Members are to be responsible for adhering to the six-foot social distancing guidelines. All persons coming into the building will have their temperature taken and those with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher will not be permitted to enter. There will be no day passes issued, however, memberships will be available for sale to non-members. Single entry is See NCMC, Page 3
NCMC C Trustees s To Ho old Meeting The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at noon on Friday in the Cross Hall Coffee Shop. Items on the announced agenda include consideration of a contract with Weldon Builders, along with a fee schedule, involving construction of dormitory facilities and consideration of a Head Start Summer Program financial supplement application.
On nline Re ead ding Prrogram Se et The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library will offer an online “Imagine Your Story” summer reading program for area youth this year. Due to Covid-19 and the inability to gather in large groups, the library will conduct an online program through the READsquared service. According to librarian Amy Morton, this software will allow youth and their families to sign up online, read their books (which still must be checked out at the library), log their minutes, play games, earn badges and earn prizes that may be picked up at the library. Sign-up begins on Thursday, May 14 at the link, http://grundy.readsquared.com/. Ms. Morton noted there are many sign-up options, including participation alone or as a family. There is also an APP that can be downloaded. Those who do not have access to the Internet but who would like to take part in the reading program can call the library, which will assist in getting participants signed up. Persons with questions can call the library at 660-359-3577 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Fo ood Pantry Drrive e-T Thrrough Set The Community Food Pantry of Grundy County will hold a drive-through distribution on Friday, May 15. Distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals who have lost their jobs, have had their wages or hours cut or are food insecure are eligible to receive items. Those with expired ID cards may also pick up items.
Lo oca al H otel H as N ew N ame Cobblestone Inn and Suites will be the new name of the hotel now under renovation at 1845 Hoover Drive. According to co-owner Micah Landes, renovation work is currently under way on the hotel, formerly known as the Country Home Inn, with plans to have it re-open in the fall. The hotel was recently purchased by Landes Urich Weldon LLC, which is comprised of Aaron and Micah Landes, Duane and Jennifer Hottes Urich and Scott and Mackenzie Weldon.
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R -9 Picku up Reminder Trenton R-9 pre-kindergarten through 11th grade students will be able to pick up personal belongings at their respective schools beginning Monday, May 18. Students with the last name beginning with the letters A-G will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18; those with the last name beginning with H-0 will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19; and those with the last name beginning with PZ will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Those who can’t make their appointed time can pick up items from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
Princeton R -5 Meeting Ag genda The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 11 at the school. Items on the announced agenda include reorganization of the board and election of officers, appointment of the board secretary and treasurer, announcements concerning the last day of school (May 20), summer central office and maintenance hours, summer school update (cancelled due to the Trenton R-9 cancelling), a health insurance premium review and proposals, updates on extended learning and other COVID-19 issues, setting the dates and guidelines for the 2020 graduation and prom due to COVID-19, setting the online auction date for school surplus items, an update on 2020-21 staffing and upcoming budget review and administrative reports. The board plans to hold a closed session to discuss real estate, personnel and records protected from disclosure by law.
Police Personnel Bo oard Meeting The Police Personnel Board of the Trenton City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center. The meeting will be an executive session, closed to the public and news media, and will address personnel.
Cops ‘N Bobbe ers Set The Trenton Police Department will hold its eighth annual “Cops ‘N Bobbers” fishing event on Saturday, June 6. Activities will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus and is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Barton Farm Campus. The event is free for children, with lunch provided by the NWTF. Participating youth will be eligible for prizes donated by local merchants. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult and youth ages 16 and older are required to have a Missouri fishing permit.
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There’s a good chance of frost overnight on Friday with lows around 34. Mostly sunny on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. The high on Monday, May 4 was 63 with .33 of an inch of rain. Tuesday’s high was 64. Wednesday’s high reached 59 and the low was 42. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.
The THS wrestling teams have been honored by Coach Charlie Bacon. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times to find out individual award winners as well as read comments about the 2019-20 season.
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Federal Judge Sides With Smithfield A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a community advocacy group and a worker at Smithfield’s Milan pork processing plant, finding the company has taken “significant steps … to reduce the risk of a COVID19 outbreak at the plant.” According to an article published by the website, agri-plus.com, U.S. District Judge Greg Kays issued an order stating the company has enhanced cleaning and disinfection, taken measures to promote social distancing, is processing fewer hogs and has increased pay for employees who are working fewer hours. “Given the significant measures Smithfield is now taking to protect its essential workers from COVID-19 and the fact that there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently at the plant, the court cannot conclude that the spread of COVID-19 at the plant is inevitable or that Smithfield will be unable to contain it if it occurs,” Kays said. The judge deferred jurisdiction to the USDA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and said such deference “will ensure uniform national enforcement” of joint meat and poultry guidance issued by OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The judge said that if he were to rule on whether the plant is complying with the joint guidance, the order stated “this ruling would be binding on Smithfield but not other meat-processing facilities because the court lacks personal jurisdiction over them.” Such a determination “could easily lead to inconsistent regulation of businesses in the same industry. And under these circumstances, where the guidelines are rapidly evolving, maintaining a uniform source for guidance and enforcement is crucial.” “National and local guidance on COVID-19 is continuously evolving and changing,” the judge said. “An injunction would deny Smithfield the flexibility needed to quickly alter workplace procedures to remain safe during the ever-changing circumstances of this pandemic.” David Muraskin, litigation director for the Public Justice Food Project and counsel for the plaintiffs, said Smithfield workers’ “unprecedented stand for workplace safety has resonated across the entire meatpacking industry. Smithfield, and other companies across the country, are now on notice that the entire nation is watching their actions and insisting on fair treatment for See Lawsuit, Page 3
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Wrestlers Honored For Season Feats Banquet Was Cancelled Due To Coronavirus A season of resurgence for the Trenton High School wrestling team ended on a high note at the state tournament with the Bulldogs scoring three individual medals and an 11thplace finish in the team standings. But Trenton was never officially able to celebrate those accomplishments as the annual end-of-the-season banquet was scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, despite not being able to meet, Coach Charlie Bacon honored the wrestlers and the season that was. “I want to start off by thanking everyone who was involved in making this season a success,” Bacon said. “That includes assistant coaches Kevin Hixson and Trey Shields and also Lyn McAtee for the work he does for the Kids program. I also want to thank the four seniors on this team and give them closure. Kaitlee Lovell, Libby Fewins, Noah Lewis and Mark Trump have all played a huge role in this program. Some have been with it since middle school years and have become like family over the years. I know they have learned some lessons that they can put to use in their adult lives.” The boys finished the season with a 13-5 record while the girls ran an 8-5 mark. The boys were second at the GRC, Lexington, Plattsburg and Class 1, District 3 tournaments. Trenton didn’t win any individual titles at district, but five
wrestlers qualified for state and another five fell one win shy of advancing to power Trenton up the team standings into the runner-up position. Bacon bestowed five ‘best record’ awards. Hunter McAtee (44-5) won at the freshman level, Caleb Johnson (32-14) won for sophomores, Brice Gibler (28-15) took the honor at the junior level and Trump (41-9) was the senior honoree. Fewins (20-6) won the girls award. Season-best honors for the boys and girls teams included most takedowns, McAtee (71) and Fewins (11); most pins, McAtee (35) and Fewins (8); most escapes, Trump (33) and Allison Yoder (10); most reversals, McAtee (23) and Faith Baker (5); and most nearfall points, McAtee (42) and Lovell (3). Bacon gave the Most Improved Wrestler Award to Gavin Chambers, who was 2422 on the season. “Gavin showed more improvement in a single season than almost any other wrestler I've coached,” Bacon said. “He went from struggling in the early part of the season to a district finalist, a state qualifier and just one match away from a state medal. I'm so proud of Gavin and all of the young men and women that made this season great.” McAtee won a third-place medal at state while Trump and Johnson each came home with fifth-place medals. Chambers and Coleman Griffin were both state qualifiers as well. Other wrestlers honored were Caylub Tyler, Payden McCullough, Kaden Owen, Tim Kempton, Sam Gibson, Allen Airey, Gabe Gamble and Kael Brock.
