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TRENTON

Trenton, MO 64683

Friday, October 19, 2018

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 155th Year - No. 14

MISSOURI DAY Trenton Rotary Club

Parade Lineup Ready

Seventy-eight entries and 19 bands will be taking part in the Trenton Rotary Club’s annual Missouri Day Festival Parade on Saturday.

The parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with Dr. John Holcomb as the grand marshal.

The parade will leave from the intersection of Crowder Road and Main Street, traveling on Main Street to Ninth Street, then turning east onto Ninth Street and continuing to C.F. Russell Stadium. Some of the bands will be exiting the parade at Normal Street to compete in indoor judging activities.

The list of entries as of press time include (bands are listed in bold): 1. Trenton Police Department 2. National Guard 3. Grand Marshal Dr. John Holcomb 4. THS Band 5. American Legion 6. Grundy County Sheriff 7. Grundy County EMS 8. Trenton Fire Department 9. Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District 9A. Galt Fire Protection District Linn County R-1 High School 10. Sluggerrr, sponsored by Smithfield Hog Production 11. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri 12. Harry Klinginsmith, truck 13. Warren Kirby, tractor Meadville R-4 School 14. Steven Gondringer “Ratrod” 15. Assembly of God Royal Rangers Newtown-Harris High School 16. Barnes-Baker 17. Hometown Pharmacy Green City High School 18. Dan Dennis (political entry) 19. Grand River Cub Club, tractors 20. Tri-County Barnwarming king and queen Princeton High School 21. Hardee’s 22. MOPS 23. Little Mr. and Miss Missouri Days 2018 24. Grundy County Farm Bureau Adair County R-1 25. Mike Flowers, tractor 26. Dennis VanDyke (political entry) 27. Liberty Baptist Church 28.Chandler Hill mini-bike North Andrew High School 29. Sydenstricker’s 30. Sullivan County Fair Junior Miss Gracey Gordan 31. Mitch Liberty State Farm Glasgow High School 32. Barnes-Baker 33. NCMC SMSTA 34. Nic Hanes, car Milan C-2 High School See Parade, Page 9

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Volunteers were kept busy on Wednesday as local residents took advantage of the Grundy County Health Department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic held in the city/county emergency services building on 17th Street. Over 250 persons received a vaccination during the event, held for the first time since 2013. The health department was assisted by over 100 community volunteers, including 66 nursing students and instructors from North Central Missouri College. Flu vaccines for all ages are still available at the health department office. Clinics have been scheduled for 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 and 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29.

Reserve Minimum Policy Sent To Council

TRENTON CITY COUNCIL

The Trenton City Council will consider a policy establishing minimum cash reserves for the electric, water and wastewater departments of Trenton Municipal Utilities following action taken by the council’s utility committee on Tuesday night.

Committee members agreed to recommend the council approve the policy, which is based on making sure the utility has enough funds in reserve to cover operations and maintenance, debt service, its fiveyear capital plan and investments in assets. The policy would also establish a cap of 30 percent on the maximum amount of money that each department would have on hand unless specific projects or needs to exceed the maximum are identified.

It was noted that both the minimum and maximum numbers could fluctuate yearly, based on revenues and expenditures throughout the year.

Based on the 2018 audit numbers, the electric department should have a minimum reserve of $2,206,617 under the new policy. The department’s cash reserves are currently

Utility Committee

listed at $3,986,517. The water department’s minimum would be $1,530,517, with the current amount being $2,434,718.

The wastewater department’s minimum reserve should be $5,531,190, but shows a current reserve of $3,650,114.

Members discussed the possibility of loaning a portion of the excess funds in the electric department to the sewer department to help pay for a portion of its current effluent disinfection construction project. It was suggested that an interest rate of 1 percent could be charged, which would be less than the rate of a bank from which funds would be borrowed otherwise. The city auditor has said the city could make such a loan if it is repaid with interest.

TMU is looking at a projected cost of $2.4 million for rehabilitation of its headworks as part of the effluent disinfection project and committee members said the money could be used for that work. No funding source has been identified to cover those costs. The third year of a planned increase in sewer rates by TMU has been on hold since early

this year while an engineer is studying the whether or not one is needed. That increase was originally approved to help pay for the wastewater plant improvements, which at the time did not include the headworks project.

The committee will also be recommending to the council that a TMU policy regarding discounted electric costs for new businesses that use 50,000kw or more of power per month be extended to Chelsea’s Market, which opened late last year.

Micah Landes, executive director of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance, said that Chelsea’s Market has been averaging 50,000kw per month in electric usage, which would qualify the business to receive a discount under the policy. She said that when the business first opened, it was not known that the grocery store would be using quite that much power or she would have approached the city about extending the policy earlier. Under the policy, which is good for a threeSee City, Page 9

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Testing Continues For Lead In Water

TMU

40 Locations Checked

Nine of 40 sample locations in the latest round of drinking water tests conducted by Trenton Municipal Utilities were above the Environmental Protection Agency’s action level of 15 parts per billion for lead in drinking water, according to information released by TMU. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton said that the remaining 31 sample locations were below the action level. The samples were collected in late July and early August from 40 “Tier One” lo-

cations as part of the city’s effort to monitor lead levels in the drinking water. The locations from which samples are taken are areas in which lead service lines are known to exist, which Urton said are at a higher probability for the potential release of lead into the drinking water.

During the prior testing period, four of the 40 samples were above the EPA action levels. All tested locations See Water, Page 9

Briefs...

Museum’s Last Weekend

This will be the last weekend for the Grundy County Museum to be open for the 2018 season.

It will also be the last weekend for persons to view the exhibit featuring Grundy County sports programs. In addition to displays of sports equipment and school memorabilia, there are also 25 information and photo panels highlighting sports in each of the county’s five schools as well as TBA, American Legion and Trenton Merchants teams. Video interviews run continuously as local sports personalities recall their experiences as players and coaches.

On 3:30 p.m. Saturday, sports historian Adam Criblez will present a program, “Why Sport History Matters: Tales from the Heartland.” Dr. Criblez is an associate professor in the Department of History and Anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and sports history is a specialty.

The museum will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission will be free during this final weekend.

Agenda Set For Tuesday

The Grundy County Commission will meet Tuesday at the courthouse.

The commission plans to open bids for financing of a new trackhoe at 9 a.m, followed by a meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m.

Halloween Carnival

The Trenton High School Halloween Carnival for youth ages infant to third grade will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the high school.

The carnival, featuring games and treats, will be held at 5 p.m. with the costume contest to begin at 6 p.m.

There is no admission for children to participate, however, the FCCLA chapter will be collecting items to support the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. Suggested items included canned foods, pillows, cleaning products, paper towels, toilet paper and bath towels. Cash donations would also be accepted. For every item donated, a raffle ticket will be given, with the winner of the raffle prize to be announced at the end of the costume contest.

On Monday...

Building & Nuisance Board, City Hall, 6 p.m.

Trenton City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Architectural Firm Proposal Gets OK

TRENTON R-9 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Ellison-Auxier of St. Joseph will be providing architectural services to the Trenton R-9 School District after being chosen to perform those duties by members of the R-9 Board of Education during a meeting on Tuesday morning.

On a vote of 4-0, the firm was selected from among three finalists considered by a committee comprised of board members Dorothy Taul and Cliff Roeder, band instructor Tim Gilham, Trenton Middle School Principal Daniel Gott and Rissler Elementary Principal Tiffany Otto. The other two

National Weather Service

It looks like a beautiful weekend with sunny skies and highs in the 50s to low 60s and lows ranging from 30 to 40. The high on Monday at the Government Weather Station at Trenton was 47, Tuesday’s high was 64 and Wednesday’s high was 62 and the low was 36. A total of .24 of an inch of precipitation was recorded on Monday. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 60, the low was 36.

Ellison-Auxier Will Help Develop Construction Project Plans

firms considered were ACI-Boland and Hollis and Miller, both of Kansas City.

A total of nine requests for proposals were received.