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DREAMS DASHED 4x400 Team Left To Ponder What Could Have Been By Seth Herrold, R-T Sports Editor Kristi Ewing, Lexi Gott, McKayla Blackburn and Lexi Whitaker stepped onto the third rung of the podium at Walton Stadium in Columbia nearly one year ago. The medals presented to the Trenton High School girls 4x400-meter relay team were third-place medals. In that moment, however, the number on the back of the medals was insignificant. The time next to Trenton’s name read 4:06.02 a new school record. The moment on the podium as cameras clicked in front of them represented the end of a long journey for a team that had just realized a goal they had chased for a while. The thing is, that moment was the end of the journey for these four as a collective unit. It shouldn’t have been. All four were underclassmen at the time. There was another season coming. With all four sprinters back, Trenton was poised to chase a state championship in the 4x400-meter relay event in 2020. By now you know, 2020 never came. The COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the globe, hitting high school sports especially hard. The Missouri State High School Activities Association announced cancellation of all spring sports championships on April 9, effectively closing the book on one of the greatest relay teams in Trenton school history. Trenton girls track and field coach Chris Parks built the team that would be emblazoned on the record board in the THS commons ahead of the 2018 season. Whitaker had burst onto the scene the previous year as a freshman and Ewing and Gott were incoming freshmen sprinters. Parks tabbed Blackburn, who had been a sprinter in middle
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Trenton’s 4x400-meter relay team displays their All-State certificates after placing third in the event at the 2019 Class 3 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships. The team finished with a time of 4:06.02 which set a new Trenton High School record for the event. Members of the team included, from left, McKayla Blackburn, Lexi Whitaker, Lexi Gott and Kristi Ewing.
school, but moved into the 800- and 1,600-meter runs as a freshman, as the fourth member of the team. Blackburn took on the extra miles while remaining on the 4x400-meter team. She adjusted seamlessly and, in 2018, the 4x400-meter relay quickly became one of Trenton’s top events. “My freshman year (Parks) wanted me to run distance while continuing to be on the 4x4,” Blackburn said. “That was definitely a challenge because I had never done that, but after some practice I adapted.” The 4x400 is the final event at every track meet and can be a hammer for schools competing for team titles. Trenton is nearly always in the hunt for a meet championship so Parks wanted the very best team possible in that last event. He had just that. Heading into districts in 2018, Trenton had one of the better times in the field. Ewing, Gott, Blackburn and Whitaker justified that with a district championship in the 4x400, winning with a time of 4:12.14. A shot at a state medal was dashed at sectionals that year, however, as a judge ruled one of the Trenton runners stepped out of their lane. Despite finishing second that day, Trenton was disqualified and would not compete in the 4x400 at state. While Whitaker and Ewing each advanced individually and medaled at state in the open 400-meter dash, the dis-
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anks For Doing Your Pa ! Grundy County Schools (including North Central Missouri College) Thank you to all the staff for going above and beyond. Thanks to the students and parents for making the best of this pandemic situation.
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qualification help motivate the 4x400 team entering 2019. “That was honestly the worst experience ever,” Blackburn said. “I had already left the meet, like I was easily 20 minutes away from Odessa. Then I get a call from a weird number and it’s Coach Parks. The first thing he says is we got disqualified and at first I didn’t believe him. That was definitely a hard pill to swallow. The worst part was there was nothing we could do when we knew none of us did anything wrong.” Trenton’s top team went back to work, newly motivated, and the results showed early in 2019. Ewing, Gott, Blackburn and Whitaker won their first time out in 2019, closing the Husker Relays in Higginsville with a gold medal as Trenton won the team championship. The group continued to win, helping the Bulldogs to nine team titles in their first 11 meets. At the Lafayette Relays in St. Joseph, Trenton’s 4x400-meter team won with a time of 4:09.96. It was the first time that season they topped their district time from the previous year and it signaled the team’s ability to potentially break the school record in the event - 4:06.13 set by Chandler Lynch, Maddie Hooyman, Mackenzie Mack and Scotlin Hurley when they won gold at the Class 2 state meet in 2012. At sectionals in 2019, Trenton’s 4x400-meter relay team again won, this time with a time of 4:06.62. “At sectionals we were actually under a second away (from breaking the record),” Whitaker said. “We were like, ‘we got this, state will push us.’ I knew we had a chance.” State did push Trenton and when Whitaker crossed the line, looked at the board and saw the 4:06.02, she knew they had done it. “Beating the school record was definitely a proud moment for us,” Whitaker said. “It was something we had been working toward for a long time.” It was a fantastic moment for the group, but there was still more to be penned by the foursome. With state thirdplace medals in hand, a state title was on the team’s radar. It is impossible to know what the competition would have been like at the Class 3 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships, but Trenton was certainly eyeing competing for the championship title in the 4x400. The team’s thirdplace finish in the event last year came behind a pair of teams that were looking at replacing some big pieces. Cardinal Ritter, which won the state title in the 4x400meter relay in 2019, was looking at replacing two members of its team. John Burroughs, which finished second, was looking at replacing one senior, Madison Fuller, who was the anchor leg. She ran the fastest split of any athlete in the race at a blazing 55.01 seconds and is now a member of the Vanderbilt University track
team. On paper, with everybody coming back, Trenton certainly looked like a frontrunner for the state title in the 4x400. The last chapter, however, only lasted for two weeks of practice before Trenton closed the school due to the Coronavirus and all activities were placed on pause. “I was planning on all four being back in the 4x4,” Parks said. “They work so well together. We only got two weeks of practice in (this season), but they were looking really good. “For the seniors, it was wanting to go out on top. The underclassmen were wanting to do it for the seniors.” Whitaker and Blackburn are seniors and their athletic careers at Trenton are over, although Whitaker will run track at Northwest Missouri State next year and Blackburn will play softball for North Central Missouri College. What could have been will have to remain just that - what could have been. “I think we all were reaching for that goal of a state title and this season would have really pushed us to make that effort,” Whitaker said. “I will definitely miss high school track, no doubt about it. It’s hard to take in that I won’t be competing again for THS, especially since this past year has really pushed me to show what the program has taught me. I had a lot of goals set for myself this year, including a firstplace state medal, that I was really motivated and driven towards, but the virus is something that isn’t in my control and I just have to live with.” For Parks, the longest tenured coach in a current position at Trenton, he was sure his 4x400 team would only get better this year. He saw them as a state title contender and bemoans the fact that he didn’t get the chance to see Whitaker and Blackburn finish out their careers as Bulldogs. “You always like to see the improvement each athlete can make from year-to-year,” Parks said. “These seniors have been an outstanding part of this program for a long time. It would have been nice for them to finish it.” Ewing and Gott are both juniors and will have another shot at track and field next year. But Trenton will still need to find new runners for the 4x400 and it is not very likely that Trenton’s record set at state last year will be touched anytime soon. But, despite having an opportunity ripped from them, the members of one of Trenton’s greatest relay teams will always have a school record, a state medal and dozens of memories to fall back on. That’s not a bad consolation. “At the beginning of (2019) our 4x4 team said we were going undefeated all regular season again and going to state to get a medal,” Blackburn said. “We accomplished these goals with lots of hard work and had so much fun along the way.”