During a discussion prior to the vote, all five individuals expressed confidence in the three firms selected, pointing to their experience, projects completed and references. Roeder, who made the motion to accept the EllisonAuxier proposal, said he received very positive feedback from former Trenton R-9 Director of Supportive Services Dennis Gutshall regarding the current Princeton school construction project

that Ellison-Auxier has been working on with Gutshall, who has served as the project manager. That firm has also worked on other projects for the R-9 District as well as projects at North Central Missouri College.

The board will now negotiate with Ellison-Auxier to establish a fee for the work the firm will be doing for the district, which includes plans involving four construction projects being considered by the board to be completed once the bonds for the middle school are paid off next year. The project includes construction of a fine arts center

On The Field...

on the high school/middle school campus, enclosing the open area between the high school/middle school and music building, renovation of the TMS/THS Media Center and renovation of C.F. Russell Stadium, including restrooms, dressing rooms and concession areas.

Voting in favor of employing Ellison-Auxier were Roeder, Ms. Taul, Brandon Gibler and Marcie Cutsinger.

Absent from the meeting were Doug Franklin, Dr. David Whitaker and Corey Leeper.

The Trenton High School girls softball team is headed to the Elite Eight of the MSHSAA Class 2 Softball Tournament after a win over Lathrop on Wednesday. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap and photos from the contest.

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PLAYOFFS 5

W: Tolson

L: Huitt

SPORTS

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SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

STATE QUARTERFINALS: Trenton @ Holden, Saturday, Oct. 20 - 2 p.m. - Stub Memorial Field, Holden, MO

R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

Maci Moore crosses the plate following her three-run home run in the second inning of Trenton’s 5-0 sectional win over Lathrop on Wednesday night at Griffin Field. Moore added a single to left field and a bunt single to finish three-for-three in the victory.

ONE GIANT LEAP

Maci Moore’s first step after touching home plate wasn’t toward the dugout. Instead, she was sent backpedaling toward the backstop – the result of being hit by a wave of black jerseys that spilled out of the Bulldog dugout in the bottom of the second inning in Class 2 sectional action at Griffin Field on Wednesday night.

In the moments before the scene unfolded, Moore had blasted a three-run home run that faded into the night sky over the left-field fence.

As the Bulldog lead grew to 5-0, Moore’s shot had blown open the game and incited a roar from the crowd that would rival any that has ever gone up in the stands at the ballpark in Trenton.

“I knew if I just kept fouling off pitches I would get the right one that (Lathrop pitcher Brooke Huitt) would throw right down the middle,” Moore, who battled through the 10-pitch at-bat, said. “I was just happy that I put it in play and it went over.”

As it turned out, five runs were more than enough as Trenton defeated Huitt for the first time and beat the Lathrop Mules by the 5-0 margin, punching the fourth ticket to the state quarterfinals in the program’s decorated history.

Trenton’s last foray into the state quarterfinals ended on the right arm of Huitt, who cruised through six scoreless innings before holding on to win 4-3 and end the Bulldogs’ 2016 season. Huitt also closed the door on Trenton’s 2015 season in the sectional round of the state playoffs, pitching Lathrop to a 5-0 victory over the Bulldogs.

“It’s just rewarding,” Trenton Head Coach John Cowling said. “(Huitt and Lathrop) have been our road block. They have been that hump that we had to get over and we were finally determined enough to do it. We finally believed in ourselves enough to do it tonight.”

On this night, Trenton wasn’t going to let history repeat itself. The Bulldogs ambushed Huitt from the game’s first pitch, which Ainsley Tolson drilled to right-centerfield for a triple, and that was exactly the plan.

“Oh yeah, definitely,” Tolson said of planning on swinging away at the very first pitch. “(Huitt) is one of the best pitchers I’ve ever seen, so I knew going into it that she was probably only going to give me one good pitch. I figured it would probably be the first one to start it off, so I swung and it ended up going to the wall.”

Trenton wasn’t done after Tolson’s triple.

R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

Ainsley Tolson fires a pitch during the first inning of the Bulldogs’ victory over Lathrop on Wednesday night in the state sectionals. Tolson threw seven innings, shutting out the Mules on two hits while striking out 10 batters in the win.

Mykah Hurley followed with a base on balls and when Moore bunted, Lathrop threw home to keep Tolson at third base. While the play kept the Bulldogs off the scoreboard, it loaded the bases and the cracks were starting to show for the Mules, who have advanced to the state final four in each of the past three seasons, winning the state championship in 2015.

After Huitt finally recorded an out, striking out Salem Croy for the 1,000th strikeout of her illustrious career, Taylor Richman rocketed a ball over the Lathrop right fielder’s head for a two-run double.

“I saw my teammates on base, so I was just trying to put the ball in play to get them in,” Richman said. “I knew that if I went to right field with it I could at least score one, even if they caught it. That’s what I was trying to do.

“I was so happy (when the ball cleared the outfielder) because in the past I haven’t hit very well off of Brooke. She is such a good pitcher and I was just happy to get a hit off of her.”

Like Moore’s home run to follow, Richman struck her run-producing hit after running the count to two strikes, then fouling pitches off until she got the one she needed.

“That was just an incredible at bat by Taylor to battle to two strikes, then to foul pitches off,” Cowling said. “Then to get enough to drive that pitch to right field. She just had an incredible at bat to get us an early lead right there.”

As the bottom of the second inning began, things continued to roll Trenton’s way. McKayla Blackburn reached when her bunt attempt popped up, going over the head of Lathrop’s charging first baseman. That forced the second baseman to leave first base to retrieve the ball, giving Blackburn an infield single. Chandler Lynch followed, bunting as well, and reached on a Lathrop error to put two runners on for the Bulldogs.

By the time Moore got to the plate, there were two outs and the runners now stood at third and second. The sophomore shortstop

worked the count full before fouling off multiple pitches. She stroked one down the left-field line, a ball that easily had home run distance, but landed in foul territory. Two pitches later, the 10th of the at-bat, Moore crushed the home run that broke the spirit of the Mules.

While the offense was well-warranted, it was hard to envision Trenton needing more than the initial two runs scored in the first inning. Tolson, for her part, was masterful in the circle.

Trenton’s senior threw seven scoreless frames, allowing just two hits and striking out 10 batters in the victory. Lathrop only managed three baserunners all night, getting the third on Trenton’s only error of the game. But Croy quickly erased that threat, throwing the Lathrop runner out on an attempted steal at second base.

Still, the five-run cushion was nice.

“It’s so good to have that cushion,” Tolson said. “It means a lot, too, because it takes pressure off of me and it’s just a lot easier to throw to anybody. I’m not scared to throw any pitches because I know that we have extra runs. It’s really good to have that.”

Tolson utilized her drop curve ball, alternating between that and inside fastballs to keep Lathrop off balance as the Mules were shut out after scoring just one run in their previous game – a 1-0 win over Plattsburg in the Class 2, District 15 championship game.

“That’s what you see out of (Tolson) every time,” Cowling said. “She is the driving force behind us and she was on tonight. Even though she wasn’t as sharp tonight as she normally is, she fought through that and wanted this win for everybody. She wanted it for her teammates and she just kept on it the whole night.”

The loss for Lathrop was the first postseason loss not at the final four in Springfield in 1,467 days.

Trenton, meanwhile, improved to 25-2 overall on the season with the streak-busting win.

The Bulldogs now travel to Holden on Saturday to face the Eagles in the state quarterfinals.

If Holden is hoping to catch Trenton having a letdown after scoring such an emotional win for the program given the team’s history with Lathrop, the Eagles have another thing coming.

The Bulldogs hadn’t even left the field when the topic of keeping the pressure on began.

“They said it themselves, no let up, we have more work to do,” Cowling said.

The first pitch for Saturday’s state quarterfinal game is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Week 9

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 • PAGE 3

SPORTS

GRC STANDINGS Milan 6-0 Gallatin 5-1 Princeton 4-2 So.Harrison 4-2 Trenton 2-4 MAYSVILLE 2-4 Putnam Co. 1-5 Polo 0-6

Week 9 GRC Schedule Maysville @ Trenton Princeton @ South Harrison Gallatin @ Putnam County Polo @ Milan

8-0 6-2 5-3 5-3 2-6 2-6 2-6 0-8

Maysville @ Trenton

Trenton S Seniors Looking To Grab W Win

The Trenton High School seniors will step out onto the gridiron at C.F. Russell Stadium one final time on Friday night as Bulldogs. If the seniors want to walk off the field winners of their final home game, they must get past an upstart Maysville team, which has won two of its last three. “It looks like (Maysville) is really starting to play with confidence,� Trenton Head Coach Brandon Boswell said. “That’s what I noticed. They were a team that really went through some problems last year and obviously had a freshman quarterback who was trying to find his way.�

Maysville quarterback Mallen Cole is a sophomore now and after nearly two full seasons of experience, the Maysville signal caller is start-

ing to hit his stride.

Cole has made good use of a big weapon at wideout in Cy Uthe. The Winston product, playing with Maysville as part of a co-op between those schools, has had a strong season, doing a little bit of everything for the Wolverines on offense this year. “In my opinion, Uthe is

probably an all-conference receiver,� Boswell said. “He is a very talented player.�

But Maysville won’t stray too far from its roots, giving Trenton the same Veer Option offensive look that the Bulldogs are back into this year under Offensive Coordinator Wes Croy. In the option, Cole is the player Trenton will have

to keep an eye on.

Action at C.F. Russell Stadium kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday. A pre-game tailgate sponsored by Hodge Presbyterian Church will be held at the Eastside Shelterhouse, beginning at 5 p.m. The cost is $7 and proceeds benefit the New Soles for Bright Futures project.

Trenton Bulldogs Projected Starters TRENTON BULLDOG OFFENSE

QB 13 RB 28 FB 21 TE 24 OT 79 OG 57 C 35 OG 56 OT 75 TE 44 WR 23

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Head Coach: Mark Cole, sixth year as Maysville Head Coach 2018 Record: 2-6, 2-4 GRC Last Week: Won 44-6 at home against Putnam County Maysville made a major statement last week with a rout of Putnam County. The Wolverines had a very young team last year and went just 1-9 and struggled early this season, starting the year 0-5. But Maysville is starting to show growth as the experience mounts. The Wolverines have won two of their last three games and looked impressive in a two-touchdown loss to Princeton two weeks ago.

Who To Watch: Cy Uthe, Sr. (6-0, 160), WR #6 Uthe is quarterback Mallen Cole’s favorite target. The talented wideout could be a problem for Trenton’s secondary, which has struggled at times, on Friday night.

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HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

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SPORTS

Class 1 MSHSAA Girls Golf Championships

Gass Overcomes Early Struggles, Finishes 28th At State

Photo Courtesy Of Travis Mullenix

Trenton’s Werthen Gass sets up for a tee shot on the 11th hole at the Mozingo Lake Golf Course east of Maryville.

Gass carded a 192 at the MSHSAA Girls Golf Championships, good for a 28th-place finish at the two-day tournament.

Sports Briefs...

Five holes into the MSHSAA Girls Golf Championships at Mozingo Lake Golf Course near Maryville, the final tournament in the high school career of Werthen Gass wasn’t going great. The weather delayed the tournament’s start and a rules discussion in the group ahead added a second delay for Gass. On the scorecard, Trenton’s lone state qualifier was 10 strokes over par.

But Gass was determined not to let the rough start define her third trip to state.

The Trenton senior parred her sixth and her eighth holes. By the time Gass finished the first round - doing so early on Tuesday morning thanks to another weather delay - she had four total pars.

She would add six more pars and a birdie in her second round, giving her a final score of 192 for the two-day event - good for a 28th-place finish, her highest in three trips to the state tournament.

The early struggles were glaring on the first-day scorecard that showed Gass with a 51 on her first nine - the back nine after she started the tournament on the 10th hole.

Gass’ performance on the front nine of her opening round was a much-improved 46, however, vaulting her back up the leaderboard into a tie for 28th. She would hold that position through Tuesday’s sec-

JV Football Team Gets Win In Polo

The Trenton High School junior varsity football team scored a 22-6 victory on the road on Monday night in Polo, moving to 2-4 overall on the season.

Trenton got a 27-yard touchdown run from Nate Burkeybile and a 12-yard touchdown run from Quincy Griffin, taking a 14-0 lead with Tyler Siemer’s two-point run after the first score. Trenton iced the contest with a 22-yard touchdown run by Siemer, which was followed up by a two-point run from Burkeybile.

Trenton’s JV will be back in action next Monday, playing host to Maysville’s second squad in the season finale. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at C.F. Russell Stadium.

Grundy Softball Season Ends

The Grundy R-5 High School softball team saw its season come to a close on Thursday night, Oct. 11 at the Class 1, District 11 Tournament in Chillicothe. Grundy, which defeated Bucklin-Macon County in the opening round on Tuesday by an 18-8 score, fell 15-5 to topseeded Bevier in the semifinal, ending the Panthers’ 2018 campaign with a 7-11 record.

Against Bucklin-Macon County, Grace Larson had three hits and two RBIs while Anna Milazzo had two hits and four RBIs. Emma Baxter had two hits as well and drove in two runs. Against Bevier, Emily Otto led the way, going two-for-three with two RBIs.

Laredo Falls To Gilman, Splits With Chula

The Laredo seventh and eighth grade basketball teams were in action on Tuesday night, taking on Gilman City. Gilman won both ends of the doubleheader as the Tigers lost the girls game 43-14 and the boys game 35-24.

In the girls game, Laredo got six points from Morgan Foster while Gilman City got 16 from Madi Limburger, 13 from Presley Burke and eight from Erika Burke. In boys action, Gabe Novak scored 12 points for Laredo. Gilman City, meanwhile, got 14 points each from Kaden Locker and Brody Langfitt.

On Thursday, Oct. 11, Laredo split with Chula. The Tigers topped the Bobcats in the girls contest 20-16, but fell 39-23 in the boys match-up.

For the girls, Laredo was led by seven points from Lainie Lewis. Laredo’s boys were led by eight points from Gabe Novak.

Mercer And R-5 Split, Panthers Sweep ’Jays

The Mercer and Grundy R-5 junior high basketball teams drew a split on Monday night in Mercer with the Cardinals taking the girls contest 39-13 and the Panthers winning the boys game 32-6.

In the girls contest, Grundy got five points from Daya Allnutt while the boys received 16 points from Corbin Axtell and seven from Logan Foster.

The Grundy teams hosted Pleasant View on Tuesday night sweeping the Blue Jays with a 34-8 win in the girls game and a 44-14 win in the boys game. Allnutt led the Grundy girls with 12 points and Landry Oaks had six. Anna Fordyce tallied nine rebounds and Molly Milazzo had five steals. For the Grundy boys, Cole Peterson and Layden Fordyce each scored six points. Hunter Limkemann had nine points for Pleasant View.

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ond round, carding nine-hole splits of 48 and 47 to shoot a 95 on day two. “Werthen played very well at times, but occasionally gave some back around and on the greens,� Trenton Coach Travis Mullenix said. “However, she also made a bunch of great putts. She was striking the ball very well off the tee and with her hybrids throughout the tournament. The opportunities were there but at times we just weren’t able to capitalize on them to move up the leaderboard to a top-15 finish. With that said, Werthen really had a good tournament. She was able to finish higher than last year and played some really good golf in some pretty tough conditions. She beat a lot of solid golfers the last two days.�

The 95 was just one stroke off Gass’s personal best for an 18-hole round in a state tournament. She carded a 94 last year on the opening day of state at the Columbia Country Club. That would be her only score as rain eliminated the second round. As a sophomore in 2016, Gass shot 102 on both the first and second day at state - held that year at Meadow Lake Acres in New Bloomfield.

Gass closed her career with Trenton with the tournament. She brought Trenton back to state after the Bulldogs failed to send a girls’ golfer to the premier high

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL LeBlond 2, Trenton 0 St. Joe Christian 2, Trenton 1

Volleyball Team Falls Twice

The Trenton High School volleyball team wrapped up regular season play this week, falling 19-25, 25-20, 12-25 to St. Joseph Christian at home on Monday night and 25-22, 25-6 to LeBlond on the road in St. Joseph on Tuesday.