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LOCAL Jamesport Men Receive Injuries Residents of Jamesport were hurt on Monday night in a twovehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 190 and Route N, seven miles west of Chillicothe. James P. Fish, 74, and Dallas J. Hall, 18, were both transported to the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of their injuries. Fish, whose injuries were listed as moderate, was the driver of a vehicle that was eastbound on Highway 190 when it was struck at the crest of a hill by a westbound truck driven by Dylan Tolle, 18 of Chillicothe. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the truck had traveled into the eastbound lane and struck the car on the front passenger side. The impact caused the truck to overturn and come to rest on its top off the north side of the road. The car came to rest off the south side of the road. Tolle was not reported injured. Hall, who received serious injuries, was a passenger in the Tolle truck. Fish and Tolle were wearing safety devices while Hall was not. Both vehicles were demolished. The accident was investigated by Trooper K.J. Cool, who was assisted by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department.
P&Z Approves Three Requests The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Trenton City Council acted on three requests during a hearing on Monday night at city hall. A conditional use permit request from Wayne King, in care of the North Central Missouri College, was approved unanimously. The permit would allow a minor sub-division on property at 1810 Merrill St. No further action is required. Two other requests earned a unanimous vote and will be forwarded to the city council for final approval at its May 11 meeting. The first request was from Novus AG for a conditional use permit allowing
them to construct a 175-foot by 80-foot building on property at 915B Shanklin Ave. The building would be used to store chemicals. The second request was from Richard and Shirley Sibbit, in care of GFG Inland Elevator and Grain, for a conditional use permit to construct a 20-foot by 40-foot building and an outdoor 70foot scale on property at 308 Johnson Drive. Assistant City Clerk Tracy Maberry said Milton and Christine Chase, who live across the street, were present and expressed concerns about having enough room in that area for the proposed construction project.
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their employees.� Smithfield did not respond immediately to a request for comment. It had previously called the claims in the lawsuit "without factual or legal merit" and said some of them had already "been investigated and determined to be unfounded." The worker in the lawsuit is identified as "Jane Doe." The other plaintiff was the Rural Community Workers Alliance. “Plaintiffs argue that their injury is potentially contracting COVID-19, which could result in serious illness or even death,� Kays said. “But this type of injury is too speculative under Eighth Circuit prece-
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limited to those age 16 and older, with those under 16 required to be accompanied by an adult. There will be a limit of 25 members in the weight area and on the track at any given time, with a one-hour limit for use if the 25-person limit is exceeded. There will also be a 10-person limit in the gym (no basketball games will be allowed). No events or meetings of more than 10 per-
dent.� The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals encompasses federal courts in Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Arkansas and Nebraska. Kays said he was “not unsympathetic to the threat that COVID-19 presents to the plant’s workers. But in conducting its analysis, the court must determine whether plaintiffs will suffer an actual, imminent harm if the injunction is denied. This is not the same as analyzing whether employees risk exposure if they continue to work, and, unfortunately, no one can guarantee health for essential workers - or even the general public - in the middle of this global pandemic.
Princeton City Council Meets The Princeton City Council took action on several ordinances during a meeting on Monday night. According to information provided by Assistant City Clerk Corey Willett, the council voted to lift the city’s state of emergency ordinance, replacing it with an ordinance that will require the city to follow government and health department guidelines in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Members reviewed a list of guidelines provided by Gina Finney of the Mercer County Health Department. Approval was given to an ordinance adopting an agreement with UMG regarding the sale of natural gas to the city at a set price. It was voted to con-
tinue operating under the 2019-20 city budget until a new budget can be adopted. Ms. Willett said a budget meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18. Todd Kelly presented a proposal to purchase property on Broadway Street for $2,500 toward back taxes owed on the property. The city made a counter-offer of $3,500, which is to be presented to Kelly for consideration. The council approved the appointment of Ms. Willett to represent the city on the Northwest Missouri Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors. The next regular meeting of the council will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8.
sons will be allowed in the building. NCMC is now accepting requests for on-campus tours, OAR registrations, advising appointments as well as other services for current and future students. Those wishing to visit other NCMC sites are encouraged to contact sites for assistance via phone prior to visiting. Individuals are asked not to visit NCMC campuses, sites or facilities if they are probable or suspected to have contracted COVID-19.
LOCAL GRAIN PRICES May 6 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.73 (May 20); 7.64 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.69 (May 20); 2.76 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.68 (May 20); 7.64 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.69 (May 20); 2.76 (New Crop 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.19; soybeans, 8.15; wheat, 4.97. New Crop - Corn, 2.96; soybeans, 7.69; wheat, 4.92.