Monday’s home match saw Trenton fight back after dropping a close first set. The Bulldogs took the second game to force a third, but Trenton was running on fumes at that point.

Christian took advantage, taking the match with a 25-12 win in the decisive third game.

On Tuesday in St. Joseph, the Bulldogs battled tough in the opening set again, but the Eagles overwhelmed Trenton in the second game, taking the match with a 25-6 win.

No individual statistics were available from either match.

Trenton will be in district action next week in Lexington, where the fourth seeded Bulldogs will battle fifth-seeded Carrollton on Monday at 5 p.m.

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Senior Laura Carlson hits a serve during Trenton’s final home match of the season on Monday night. Trenton dropped the match with visiting St. Joseph Christian 1925, 25-20, 12-25.

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Kayla Pfitzner and Reagan Zibilski, both of Springfield Catholic, were the top two individual finishers at the 2018 tournament. Pfitzner won the individual state title with a score of 154, two strokes ahead of her teammate, and runner-up, Zibilski, who finished at 156.

Despite the one-two finish for Springfield Catholic, John Burroughs won the team title, carding a score of 701 for the tournament and besting Springfield Catholic’s runner-up total of 703 by a mere two strokes.

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Jordan Cox The gathering music played by the Dockery Chapel Methodist Church Praise Team on Sunday, Oct. 14 was "Good, Good, Father.” Kathy Madden led the congregation with several other hymns before mentioning the joys and concerns, followed by “The Lord's Prayer.” Karen Rorebeck gave the children's message. Echo Essick told of her recent trip to Africa, where she lived for nine weeks and was able to visit their schools, church services and medical facility. She stated that it was a very humbling experience.

It was announced the Woodys annual hayride will be held on Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. with a Halloween theme. A report was also given on the harvest dinner and bazaar.

Cathy Rice Dean and Cathy Rice hosted the annual Rice family apple squeezing a couple of Saturdays ago and due to cold weather and rain it was moved to John Rice's basement/garage. Following a soup lunch, family members Walter and Debra Clark of Rolla, Kara and Jason Smith of Manhattan, KS, Denise and Jonathon Boger of North Carolina, Mark and Lois Rice of Durham, NC , Jean Eakin of Rossville, KS, David and Gail Petty and Emma of Selmer, TN, Justin, Heidi, Ava and

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James Rice of Trenton, Dean and Cathy Rice and Karen Prothero made several gallons of homemade cider. Later that evening everyone gathered at the home of Dean and Cathy and enjoyed barbecue made by Mark Rice. Evelyn and Kaitlyn Trickel and Karen Prewitt of Trenton joined the group.

The special music on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Shelburne Baptist Church was played by the bell choir. Scripture reference was from Malachi 3:1-7.

On Oct. 14, Pastor Aaron Stark spoke using scriptures from Malachi 3:7-12. That after-

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Linda Urich Rural Dale Baptist Church attendance on Sunday, Oct. 7 was 68 for Sunday school and 115 for worship services.

Congratulated on their birthday anniversaries were Robbie Koon, Jan Hobbs and Morgan Foster. Special music was given by Melody Shipley.

Pastor Brad Prater preached his sermon “Belief and Betrayal” from John 13:18-30.

Attendance on Oct. 14 was 67 for Sunday school and 157

for worship. Chris Shuler was celebrating his birthday anniversary and Rick and Tammy Leafgreen were celebrating their wedding anniversary. Dean Smalling sang a special song. Pastor Prater gave the sermon, “Fundamental Changes/Study the Cross.”

It was announced the church would host a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the NCMC Baptist Student Union.

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noon, Shelburne hosted a deacon ordination service for Andrew Geiser and Eric Spears.

Karen Prewitt hosted a birthday anniversary dinner last Saturday for Julie Prewitt of Bethany. Others there were Marty Prewitt, Rob and Lisa Kincaid of Gladstone, Jessica

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Jerry and Sharon Berry were Thursday supper guests of Danny, Debbie and Colt Berry and carved pumpkins afterward. They ate supper on Wednesday with Ruby Elliott.

Jerry, Sharon, Stan and Mary Helen Richardson, Judy Jackson, Opie, Megan and Jandie Peterson and Barb Peterson were among those from this community that attended the visitation and funeral service for Dusty Wheeler on Saturday morning at the New Hope Baptist Church in Princeton.

Stan and Mary Helen Richardson and Judy Jackson visited several residents on Saturday at the Sunnyview Nursing Home. The Richardsons were Tuesday dinner guests of Gary and Shirley Berry and did some painting for them. Stan and Mary Helen were Thursday supper guests of the Chris Novak family and they all attended the basketball games at Laredo afterward.

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Stan Richardson gave the communion devotion and the communion prayers were given by Jerry Berry and Jim Westergaard. For the special, Sharon Berry talked about how she appreciated the youth of the church and that we should encourage them. She also read a poem she had written. Stan Richardson gave the message "The Blessings of our Problems (Part 2)” using various scriptures. Barb Peterson was in charge of pre-school and James Gott took shut-in communion. The church treated eight women to a ladies day out for lunch in Chillicothe on Friday.

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SATURDAY Missouri Day Festival Parade, 8:30 a.m.

THS Class of 1954, Dino’s Diner, 9 a.m.

Concert Featuring Kimberly Milton, Hodge Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m.

Southwestern Bell, Royal Inn Pizza, noon.

Church Women United Thrift Shop open, 17th & Harris, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grundy County Museum Open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Card Playing, Galt Lions Hall, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY Grundy County Museum Open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Trenton Elks Car Show and Cornhole Tournament, Trenton Elks Lodge, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

MONDAY Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 6:30 p.m.

WIC Recertification and Check Pickup by Appointment, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library open until 7 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.

Weight Busters, Grundy County Health Department. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 485-6424.

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.

Line Dancers, North 65 Center, 9:30 a.m.

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

TUESDAY Pi Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Lunch, North 65 Center, 11:30 a.m.

Community Writers Group, Geyer Hall Room 203, 3 p.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.

Major Dale Stepp American Legion Post No. 31, Legion Hall, 6 p.m.

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.

Celebrate Recovery, Wesley United Methodist Church, 6:30 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.

Tai Chi, North 65 Center. 10 a.m.

Cards and Exercise Class, North 65 Center, 12:30 p.m.

Activity Night, North 65 Center, 6 to 9 p.m.

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H o m e t o w n B oy

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

OLD FOLKS FALLING DOWN ISN’T GOOD POSITION TO FIND SELF IN

Some wise advice: When growing old, don’t fall down.

That’s hard to follow, I’ve discovered the hard way.

My recent fall was most dramatic of three I’ve had.

After this fall, I read MU Extension news about a grant to help old folks keep from falling.

I wish them speed, helping me stay erect.

My first falls came two years ago. After my second trip to a neurosurgeon, he asked why I wasn’t using a cane. I thought: “I don’t need a ….” With a change, I agreed. He’s right. I came a long way without a fall.

A cane isn’t just support it becomes a metronome for a slower pace. Quick speed changes cause falls.

Also, I’m wary of throw rugs.

In old age, my feet tangle with them as I shuffle along. Rugs catch my shoes and trip me.

I recall an early extension story. A home economist surveyed farm wives about making homes safer. As she went house to house, she learned later that the first contact called her neighbors. She warned them to take up throw rugs. “She doesn’t like rugs,” the farm wife warned her neighbors.

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when learners spread the word.

My latest fall came at the recent Photo Workshop. In a new place, I didn’t see a step down in the sidewalk. I was looking around.

My cane went down in front of me when I reached an unseen step. My whole body fell forward, chasing my wayward cane.

I landed on my nose and knee. Flat on the ground, I saw blood pooling on the concrete under my face. My nose flowed red. Sitting up, I found a Kleenex in my pocket to stuff in my nose to stop bleeding. I got up slow.

Just then, other faculty came along going to work.

They showed alarm asking: “What happened?”

I didn’t know I was bleeding from a cut brow from my broken glasses. One snapped a cellphone photo to show what they saw. My bright red stripes scared me.

With pressure, bleeding wounds stop. A torn kneecap doesn’t heal fast. I’ll learn this week how orthopedic surgeons fix knees.

My advice, use the cane.

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fore putting weight on it.

My hurt muscles respond to Tylenol. Pain relievers keep me walking. But, an entertaining side effect appears. Pills stir vivid dreams.

Last night I had two, and I know the triggers. I dreamed of doing a story on a pig farm in a dry riverbed. I thought those hogs will wash away in a flood. “Oh no,” the farmer said, “The river never floods.”

That came directly from Gulf Coast news along rivers that never flooded.

Next dream, I covered a Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale.

The printed catalog was missing genetics on the heifers. (I’d just worked on a story of six replacement sales coming this fall.)

While recuperating, the New York Times carried a story on taking care in aging. Well thanks, I’ll heed.

The second NYT story is harder to follow. Successful retirement comes from seeking contentment, it says. That reinforces recent talks with fellow retirees who keep part-time jobs. We agree. We enjoy our work. Frustration comes in being slower in old age than in our 50s and 60s.

I’ll share advice of my nurse daughter who works with old folks. She said: “You can’t retire. You’ve got to keep busy.”

She sees old guys retire and sit. They don’t last long. Those who stay active stay alive.

Here’s my plan: Keep writing.

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Three Farmers Plead Guilty To Grain Fraud

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Three farmers who pleaded guilty Friday in a large-scale organic grain fraud scheme were lured into participation by a Missouri businessman who was its mastermind, a defense lawyer said.

The farmers "convinced themselves to look the other way" while Randy Constant marketed the non-organic corn and soybeans they grew in Overton, Nebraska, as certified organic, attorney Clarence Mock said. They received significantly higher prices for their grain than they would have on the open market, and improperly rationalized their involvement because they weren't personally making misrepresentations to customers, he said.

"It's an old story. These are good, otherwise law-abiding people who were lured into one of these situations where if it's too good to be true, you know it can't be true," Mock told The Associated Press. "Obviously there were serious misjudgments here on the part of the defendants. But their conduct could be characterized as going along for a ride in a vehicle that was driven by Mr. Constant."

Mock spoke before his client Michael Potter, 41; Potter's childhood friend and neighbor James Brennan, 40; and Brennan's father, Tom, 70, pleaded guilty to felony wire fraud charges Friday afternoon in federal court in Cedar Rapids. They were released pending later sentencing hearings, where they are expected to face potential prison sentences and orders to forefeit potentially millions of dollars.

The case is getting attention in the fast-growing organic agriculture industry, which usually handles violations of federal standards through regulatory action instead of criminal prosecution.

The three admitted that they knew the grain being marketed as organic was mostly non-organic because it came from non-certified fields

or from certified fields where they applied pesticides and nitrogen in violation of USDA standards.

Prosecutors have said that the three conspired with the owner of a company with the initials "J.S." that operated out of Ossian, Iowa to dupe customers nationwide who thought they were buying grains that had been grown using environmentally sustainable practices. Prosecutors say the scheme lasted from 2010 to 2017 and generated at least $10.9 million.

Constant, of Chillicothe, Missouri, is the president of Jericho Solutions, which has a presence in Ossian, a town of 800 people in northeastern Iowa.

Constant didn't return phone messages Friday. He hasn't been charged, but the investigation is ongoing. Records show Constant voluntarily surrendered a certificate to operate in the USDA's National Organic Program last year, when prosecutors say the fraud scheme was discovered.

Mock said that Constant purchased grain from several other farmers throughout the Midwest that was marketed as organic.

A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office declined comment on Constant. Attorneys for the Brennans also declined comment.

Any cheating in the system is unfair to actual organic farmers, who go through a "very arduous" three-year process to achieve certified status through USDA, said Rosalyn Lehman, executive director of the Iowa Organic Association.

"It is good that the fraud has been uncovered, and that these dishonest farmers were caught, to protect both organic farmers and consumers," she said, adding that enforcement and oversight should be increased as demand for organic food grows.

Warm Homes Attract Pests In Winter Months

Six-legged pests want to share your warm home this winter.

University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall tells how to send crawling freeloaders packing.

These unwelcome visitors are mostly a lethargic nuisance. They do not bite, suck blood or spread disease.

They like nice, dry spots, usually between your home’s walls. They go dormant and sleep throughout most of the winter. Occasionally, however, these wayward bugs become social

Insecticides And Pesticides Ineffective; Like Sunny Side Of Home and decide to hang out in the living area of your home. If that happens, remember the not-so-Emily-Post rule of thumb for hosts: Guests, like fish, start to stink after three days. Throw them out.

Insecticides and pesticides are likely ineffective. For best results, give them the boot by manually removing them. The vacuum cleaner is your ally in evicting these invaders.

Look for them on the sunny side of your home. They like heat that re-

flects off light-colored siding and glass. They like windowsills, door thresholds and other entry points.

Caulking keeps them out and keeps the heat in. Put out the “no vacancy” sign by putting screens on doors, windows and vents.

These bugs like to spend their snowbird months in Missouri homes: • Multicolored Asian lady beetle.

This exotic ladybug is no lady. It varies in color from pale tan to deep reddish-orange. Some sport spots;

others prefer to go au naturel.

• Boxelder bug. This native pest likes to live where boxelder (a common maple) trees grow. They are mostly black with red-edged wings.

• Cluster fly. Black, hairy and a little larger than houseflies, they like to hang together, as their name implies.

• Brown marmorated stink bug.

These stink bugs really do stink. A lot. They also will make your vacuum cleaner smell vile too, so remove them by hand or use this technique

Temperatures Slightly Below Normal; Precipitation Above Normal

Temperatures last week averaged 56.8 degrees, 1.1 degrees below normal.

Precipitation averaged 2.38 inches statewide, 1.72 inches above normal. There were 1.9

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Corn harvested progressed to 79 percent this week, only 3 percentage points from last week due to wet weather. Soybeans coloring reached 96 percent. Soybeans dropping leaves progressed to 85 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 25 percent this week.

Soybean condition was rated 7 percent very poor, 16 percent poor, 32 percent fair, 37 percent good and 8 percent excellent.

Cotton harvested reached 70 percent this week, 20 percentage points ahead of last week.

Rice harvested progressed to 85 percent this week. Sorghum matured reached 90 percent, and sorghum harvested progressed to 51 percent this week.

Sorghum condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 39 percent good and 5 percent excellent.

Winter wheat planted for 2019 progressed to 20 percent this week, with 13 percent emerged.

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FFA GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY The FFA motto is “Learn- city of Indianapolis is where ing to Do, Doing to the convention will be held).

Learn,Earning to Live, Living Also, there are many inforto Serve.” The belief of giving mational activities about what back to the community is a members can do in their crucial part of the FFA. This community. charitable effort occurs at the The Missouri FFA Organichapter, area, state and na- zation has organized many tional levels of the FFA. events involving giving back The National FFA level to communities across the gives members many oppor- state. They’ve recently held a tunities to become involved. food drive at the state fair.

For example, a national conChapter and area levels is held annually. Dur- have recently held blood vention ing the convention, there are drives and many other charimany opportunities for mem- table events that have helped bers to complete charitable the local areas. acts around the city where In conclusion, the “Living the convention is being held to Serve” part of the FFA (although it has been held in motto has been a thoroughly other places, it has been per- carried out by all levels of the manently established that the FFA.

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Wright Memorial Hospital Has New Program

Wright Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of a new service line that will soon be offered to the citizens of Trenton and the surrounding region.

“Senior Life Solutions,” an intensive outpatient group therapy program, is designed to meet the unique needs of adults 65 and older who are struggling with depression and anxiety, often related to aging. Individuals may benefit from the program if they are experiencing any of the following common indicators or triggers - recently experienced a traumatic event; lost a spouse or close family member; loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities; changes in appetite; difficulty sleeping; loss of energy; feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks; and feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness.

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ipants meet three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group setting. The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social workers, a registered nurse, and other professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community.

“We’re extremely excited to bring this new service to the community,” said WMH CEO Steve Schieber. “There aren’t currently a lot of options for our seniors in this part of the state who are suffering from depression and anxiety.

Senior Life Solutions will fill that void for common issues our senior citizens are facing every day.”