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The Final Word by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor
Summer Activity Disruptions COVID-19 continues to play havoc with our daily lives, the latest being the cancellation of summer ball programs in Trenton. The Green Hills Recreation Association announced last week that local softball, baseball and soccer leagues will not be playing in 2020. The decision was made after the Harrison County Softball League/Little League, in which many GHRA teams participate, chose to cancel its season due to not being able to effectively follow recommended health guidelines, inDiane Lowrey cluding social distancing. The GHRA, in a message to parents, also cited health concerns in its decision not to have a summer program. Meanwhile, the city of Trenton and Trenton Park Board have not yet announced a decision regarding the Trenton Family Aquatic Center, which usually opens during the Memorial Day weekend. The Park Board, which has not met since March, is planning to hold a meeting next Wednesday (May 13), with the swimming pool to be one of the items on the agenda for discussion. Board President Duane Helmandollar said he has been meeting with city officials and the health department in an effort to have as much information as possible available for board members as they decide what to do about the pool operations. There are lots of safety concerns the board will need to address in their discussion involving not only those who will be using the pool, but those who will be working there as well. With the ball league canceling its schedule, there is one less summer activity available to local youth and choosing to not open the pool will make that activity list even shorter. It would be nice to have the pool open this summer, but only if it can be done safely. Grundy County has no known COVID-19 cases so far (knock on wood) and I would hate the first case being someone who contracted the virus while at the pool. I know that whatever decision the board makes, it will be done with the best interest of the community in mind. ********** Best news of 2020 (so far): There will be a live commencement ceremony for members of the Trenton High School senior class. The ceremony will be held on Saturday afternoon, June 6 at C.F. Russell Stadium (ceremonies will be moved to June 7 in case of inclement weather). Seating will be provided for the graduates, ceremony participants and faculty/staff, with all others being asked to bring their lawnchairs for seating on the football field. No one will be allowed in the regular stadium seating area (except for the high school band), with all activities taking place on the field. School officials spent a lot of time coming up with this plan to make sure the event could take place as safely as possible. Graduates will be seated six feet apart to meet the social distancing guidelines and attendees will be asked to observe those same guidelines by sitting only in the area designated for spectators. Graduation is an educational milestone for students and I applaud the efforts of the school district - in particular Principal Kasey Bailey - for making this ceremony a reality. It will be one that the Class of 2020, as well as all of us who will be in attendance, will remember for the rest of our lives.
Elected Officials Addresses SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721
SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov
U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-Mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov
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What Others Are Saying... No More Duck Boats
Nothing during Tuesday’s lengthy hearing on the duck boat accident on Table Rock Lake in 2018 convinced us these boats are or can be made safe for tourists.
Guest Editorials In fact, much of the testimony reinforced earlier conclusions that they are inherently dangerous when used as a tourist attraction because there is little margin for error. We just don’t think the World War II-era boats belong on the lake any longer. The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday listened to several hours of testimony from experts who investigated the accident that killed 17 people, and then ruled on the probable cause, findings and recommendations. The NTSB determined that the probable cause of the sinking was Ripley Entertainment Inc.‘s failure to halt tours on the lake after a severe thunderstorm warning, exposing the vessel, its crew and passengers to 3- to 5-foot waves and winds that topped 70 mph — twice the wind speed in which the boats could safely operate. A contributing factor, the NTSB ruled, was the Coast Guard’s failure to require additional reserve buoyancy in the amphibious crafts and its failure to require the removal of the fixed overhead canopy and side curtains that hampered escape when the boat began to sink. In effect, the canopy and side curtains acted like a net, trapping passengers, and wearing a life jacket only made things worse. These are recommendations the NTSB made 20 years ago after the sinking of a duck boat on Lake Hamilton in Arkansas left 13 people dead. Yes, weather was a factor at Table Rock. But it shouldn’t have been a surprise. Anybody who has lived in Southwest Missouri for any length of time knows that our weather can quickly become explosive and deadly. The National Weather Service did its job, issuing accurate and timely forecasts, but as so often happens in this region, whether its a tornado, storm or flood warning, the information was not take seriously. That is a reminder to us all. And yes, failure to take NTSB recommended action 20 years ago meant this was disaster that didn’t have to happen. The Coast Guard is now saying it will act on that guidance. That’s little comfort now. Listening to the hearing, we were ultimately left with one conclusion: The boats are being used for a purpose for which they were never designed — transporting tourists. The boats’ design makes safety modifications difficult. Their metal frame and heavy chassis and transmission combined with the lack of reserve buoyancy mean they sink quickly. Their low freeboard means passengers have little time in an emergency. In short, the boats are a bad fit for their current use, and the biggest disappointment Tuesday was that the NTSB didn’t go further and ban then from the tourist business. We suspect insurance rates and publicity will do what needs to be done — scuttle the duck boats trips for tourists. — Joplin Globe
COVID Funding Equality
Kansas City’s month-long effort to get federal cash to fight the COVID-19 pandemic has taken another bizarre, unfortunate turn.
This week, a Missouri committee agreed to hand out $521 million from the federal stimulus bill to help counties with their coronavirus expenses. Clay County will get $29.3 million. Platte County will receive $12.2 million. The city of St. Louis is getting $32.2 million. Wait — St. Louis? Kansas City didn’t get a dime from the fund. Neither did Columbia, or Springfield, or Lee’s Summit, or any other Missouri city. Why did St. Louis get that much federal aid? On a technicality, as it turns out. St. Louis has a strange hybrid government, a half-city, half-county concoction set up by the state and local citizens. St. Louis is a city when it wants to be and a county when it wants to be. And right now, being a county means St. Louis can collect a $32 million handout without much fuss. Every other Missouri city has to beg their counties for cash, which they are doing with varying degrees of success. St. Louis County, outside of the city, gets its own $173.5 million grant. “It’s incredibly frustrating,” said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. Instead of working on reopening the city, or keeping an eye on city policy, the mayor has found himself wrestling with four counties, two U.S. senators, a governor, a congressman or two and state bureaucrats to claim funds for Kansas City’s COVID19 expenses. It’s serious money (“damn right it is,” Lucas said this week.) Kansas City thinks it’s owed at least $88 million from the stimulus bill, money it needs to pay EMT overtime, health department costs and other expenses. Officials in Clay, Platte and Cass counties have generally been sympathetic, the mayor says. But he also thinks Jackson County, which got its stimulus money directly from Washington, should give Kansas City roughly half of its allotment, or $60 million. So far, Jackson County is less than enthralled with that idea. “We’re trying to have a conversation about that,” Lucas said Wednesday. State officials have offered vague promises of help. Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick “is working with the counties on a solution to allow the city of Kansas City to have access to funds as soon as possible,” his office said in a statement. Maybe our state senators can work on the problem. Oops. Kansas Citians south of the Missouri River don’t have any state senators. The absurdity of this bureaucratic nonsense is plain for all to see. Kansas City doesn’t qualify for direct federal aid because it’s a few thousand people short of the 500,000 population cutoff. It doesn’t qualify for direct state help because it’s a city, not a county — or a weird tossed salad like the city of St. Louis, which has but 300,000 residents. Instead, when the focus should be on people, not politics, Kansas City officials are bouncing from courthouse to courthouse with their hats in their hands. “I believe that the next stimulus will make corrections,” U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said in a statement. Let’s hope that’s the case. Let’s also hope that Jackson County understands its responsibility to share revenue with the biggest city, by far, in Missouri. Half of the county’s $123 million grant sounds about right. No one objects to funding coronavirus costs in St. Louis, which has been hit hard by the disease, or offsetting the costs in any other city or county in Missouri. But there’s no legitimate reason Kansas City should have to rely on political charity to pay its expenses, either. — Kansas City Star
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LOCAL Nelson Gets New Judge
A new judge has been appointed to hear the death penalty case of a Braymer man accused in the deaths of two Wisconsin brothers. Judge Kevin Walden, who handles cases in the Eighth Judicial Circuit (Carroll and Ray counties), has been appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to hear the case involving Garland Joseph Nelson. Judge Brent Elliott of the 43rd Judicial Circuit Court was scheduled to hear the case, however, an attorney for Nelson had asked for a change of judge. A request for a change of venue remains under review. Court records indicate that Patrick Berrigan, Devon Pasley and Thomas Jacquinot of the public defenders office are serving as attorneys for Nelson. Nelson has entered a plea of not guilty on 10 different charges, including two counts of first degree murder in connection with the 2019 deaths of Nicholas and Justin Diemel. He is also charged with two counts of abandonment of a corpse, two counts of tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution, two counts of armed criminal action and one count each of tampering with a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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C.F. Russell Stadium in Trenton has been honored as a source of pride in the community by People’s Co-Op and CenexŽ, the energy brand of CHS. As part of the recognition, a $5,000 grant has been presented by the Cenex Foundation to the Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group. The grant was provided through an initiative that encourages Cenex dealers, retailers and distributors to share stories about what makes their local communities special. C.F. Russell Stadium has been a pillar to the Trenton community since the 1930s and is home to many sporting events which brings the community together to cheer on their own. The support group began in 2018 and has been hugely impactful for survivors and community members diagnosed with breast cancer. With many patients traveling over 90 miles to get to their appointments, the grant will be used to support transportation costs of all current cancer patients in the area. Pictured are, from left, People’s Co-Op General Manager Tom Stanturf; Ruby Walker, Cindy Jennings and Kelly Etter, representing the Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group; and Darrell Wilhelm, district manager for Cenex.