Family members, physicians or other health professionals can refer individuals to the program. Patients may also self-refer.

For more information, persons can call 660357-4730.

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by Wendell Lenhart

Lots To Decide In November

There’s just about two weeks left until the November General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. With only one area election on the ballot, Seventh District State Representative, most of the attention will be on the statewide races such as our next United States Senator.

The other issues affecting local voters are the proposed amendments to the Missouri Constitution and the statewide propositions.

For the last two weeks and also for the next two weeks, the R-T is publishing a complete section of all the Wendell Lenhart proposals in their entirety. This is required by state law so all individuals will have the opportunity to read the complete proposals before they are voted on in November.

I don’t really believe that most people will read the complete publication, but I also know there are some who will. But at least the opportunity is there for those who want to know more and be an informed voter. It’s not always that way when voters are asked to cast ballots and are not sure what they are voting for or against.

I can’t ever remember this many amendments and propositions being on the ballot before, so it will take some research in order to be an informed voter on Nov. 6.

The bold language at the first of the amendment or proposition summarizes what the issue is about and the complete proposal or change in the law follows in a detailed format.

In addition, the Missouri Secretary of State publishes a fair ballot plain language version of the issue which is much easier to understand. You can read this information at: www.sos.mo.gov/elections/petitions/2018BallotMeasures.

Merideth Berry, community development specialist with University of Missouri Extension, shared information from MU that also helps summarize the issues voters will face: Amendment 1 Tightens campaign finance rules, limits gift-giving to legislators, requires a two-year period between leaving government and working as a lobbyist and requires procedures to be open to the public.

Amendment 2 Legalizes, regulates and taxes medical marijuana at 4 percent. Tax proceeds would be used to fund the regulation process and to fund health and care services for military veterans.

Amendment 3 Legalizes, regulates and taxes medical marijuana at 15 percent. Tax proceeds would be used to fund medical research into cancer and incurable diseases.

Amendment 4 Changes the rules for the advertising and administration of bingo games.

Amendments make changes to the Missouri Constitution.

Proposition B Would increase Missouri’s minimum wage 85 cents per hour each year to $12 by 2023.

Proposition C Legalizes medical marijuana, taxes it at 2 percent and uses the funds for veterans’ services, drug treatment, early childhood education and for public safety in cities with a medical marijuana facility.

Proposition D Would increase the fuel tax by 10 cents per gallon for gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane. Funds would be used for road maintenance and construction and to fund the state highway patrol. The current tax is 17 cents per gallon.

Propositions do not change the Missouri Constitution.

We will print these summaries in the newspaper again before the election to help remind voters what they will be facing in the ballot box.

We have also published commentaries on our Opinion/Editorial page last week and today providing information on both sides of Amendment 1. Other information can be found online at ballotpedia.org.

I urge you to spend some time the next few weeks studying the issues so you can be an informed voter when you enter the voting booth on the first Tuesday in November.

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Clean Up Missouri With ‘Clean Missouri’ Initiative

by Phil Tate “Redistricting...It’s All About Re-Election” Missouri citizens have a rare opportunity this November by the State Auditor. What they don't tell you is that the to make a real difference in our political process. Amend- State Auditor would be required to submit potential names ment 1, also known as the "Clean Missouri" initiative, ad- for approval to the individual legislative body being reapdresses a number of current political abuses in our state. portioned, along with a pool of applicants from the public.

It places a waiting period on former legislators who want And if the politicians can't agree, the demographer will be to be lobbyists; it limits lobbyists' gifts and entertainment picked by a lottery. expenditures on behalf of House and Senate members; it They posit that the demographer should not be picked brings “dark” independent candidate contributions into by the auditor because that is a state elected official. They public light, brings legislative documents and committee remind us that the secretary of state has responsibility for proceedings and electronic communications under the elections. What they don't tell you is that current law has scrutiny of the "Sunshine Law," forbids political fund-rais- redistricting commissioners appointed by the governor. ing on state property including the state capitol, and in my And the secretary of state is also elected, as is the goveropinion, most importantly, changes the way House and nor — both are state elected officials.

Senate Districts are redrawn every 10 years.

They contend that in an attempt by the auditor to make As people may remember, I was elected to six terms in districts as even and politically competitive as possible, as the Missouri House of Representatives. Both before my is called for in Amendment 1, that districts will look like time in the House and during my time there, I was involved "spokes of a wagon wheel," reaching in some cases a in the process of redistricting. I began as a participant in hundred miles from an urban area out into a rural area. this particular process as a result of being appointed by What they don't tell you is that Amendment 1 institutes a Gov. Ashcroft as a citizen redistricting commissioner in complicated mathematical formula as a guide to avoid 1980. I participated 10 years later co-chairing the Missouri such and retains the language already written into the MisHouse Committee on Congressional redistricting. souri Constitution, requiring districts to be "contiguous and I saw what happened behind closed doors. compact," thus eliminating this rather absurd allegation.

The drawing of new lines every 10 years is mandated Half of our state legislative races under the current by law to balance the number of citizens in each district maps have had only one major party candidate — Repubaccording to population changes as identified by the new lican or Democrat — on the ballot. More than 90% of races census. But, the current redistricting process is buried aren't competitive at all. Amendment 1 has clear and transdeep in the bowels of partisan politics. It has been a hid- parent criteria to ensure more fairness and competitiveden mystery to the public for too long. ness, and ensure neither party is given an unfair Members of the current redistricting process are told by advantage. No longer will politicians from either party be their respective political parties to seek maximum advan- able to be protected in gerrymandered districts. No longer tage for their respective political parties. The goal is to pro- will redistricting be the ultimate "political insider" game. tect incumbents. And to draw districts that favor a It is time to bring this process into the open — with pubcandidate of one party over the other. Very seldom did lic participation, a new purpose, and a fair and open politicians come to us and say "Please don't split this process on behalf of the public — not incumbent politicounty, or please don't split this township." They just asked cians and political party advantage. us to move lines to make their primary and general elecVoters have a chance to hold our state officials actions easier. It was all about their re-election — all of it. countable. The political reforms included in Amendment 1 Opponents of Amendment 1 are attacking it as a parti- will bring political changes that are long overdue. Each of san issue. This is despite support from former Sen. Jack these reforms is important. And just like campaign contriDanforth, State Sen. Rob Schaff and many former Repub- bution limits which were totally eliminated by our elected lican members of the Missouri House and Senate. This House and Senate members but reinstated by voters, issue is not partisan. It is just plain "good and open gov- Amendment 1 is a rare opportunity for voters to once ernment." again bring state government back to the people of They argue that a "political" demographer will be picked Missouri.

What Others Are Saying....

Where’s The Outrage?

Five former Kansas City Public Schools students and recent graduates have been shot and killed in 2018. All were minorities. At least seven other current students have been injured by gunfire since August.

Guest Editorials

Their stories should shock and outrage this city. Instead, the response has been silence.

Antonio Jones was a straight-A student. The 18-year-old was shot and killed in July, two months after he graduated from Central Academy of Excellence. Just last week, 18year-old Zyhame Jones was found shot to death in the middle of Sheffield Park on the city's northeast side. He was four credits shy of graduating from high school.

In Kansas City, the violent deaths of teenagers are now met with a quiet resignation. But imagine that 12 Shawnee Mission School District students had been shot this year.

What would the reaction be if this had happened in Overland Park or Blue Springs or Lee's Summit?

Why haven't these shootings spurred a community-wide commitment to reduce violent crime and protect Kansas City students?

Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell said he couldn't recall the loss of so many students in a calendar year — even in the much larger urban districts where he's worked.

Bedell was an administrator in Baltimore County Public Schools, which have about 113,280 students, and in the Houston Independent School District, which has about 214,175 students.

Kansas City Public Schools' student population is about 15,570.

"How does that happen?" Bedell asked.

Poverty, economic disparity and a sense of hopelessness are contributing factors, Bedell said.

Still, "the amount of murders with a district this size in comparison to those districts is shocking," he said. "I was a high

school principal for three years in Houston in a pretty rough community, and I didn't have a single kid in my school murdered. We constantly have to get our grief counselors inside our schools here. It's sad."