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AGRICULTURE
Corn Emerging In One-Week Window Has Little Impact On Yield
Trenton FFA Spotlight Grace Allen is one of the many outstanding members in the Trenton FFA chapter. Her greatest achievements have been his involvement in contest teams. Grace competed on the Dairy Cattle Team her sophomore year, receiving Group 1 ratings at state convention. She then competed on the meats team as a junior, placing ninth overall. Grace has gone to many activities through FFA, attending chapter meetings, the Greenhand Motivational Conference, the state and national FFA conventions, the Washington Leadership Conference, the LEAD conference and the Area Officer Institute. She has had many leadership roles in FFA and currently services as the Trenton FFA president. She previously served as both the Area II parliamentarian and the Trenton FFA secretary. Grace currently has three SAE projects. The first of these is a placement SAE at Honey Creek Vet, where she helps care for animals and also helps take care of animal surgery patients as well. Her second placement SAE is working for TCCattle, where she helps take care of her family’s cattle herd. Her duties include supplying minerals and feed to the cattle and amaintaining farm facilities and fences. Her third SAE is an ownership SAE. She has her own herd of breeding and non-breeding cattle that she has been slowly expanding over her years in FFA. She does this by keeping back heifer calves and selling bull calves in order to buy more heifers. After she high school graduation, Grace plans to attend North Central Missouri College for two years and get an agriculture business degree. She then plans to come back to the farm before seeing where life takes her. ******************** McKenna Cox is one of the many outstanding members in the Trenton FFA chapter. Some of her greatest achievements have been participating in the CDE teams of Knowledge, Food Science and Meat evaluation. This past year she was on the Meat evaluation team that placed fifth at state. McKenna has also attended many activities through FFA, including chapter meetings and the state and national FFA conventions She has had many leadership roles, currently serving as the Trenton FFA secretary. She previously served as a reporter. McKenna currently has two SAE projects. The first is an ownership SAE, raising pumpkins. She has had a pumpkin patch at her house for the past three years. McKenna plants the seeds herself and tends to the crops until harvesting. She sets up a booth in Trenton in the fall to sell them. Her second SAE project is a placement SAE, where she works at the Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri in Trenton as a part-time bank teller. After she graduates from high school, McKenna plans to attend nursing school, with hopes of becoming a nurse anesthetist.
Agricultural Businesses Can Apply For EIDL The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications on a limited basis specifically for agricultural businesses. The application is available at www.SBA.gov/Disaster. At this time, only agricultural business applications will be accepted due to limitations in funding availability and the unprecedented number of applications already received.
Agricultural businesses include those engaged in the production of food and fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, aquaculture and all other farming and agricultural related industries (as defined by section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 647(b)). SBA is encouraging all eligible agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees wishing to apply to begin
preparing their business financial information needed for their application. Those needing assistance in preparing business financial information can reach out to the Missouri Small Business Development Centers to receive confidential one-on-one assistance. Persons can sign up for services at missouri.ecenterdirect.com/signup . The Missouri Small Business Development Centers
help business owners make confident decisions to start, grow and sell their businesses. Services are provided to all Missouri counties and the city of St. Louis in the form of training events and one-to-one counseling by appointment. Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is a partner of University of Missouri Extension.
Research by University of Missouri Extension agronomists shows that there is little yield difference in unevenly emerged corn. MU Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold researched corn emergence’s effect on yield in 2010 and 2011. Wiebold tagged individual plants from emergence through harvest. He compared the weight and height of earlyemerging, mid-emerging and late-emerging plants. He then hand-harvested and shelled corn ears, weighed kernels and calculated yield. He found little yield difference if plants emerged within a week of each other. Wiebold’s research dispels concerns that yields decrease when smaller, later-emerging plants compete for nutrients and sunlight with larger, earlier-emerging plants. Uneven soil moisture and uneven temperature in the seed zone are the primary reasons for uneven emergence. Other reasons include soil crusting, shallow seed depth, poor soil contact, cool weather and too few growing degree days to develop strong root systems. Emergence times may vary between parts of a field, from one row to the next, or even from one plant to the next. Uneven corn is certainly undesirable, but most uneven stands do not warrant replanting, says MU Extension specialist Greg Luce. Luce cites research from Wisconsin and Illinois exten-
sion agronomists showing a 69 percent yield loss in unevenly emerged plots having a week and a half delay. When they compared the yield loss due to later replant, their data showed less than a 5 percent yield recoup gained from replanting. Luce adds that the final population is most critical. To help farmers estimate dollar gain or loss from replanting, Wiebold and MU Extension agronomist Ray Massey created the MU Replant Decision Aid. The spreadsheet can be downloaded along with the MU Extension guide “Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions� a t extension2.missouri.edu/g409 1. Luce says the right planting depth improves chances for a good stand with even emergence and better yield potential. New research from USDA Agricultural Research Service soil scientist Newell Kitchen and MU master’s student Stirling Stewart shows planting depth corresponds to the window for emergence. “Too shallow planting leads to far more problems than planting too deep,� Luce says. “From my experiences, bad things happen when corn seed is planted shallower than 1.5 inches. The ideal target is 1.75 to 2.25 inch, but depending on soil type and conditions, seeds may be planted up to 3 inches without any effect on stand establishment.�
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time. Quarantine poses unique challenges for people recovering from addiction. To anyone facing that struggle: If you have access to a computer, please try a virtual support group. AA, Narcotics Anonymous, Families Anonymous, LifeRing and others all have options available. Dear Annie: Are there any support groups out there for those of us whose spouses have survived a heart attack? My husband had a heart attack a few months ago, and I find myself in a constant state of worry and anxiety. I'm waking up at night to make sure he's still breathing, biting my tongue to not nag ("did you get any exercise today?") and sitting on my hands so I won't knock that fried bologna sandwich out of his hands. I don't want to burden the kids by talking to them about what I'm going through, and my sister and sister-in-law have their own worries. -- Worried Wife Dear Worried: Having worries of our own does not preclude us from hearing our friends'. I'm sure that your sis-
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ter and sister-in-law would encourage you to open up to them, if they knew what you were dealing with. Still, it's a great idea to look for outside support. You might try MendedHearts, a nonprofit organization whose core purpose is to provide a "peer-to-peer support network for all heart patients and families affected by heart disease across the lifespan." Find more information at https://mendedhearts.org. Dear Annie: I write this letter with much gratitude and respect. I am presently retired. I am writing to all those who are out there working. Some have their own families at home to worry about but still have to go into work every day. Some have been sick and are now better and have to go back into the thick of things. I don't think they get enough credit for their hard work. Please let them know that people do appreciate what they're doing. -- Another Annie Dear Annie: I'm happy to print your letter. To all the front line health care workers, as well as grocery store cashiers, delivery people, sanitation workers and anyone else working an essential job to keep the rest of us safe and well-supplied: Thank you. We really can't say it enough.