Bedell is working to address the issue by expanding the district's Success Mentoring Program. That alone won't solve the problem, though. Civic organizations, corporate leaders, elected officials and the philanthropic community must team up to develop innovative approaches to combat the violence that has disproportionally affected minority youth in Kansas City.

Bedell hopes the mentoring program will help. But at least 600 students are waiting to be paired with a mentor. About 60 percent of those waiting are minority male students. Men of color are needed.

The bloodshed must stop, Bedell said. But district leaders can only do so much to curb the violence — particularly once students leave school and return to their neighborhoods.

"An unstable community only enhances violence," he said.

Violence changes the culture of Kansas City schools. The district offers trauma support and grief counseling. But is that enough?

Annette Lantz-Simmons of the Center for Conflict Resolution doesn't think so. The center's employees teach conflict resolution skills in two of the district's four high schools and in both middle schools. Staff worked in two other high schools in the district last year. The classes are just a small part of the equation. But Lantz-Simmons would like the grant community to be more heavily involved.

The goal should be to take the training to each school in the district. But that requires more funding.

"We have pushed to get some of the city's biggest donors to pool their money together," she said. "It needs to be a district-wide cultural shift."

Lantz-Simmons is right. Reducing violence must be our collective priority, and that requires resources and a commitment from an array of local leaders.

Kansas City can't effectively educate students if we can't ensure their safety.

— Kansas City Star

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have been notified of test results.

“It is not unusual to see test results vary from one testing period to another,” Urton said.

“We hope to see levels come down over the next six to 12 months as the treatment process that will be implemented in November starts to have a positive impact on lead service lines located on private properties.”

TMU is in the process of cleaning the distribution system to prepare for the introduction of the treatment process. The process will assist in establishing additional protections from lead entering the water at those residences

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year period, a new business using at least 50,000kw per month can receive a 25 percent reduction in electric costs during the first year, a 15 percent discount the second year and a 5 percent discount in the third year.

The committee voted to recommend the council allow Chelsea’s to use the first year of the discount through February, with the second year kicking in with the March 2019 bill. The third year would begin in March 2020.

It was noted that the policy was last used when Piggly Wiggly was initially located in Trenton.

The council recently voted to discount residential electric rates by 5 percent, beginning with the November bill.

The committee also reviewed water and sewer proj-

with lead service lines. These actions may temporarily change the color, taste and smell coming from the water tap.

TMU encourages customers to review the simple tips included in their upcoming utility bill to learn how they can reduce their risk of exposure to lead. Those tips include flushing water taps for one to two minutes before using the water for drinking or cooking, purchasing a home treatment device or using bottled water for cooking or drinking.

A water quality hotline has also been established by the city for customers to call if they have questions or concerns regarding this issue. The number is 660-234-9172. ects currently under way as well as future projects. A rehabilitation/sewer line replacement project on Normal Street will be going out for bid. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton said two other projects involving the Ninth Street crossing elimination and improvements to lines on Eighth Street, will need to be bid out soon. Other future projects include water main replacement on Ninth Street and water main work in the 10th Street and Oklahoma Avenue area.

Urton also said several concerns have been received regarding the entrance off Highway 6 for the new Dollar General store in west Trenton.

He has contacted officials from the Missouri Department of Transportation about the concerns and is waiting for them to respond. He said the city has visited with Dollar General officials about additional lighting in that area.

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35. TableTop Farms 36. Quentin Brown, tractor Scotland County High School 37. Joe Brinser (political entry) 38. BR Brown and Towing Concordia High School 39. NCMC Barton Farm and Ag Club 40. Barnes-Baker 41. Milan High School Homecoming Queen 42. Salem Baptist Church Sweet Springs High School 43. Duane DeMoss, tractor 44. Eastview Manor Care Center 45. Galt Baptist Church Rock Port High School 46. Century 21 Smith and Associates 47. Dan Hegeman (political entry) 48. Trenton Cinema Marceline High School 49. Barnes-Baker 50. Derrick Sprague, tractor 51. Modine Manufacturing Company Putnam County High School 52. Gallatin Homecoming king and queen 53. Farmers State Bank

54. Union Coon Creek Baptist Church East Buchanan High School 55. R&R Farms, tractor 56. Citizens Bank & Trust 57. Roger Hawkins, truck 58. Trenton R-9 Mascot Team Hallsville High School 59. Phil Ray (political entry) 60. Trenton Elks Lodge 61. Trey's Place 62. Miss Calamity Jane 63. Barnes-Baker Savannah High School 64. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments 65. Garold Brown, tractor 66. Car Quest 67. Danny Brewer, tractor 68. Rusty Black (political entry) 69. Preferred Family Healthcare 70. Midwest Dance Synergy Dance Studio 71. Henry Martin (political entry) 72. Duane Johnson, tractor 73. Deanna Eitel, horses 74. Wayne Duncan, horses 75. North Missouri Saddle Club 76. Flying D Ranch, horses 77. Lynn Westcott, horses 78. Copper Penny Ranch, horses

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES

OCT. 17 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.33; oats, 3.65; soybeans, 8.09; milo 2.73.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn 3.54, Soybeans 8.00, Wheat 4.69.

2019 Crop - corn 3.59, soybeans 8.64, wheat 5.04.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.06 (Oct 18) 8.01 (Nov 18) 8.10 (Dec 18) 8.05 (Jan 19); Corn, 3.34 (N/C 18) 3.29 (Nov 18) 3.24 (Dec. 18) 3.27 (JFM) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.01 (Oct 18) 7.96 (Nov 18) 8.05 (Dec 18) 8.05 (Jan 19); Corn, 3.29 (N/C) 3.24 (Nov. 18) 3.19 (Dec 18) 3.27 (JFM).

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County Tax Comparisons

The Grundy County Commission receives information concerning the monthly sales tax revenue along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. All three are one-half cent sales taxes, although the collection amount varies slightly for each tax.

GENERAL REVENUE SALES TAX TO DATE (The county’s tax year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) Month 2017 2018 January $54,303.19 $28,051.32 $24,047.64 $32,520.64 February March $51,976.32 $55,469.41 April $33,630.88 $39,411.55 May $27,611.05 $19,095.73 June $51,406.55 $49,959.87 July $53,289.88 $54,161.43 Interest $132.19 $0.00 August $21,247.06 $31,890.60 September $52,480.94 $56,765.09 October $40,436.67 $33,271.12 TO DATE $410,562.37 $400,596.76 (Comparison Year to Date) ($9,965.61)

AMBULANCE SALES TAX 2017 Month January $54,261.16 February $24,035.19 March $51,966.58 April $33,614.27 May $27,590.20 $51,389.36 June July $53,262.86 Interest $132.14 August $21,247.03 September $52,457.36 October $40,391.47 TO DATE $410,347.62 (Comparison Year to Date)

2018 $28,043.53 $32,516.19 $55,452.64 $39,403.43 $19,067.25 $49,937.92 $54,144.79 $0.00 $31,885.26 $56,752.37 $33,271.57 $400,474.95 ($9,872.67)

LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX 2017 2018 January $54,260.87 $28,043.54 February $24,034.34 $32,516.22 March $51,966.35 $55,452.38 April $33,614.49 $39,402.77 May $27,589.14 $19,067.19 June $51,389.74 $49,937.96 $53,262.72 $54,144.74 July Interest $132.14 $0.00 August $21,246.81 $31,885.27 September $52,457.60 $56,752.44 October $40,391.62 $33,270.64 TO DATE $410,345.82 $400,473.15 (Comparison Year to Date) ($9,872.67)

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Dear Annie: Last year, I wrote to you about my beautiful 35-year-old daughter and the kidney transplant she'd just received through the United Network for Organ Sharing. I am "A Very Grateful Mom." My daughter continues to do well and is leading a healthy life. We would like to thank the donor family, but my letter sent to them through the donor channels was never responded to. It's been over a year and a half since my daughter received the lifesaving kidney, and we hope that someday the donor family reaches out to her so a proper thank-you can be given.