early 2021. Forecasters think the United States, Germany, Japan and Britain might follow a quarter later. Economists warn that outlook faces major risks, including a possible second wave of the virus or shocks from job losses or collapsing oil prices. The forecasts only say when beaten-down economies might grow again — not when they will return to pre-virus output and employment. In Europe, that might not be until 2022. Economists expect a global recovery to be gradual and “U-shaped,” not a quick “V-shaped” surge.
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The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment. New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847. Tdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. TJun5 ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888. Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook! TJul10 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. Tdtf ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4. Fdtf ------------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton. TJun12 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. Tdtf ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FJul10 -----------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------------
RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Fdtf ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-412-3131. FJun26 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJul10 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!! High Speed!! Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TJul17 ------------------------------------------STIHL Dealer Days Save $20 MS 170 Chainsaw Now $159.99 $179.99 CDC-SRP GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave | (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FMay29 ------------------------------------------CLARK PLUMBING & HEATING, 2324 Princeton Road, 359-2007. Residential & Commercial, New Construction, Remodel & Repair, Water Heaters & Boilers, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Inspection, Backhoe Service, Certified, Backflow Testing & Installation. TMay22 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FJun26 ------------------------------------------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! TJun26 ------------------------------------------Echo Valley Greenhouse 12944 Hwy D., Princeton 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Closed Sunday Quality bareroot fruit trees, potting soil, perennials, bedding plants, premium hanging baskets, Weeks roses, BubbleGum Supertunia $2.20, 15 varieties of peppers, sweet potato plants, 20+ varieties of tomatoes, including 7 heirloom, strawberries, herbs, asparagus, cabbage, squash, cucumbers, brambles. North of Trenton, take Hwy 65 to Hwy D. Then, 7 miles west, Detweiler's EMay5-29 ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FApr21-May15 -------------------------------------------
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SHADY BROOK GREENHOUSE Located East of Chula on Hwy. KK * 660-639-2052 Hours: M-Sat., 8am-6pm after hours, give us a call! Bulk Garden Seeds Weeks Roses Candy Onions $2.50 bunch Seed Potatoes $0.45/lb. or $18.50/50 lbs. Planters Hanging Baskets MANY SIZES AND VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM Bedding & Vegetable Plants $1.30/pack, $14.50/flat TApr14-May15 ------------------------------------------SHULER CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION 660-3591693. Residential & Commercial – Concrete: Shop floors, patios & driveways, basements, retaining walls. Construction: Home additions, shop buildings, decks. Jason Shuler – owner. * Licensed and Insured * Now Doing Basements - Laser Screed for Super Flat Floor TApr21-May15 ------------------------------------------YODER CONSTRUCTION, Daniel Yoder, 660-748-3099 (leave message). New Roofs * Pole Barns * Remodeling * Decks. Good Service * Quality Structure * Affordable FJul17 ------------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, brush cutting w/removal and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-6351282. TApr28-May22 -------------------------------------------
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HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 He is originally from Gilman City and we feel his 28 years of experience in the insurance business is a BIG PLUS to our agency. Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------Transitioning into Medicare soon? or want to compare plan prices? It only takes 10 minutes to discuss the savings or benefits you should be receiving. Call or text me today for your FREE consultation! Danielle Knapp Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services 660-654-3077 SBSteam.net/danielleknapp Visit me at: 1039 Oklahoma Avenue - Trenton TJul17 ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton. TJun12 ------------------------------------------See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 51 years in the Insurance Business TJun12 -------------------------------------------
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Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Now Taking May Appointments. Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------------
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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.� "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------
Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------Studio apartment for rent. Fully furnished and utilities paid. $495/month. First, last and deposit required. Covered parking. 359-7683. Cdtf -------------------------------------------
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PickGreg.com dtf ----------------------------------------For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com dtf -------------------------------------------
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MelissaMovesU.com dtf ----------------------------------------For Sale: Country home on 3 acres - 3 bed, 2 1/2 baths, partially finished basement, includes 40x60 Morton bldg, 4 fenced pens with another barn & a 7stall lean-to. Trenton School District. $197,500. Contact listing agent, Toni Cox, RE/MAX Town & Country, 660-663-7918. R413d27 ------------------------------------------FORMER LAW OFFICE FOR SALE 810 Washington St., Trenton, MO 64683 Sale Price: $385,000 Building Size: 6,250 SF Contact Broker: Windfield Real Estate 816-612-5191 Andrew@WindfieldRealEstate.com WindfieldRealEstate.com TMay5-29* -------------------------------------------
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Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T418d19 ------------------------------------------Cemetery plot for sale at Resthaven Mortuary. Call 928764-2374. E571d8* -------------------------------------------
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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged. Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TJul10 ------------------------------------------Willis Chapel Board Meeting at 2 p.m., May 17 at 907 W. 18th St., Trenton. W764d12* ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids for computer hardware and electronic forms. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details. N416d15 -------------------------------------------
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CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FJun5 ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------Big square hay baling, 3ft x 3ft x 7ft, preservative available. Peter Beery 660-654-4764. B303d8* -------------------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Lewis Equipment Services, LLC, a Missouri Limited Liability Company, dated March 27, 2019, recorded on April 24, 2019 as Document No. 19LR0332, in Book 663, Page 76, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 12:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main, in Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: Tract I: All of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter and Ten (10) acres off the West side of the Southwest One-fourth of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-four (24), in Township Sixty-two (62), of Range Twenty-five (25) in Grundy County, Missouri. Tract II: All of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; and a tract commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, thence West Sixty (60) rods, thence North Twelve (12) rods and Six (6) feet, thence East Sixty (60) rods, thence South to the place of beginning; the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the East One-half of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section Twenty-four (24), Township Sixty-two (62) of Range Twenty-five (25), in Grundy County, Missouri, to satisfy said debt and costs. Martin Leigh PC Successor Trustee Gregory D. Todd, Assistant Secretary (816) 221-1430 www.martinleigh.com dMay8,15,22,29 -------------------------------------------
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AREA DEATHS Pamela Kay Holsted Pamela Kay Holsted, a 59year-old resident of Trenton, died at 12:12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the residence of her daughter. Her body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Holsted was born on Dec. 2, 1960 in Kansas City, the daughter of Howard and Rose O’Brien LeClaire. She was married to Floyd Holsted Sr. Her survivors include her
husband, Floyd; her children, Cole Wright and Doni of Trenton, Cayla Foster and Jeff of Trenton and Camry Holsted of Trenton; six grandchildren, Anissa Garcia, Izaiah Hernandez, Chase Foster, Lillyanne Foster, Jaiden Holsted and Jesse Wright; and one greatgrandchild, Cesily Morrow. She was preceded in death by her parents; a companion, Lindell J. Willey; and one granddaughter, Jayven McGuire. Online condolences maybe left at www.resthavenmort.com
Mary Alene Michaelis Mary Alene Michaelis, an 81-year-old Mercer resident, died at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Pearl’s II Eden for Elders in Princeton. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Girdner Cemetery near Mercer. Larry Burton officiated. Larry Burton also provided special music, singing “Jesus Will Outshine Them All” and “This is Just What Heaven Means to Me.” Pallbearers were Jeremy Michaelis, Josh Michaelis, Trey Michaelis, Kurt Sumrall, Kyle Larson and Kyle Andrews. Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Michaelis was born on Aug. 14, 1938, in Mercer, the daughter of Charles Jackson and Ruby Zephry Ragan Cox. She attended Mercer School. She was married on July 3, 1955 at Princeton to Lawrence Arno “Larry” Michaelis, who preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 1999. They moved in 1996 to Trenton, where she worked for Trenton Foods. After her husband’s death, she moved back to Mercer. Mrs. Michaelis enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s school and athletic events. She also played the piano in church and taught Sunday School.
The most important thing for her was that everyone in her family would come to know the Lord. She was a member of the Mercer Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Marie (Garry) Cooley of Mercer; a daughterin-law, Diana Michaelis; a step-son, Jesse Michaelis; a step-daughter, Jacky (Blake) Smith of Denver, CO; a twin brother, Larry Cox of Ankeny, IA; grandchildren, Traci Robinson, Jeremy (Angie) Michaelis, Josh (Heather) Michaelis, Danielle (Kurt) Sumrall, Sari (Kyle) Larson and Shelly (Mark) Hillesheim; and great-grandchildren, Sierra Michaelis, Trey (Jade Petersen) Michaelis, Chantel (fiancé Kyle Andrews) Robinson, Memphis Stark; Jase Michaelis, Kreedence Michaelis, Jaeden Hillesheim and Jostyn Hillesheim. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son, Jerry Lawrence Michaelis; a daughter, Julie Ann Michaelis; two brothers, Joe Cox and Jack Cox; and a grandson-in-law, Dave Robinson. Memorial donations are suggested to Mercer Assembly of God Church and may be left with or mailed to Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
Ronald Wayne Trump Sr. Ronald Wayne Trump Sr., a 76-year-old resident of Perry, IA, died on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA of organ failure not related to COVID-19. A memorial service may be scheduled at a later date. Interment of the cremains will be at Martin Cemetery in Grundy County at a later date. Mr. Trump was born on April 15, 1944 in Grundy County, the son of Floyd G Trump and Marjorie M. Murphy. He was married on April 5, 1973 in Trenton to Gwenda C. Sherwood. Growing up in Trenton, Ron participated in soapbox derbies and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 99. As an adult he became a Boy Scout leader and eventually scoutmaster of Troop 141 in Woodward, IA, where he helped at least four young men, including his son, become Eagle Scouts. He enlisted in the Air Force in May of 1965 and was sent to England as a fuel specialist and instructor. He received an honorable discharge in May of 1969. He started his computer career at Trenton Trust Bank, learning the punch card system after he graduated from Trenton Junior College. After graduating from Des Moines Community College, he became a computer programmer/analyst for the state of Iowa for several years. When he retired he continued to work at his favorite hobby: kettlecorn. He traveled all over the midwest to different events that included Rendezvous and Renaissance Faires and was frequently seen at the Living History Farms.
Jerry W. Barnett Jerry W. Barnett, a 78-yearold resident of Independence, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence. Rev. Randy Mitchell will officiate with 10 close family members attending due to COVID-19 restrictions. Mr. Barnett was born on Nov. 18, 1941 in Kansas City, the son of Clarence and Margaret Barnett. He grew up in Bucyrus, KS. He served as a Marine from 1959-1964 and was a teamster for 30 years, working for Yellow Freight Company before retiring. He was an active volunteer for the Veterans Homecoming in
Branson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda; a daughter, Lora Hudson of Liberty and formerly of Trenton; a granddaughter, Samantha (Gabe) Hudson of Nashville, TN; a grandson, Tanner (Emma) Hudson and great-granddaughter, Sophia Hudson, both of Liberty; two sisters-in-law, Julia Barnett and Rebecca (Ron) Hook; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandparents, parents, a sister and a brother. Memorial are suggested to the Veterans Community Project, 8900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131.
Betty Jean McCullough Betty Jean McCullough, a 90-year-old Princeton resident, died at 3:20 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Pearl’s II Eden for Elders in Princeton. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Friday, May 8, 2020) at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Mrs. McCullough was born on Sept. 30, 1929 on a farm west of Modena, the daughter of Clarence Richard and Mildred Augusta Joiner Hamilton. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1947. She was married on Oct. 5, 1947 at Laredo to Gordon Paul McCullough. They moved to the Kansas City area in 1954. She worked for Safeway Grocery as a clerk until retiring. In 1992, after retirement, they moved back to Princeton. Mrs. McCullough was a member of the Trenton First Baptist Church and the Retail Clerks Union Local 576. She
also enjoyed being a member of the Princeton Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Gordon of Princeton; a daughter, Cheryl Tate of Snohomish, WA; three sisters, Norma Campbell of California, Edith Morin of Princeton and Virginia Zimmerman of Arizona; grandchildren, Angela Keenom and her husband, Mikie of Danbury, TX, Kimberly Stahlke and her husband, Paul of Lake Stevens, WA, Ryan McCullough and his wife, Lauren and Drew McCullough of Overland Park, KS; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Daniel Lee McCullough. Memorial donations are suggested to either the Trenton First Baptist Church or Pearl’s II and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
Patricia A. Smith Patricia A. Smith, a 90-yearold resident of Chillicothe, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Morningside Center in Chillicothe. There are no scheduled services at this time. Lindley Funeral Home of Chillicothe is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Smith was born on June 30, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Clifford and Mary Fry Murphy. She was a 1946 graduate of Humphreys High School. She was married on Nov. 26, 1947 in Trenton to Rex Duane Smith, who preceded her in death on March 11, 1999. She attended LPN school at Linn County Vo-Tech, earning her degree in 1969. She worked as an LPN for Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe from 1967 until 1974. She then worked for Dr. Trinidad in
Chillicothe from 1974 until 1991. Mrs. Smith attended the United Methodist Church at Chillicothe. She was a member of Chapter JW, PEO in Chillicothe. She is survived by one son, Duane Smith and his wife, Linda of Chillicothe; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Danny Murphy and his wife, Patty of Trenton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Diane Dmytryk; and one sister, Mary Jane Artz. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapter JW, PEO Local Scholarship Fund and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
DAILY RECORD
Ronald Wayne Trump Sr.
In his free time he continued to travel a little closer to home to see his grandchildren play sports. Survivors include his wife, Gwen; three children, the Dennel and Ron Stieber family of Lansing, IA, the Sherri and Rodney Myer family of Oskaloosa, IA and the Ronald Trump Jr. and April Pepper family of Des Moines, IA, which include 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vicki and Jay Griffin of Coffey and Debra and Terry Hamilton of Gallatin; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Trump is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Trump.
CIRCUIT COURT Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Anne V. Airey, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. Gabriel J. Swann, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, causing an immediate threat of an accident, and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed
Nathan Brian Neeley vs. Kelly Rae Neeley. REAL ESTATE Robert T. Eller and others to Robert T. Eller, co-trustee and others. David A. Kramer and wife to David A. Kramer, Trustee and others. Marion D. Kramer and wife to Marion D. Kramer, Trustee and others. RDM Investments LLC to Brad Windsor and others. John D. Ward II and wife to EMRI Properties LLC.
CARD SHOWER A card shower has been requested for Helen Spickard, who will celebrate her 90th birthday anniversary on Satur-
day, May 16, 2020. Cards may be sent to her at 600A Kumler St., Trenton, MO 64683.
Wilson Utley Earns Degree A Trenton man is among students scheduled to receive degrees from the University of Mississippi during commencement exercises on May 9. Wilson Utley is a candidate for a master of arts degree in anthropology. The ceremony will be held virtually, with the noon event viewable at the website olemiss.edu. Utley is the son of John and Tracy Utley of Trenton. He is a graduate of Trenton High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Truman State University in Kirksville.
Vernon Lee Cooper Vernon Lee Cooper, an 81year-old resident of West Plains, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home. A family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Haseville Church near Humphreys. Mr. Cooper was born on Jan. 5, 1939 near Humphreys, the son of Harold D. Cooper and Dorothy Mae Phillips Cooper. He was married on Dec. 30, 1959 in Kansas City to Doris Fern Rinehart. He graduated from Humphreys High School in 1957. He received an associate of arts degree from Trenton Junior College in 1959, a bachelor of science degree in social studies from Kirksville State Teachers College (Truman State University) in 1961 and a master’s of arts degree in economics from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Mr. Cooper began his teaching career in Monroe City, teaching high school from 1961-68. The family moved in 1968 to West Plains, where he began teaching at Southwest Missouri State-West Plains (later becoming Missouri State University-West Plains). He
retired in 2006 after 38 years. He was a member of Smith Chapel in West Plains. He is survived by his wife, Doris Cooper; three children, Kelli Cook and her husband, Mark of West Plains, Vernon Kent Cooper, MD and his wife, Janice of Branson and Harold Kory Cooper, PhD and his wife, Michele Buzon, PhD of West Lafayette, IN; six grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Joan Stinnett of Lee’s Summit, Karen DeVore of Warrensburg and Mary Grothe and her husband, Larry of Wheeling; one brother, Roger Cooper of Humphreys; two brothers-inlaw, Gerald Jennings of Gladstone and Keith Rinehart of Brookfield; one sister-in-law, Barbara Rinehart of Purdin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Phyllis Forson; six brothersin-law; and five sisters-in-law. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice or Garnett LibraryMSU and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Barbara Verlea Swank Barbara Verlea Swank, 80, died at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Graveside services for immediate family will be held today (Friday, May 8, 2020), with a receiving of friends and family from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tenth Street Baptist Church in Trenton. The family is also planning a celebration of life for later this summer and will provide further details and notification at that time. Barbara was born on June 5, 1939 in Trenton, the daughter of Benjamin and Deliah Hickman Moore. She married her high school sweetheart, Vic Swank, on Feb. 3, 1957 in Trenton. Barbara spent most of her life as a homemaker, but also worked with her husband at Brown’s Shoe Fit from 1970 to 1994. She attended the Tenth Street Baptist Church. Barbara is survived by her three sons, Myrle Wayne Swank and his wife, Barb of Trenton, Jerry Wayne Swank and his wife, Deidra of Trenton and David Wayne Swank and his wife, Renee of Stillwater, OK; a daughter-in-law, Candy Pepper of Chillicothe; a brother, Jimmy Moore; two sisters, Darlie Ann Ricketts and Sharon Williams; six grandchildren: Chasity Ferguson and her husband, Tony, Matthew Swank and his wife,
Barbara Verlea Swank
Carissa, Hollie Barrows and her husband, Bryan, Ivy Anderson and her husband, Jay, Brittany Pratt and her husband, Will, and Caroline Swank and her fiancé, Taylor Fay; and 16 great-grandchildren, Zachary, Halle, Nolan, Brent, Nate, Jase, Tori, Traeh, Mattee, Jake, Grace, Hank, Luke, Gus, Mac and Beau. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Vic Swank; her parents, Benjamin and Deliah Moore; and her brother, Bennie Moore. Mom, or Nanny as so many called her, lived a testimony to Christ’s Love and she will be dearly missed, but we know that we will see her again in heaven. The family requests donations to the Cowboy Church in care of Tenth Street Baptist Church at Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
Local Man Back To DOC A Trenton man who violated the terms of his parole has been returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Jesse M. Harding, 37, was arrested
Sunday and is being returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections to complete his sentence on charges of first degree tampering and first degree forgery.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department April 27: officers made an arrest on a warrant in the east part of town and were summoned to an east residence for a suicide threat. Officers responded to a domestic assault at a north residence. April 28: a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the east part of Trenton. April 29: officers were called to a downtown residence to investigate a report of abuse or neglect of a child. A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the east part of town and officers responded to a peace disturbance at an east business. April 30: no activity. May 1: a report of property
damage was investigated in the downtown area and a report of stealing was investigated at a west residence. May 2: a report of endangering the welfare of a child was investigated in the west part of town and officers investigated a juvenile/status offense at an east residence. May 3: a subject was arrested on a warrant at a west residence and officers investigated a report of stealing in the south part of town. Officers responded to a domestic dispute at a west residence and investigated property damage in the east part of town. A burglary was also investigated at an east residence.