However, all is not good with her family. My teenage granddaughter has now been diagnosed with the same rare kidney disease her mother, my daughter, was diagnosed with. Although we know that it's a rare genetic one, we have no idea where it came from through the family. This disease has no cure or treatment. The only solution is a transplant when kidney function declines to that point.

Our hope is that it will be years before my granddaughter will need a transplant.

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an organ donor. One of the first things I did after my daughter's successful transplant (and witnessing how much better she felt) was to check the box on my driver's license. -- Still a Very Grateful Mom Dear Grateful Mom: I am so incredibly sorry to hear about your granddaughter. I'm glad to encourage readers to consider registering as organ donors, if they haven't already. A single organ donor has the potential to save eight lives.

Visit https://www.dmv.org/organdonor.php for more information.

Dear Annie: A friend of mine is getting married next year. The wedding and reception will be held at a lovely venue. Is it appropriate to request that guests attending wear appropriate attire? It seems everyone is dressing so casually these days; there is concern that guests might wear jeans. We realize it is the presence of friends and family that really matters, but is it asking too much to expect folks to wear their nicer clothes? -- B.H. Dear B.H.: True, everything is getting more casual these days -- but jeans at a wedding?

I should hope no one's that dense. Fortunately, there's no

need to leave it up to hope. Your friend can simply note the dress code on the invitation. The standard options, from most to least formal: white tie, black tie, formal, dressy casual and casual (and even "casual" definitely does not mean bluejeans). Letting guests know the appropriate attire is not asking too much; it's helpful for everyone.

Dear Annie: "Judged in Jarvis" wrote to you about the troubles she's faced because of her husband's unexpected death and their not having a will. She encouraged readers to make wills, and you did, too. My father died in 1990, and he had a will. After his death, it was probated. The court costs, executor fees and lawyer fees ate up 60 percent of his estate. I was determined not to let that happen to my children. I got a revocable living trust instead. Upon my death, all my property will go to my children as beneficiaries.

There will be no lawyer fees.

And it cost me less than a third of what my father's probate cost. So please advise your readers in the future to get a living trust instead of a will. -Christine Dear Christine: You make a good point. I'd like to encourage readers to do their research and consider which option is best for them. Whether using a living trust or a will, the important part is to get started on planning well before you think you need to.

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Saturday 7:30 a.m. – noon.

TJul31-Oct19 -----------------------------------------We now carry PELICAN COOLERS See store for details GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave. (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FNov2 -------------------------------------------

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PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook!

TDec7 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FDec7 ------------------------------------------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 TDec21 ------------------------------------------CUSTOM SIDING *Vinyl Siding *Vinyl Windows Replacement and New Construction 660-684-6869 voice mail • leave message. dOct9-Nov2 -------------------------------------------

INSURANCE

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 TNov16 ------------------------------------------FOR 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. TDec14 ------------------------------------------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, WNov9 Trenton.

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Call Phil or Leah 660-359-3806 * 660-635-0434 * 660-635-0537 TDec21 ------------------------------------------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 TDec21 ------------------------------------------CAREFULLY, INSURE 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 TNov30 -------------------------------------------

WEB SITES

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Shelly's Pet Care. Appointments available Monday - Saturday, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648.

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FARM NEEDS

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------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 FNov2 ------------------------------------------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 651-238-2697 to discuss.

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Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested starts at $50 with photo Photos with standard engage$25 ment announcement 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 starts at $50 months Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $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. TDec7 ------------------------------------------The Curators of the University of Missouri will receive Sealed Written Bids for the Lease of 590 acres, more or less, of the Thompson (Research Center) Farm located in Grundy County, Missouri until 2:00 P.M., CT November 9, 2018 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the UM Supply Chain office, Kansas City, MO 64110. Specifications and conditions of bidding along with land description and the required bid document can be found at the UM Website: https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/fa/procurement/bid s. You can also contact James Shatto for assistance by phone at 816-235-1397 or via email at shattoj@umkc.edu. The Curators of the University of Missouri reserves the right to waive any informalities in bids and to reject any and all bids.

M240d19* ------------------------------------------Looking for the family of William Leora Middaugh "Bill" (1889-1971) Call 660-359-3602.

M955d23* ------------------------------------------STUCKER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting Saturday, October 28 2 p.m. at the Cemetery Loma Hurst, Sec./Treas.

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RUMMAGE SALES

Multi-Family Garage Sale 537 NW Church St., Edinburg, Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Clothes, home decor, fishing, miscellaneous.

P937d19* ------------------------------------------307 Johnson Drive, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 19 & 20, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Gas stove, like new; antiques, clothing, pictures, jewelry, toys, glassware, many other household items.

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

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

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

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J48d19 ----------------------------------------House for Sale 2 bedroom fixer upper for sale. 400 Washington St., Trenton, MO. Asking $3,000 or best offer. Call 660-635-1997.

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1724 E. 9th St. • Trenton, Mo. 660-359-2224

New Exclusive! – This home boasts over 3,000 square feet of finished living space! Highlights include 4 bedrooms with 2 master suites, 4 bathrooms, professional landscaping, finished basement, water softener, back deck perfect for entertaining, and a 2 car attached garage!

The living room is open to the formal dining room with patio doors to the back deck and the dining room connects to the kitchen and adjoining laundry room. At the opposite end of the home sits the first master suite with walk-in closet and full bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, and a guest bathroom. The second master suite is the only room on the second floor with a walk-in closet and full bathroom.

The basement features additional living space with a family room, office space, and 4th full bathroom. The back yard has a custom-built jungle gym that will keep the kids entertained for hours! $229,000

STORAGE, JOHNSON SPACE FOR RENT. 359-6910 TDec14 ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-654tf 0241.

------------------------------------------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 Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------2 bedroom house for rent.

Bob Morgans. 740-591-0309. dtf ------------------------------------------Grundy Housing Apartments 1850 East 8th St, Trenton, MO. Two bedroom apartment available. All maintenance provided including snow removal and lawn care. Call Rachel at 660-646-0248, TDD# RELAY 711. Equal Housing OpG45d2 portunity.

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Includes range and refrigerator and washer/dryer hook-up. $425.00/month. Deposit and references. 660-591-5300.

J939d19* ------------------------------------------Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Trenton with country view. $600 a month, $800 deposit. No pets or smoking. Central air & heat. Includes stove, dishwasher & carport. Home is very clean. 660-359-2922.

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Pest-A-Cator & Pest-A-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent repeller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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HELP WANTED

Updated Ranch - Move-in ready home! This 3 bedroom ranch has had many updates and it is located across the street from Van Meter park!

Updates include a remodeled kitchen, newer back deck, newer roof, refinished hardwood floors, and new tile. One level living with a high-efficiency furnace, central air, one car attached garage, and storage shed. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to buy a turn-key home at a very affordable price! $63,900 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton.

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PDQ Cleaning Services is hiring for a Janitorial Position. Apply at 1433 LuLu in Trenton, or call 660-359-2836 with questions.

P45d30 ------------------------------------------Immediate opening available for Victim's Advocate for Daviess and Grundy Counties. Ideal applicants will have social work or community-based service experience. Position is full time with some benefits. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

College degree is preferred, but not required. Applicant will be required to pass a background check; must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Candidate must have occasional evening and weekend availability. Please send cover letter, resume and three references to PO Box 37P, Gallatin, Missouri 64640. For more information, please email both clarkpa@grundycountymo.com and daviesscountypa@ gmail.com. Resumes must be received by October 26, 2018.

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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, TRENTON, MISSOURI HALEY BROOKE FLOYD, Plaintiff/Petitioner, vs.

ANTHONY LEE FLOYD, Defendant/Respondent.

Nature of Suit: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Case No. 18AG-DR00183 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication The State of Missouri to: ANTHONY LEE FLOYD Address Unknown You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY, TRENTON, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after OCTOBER 19, 2018, judgement by default will be entered against you.

Petition Filed: October 11, 2018 Tamira Gray, Deputy Clerk dOct19,26,Nov2,9 -------------------------------------------

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 18AG-PR00037 In the Estate of DONALD A OPITZ, Deceased.

NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DONALD A OPITZ, Decedent: On 19-JUL-2018, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the Personal Representative of the estate of DONALD A OPITZ, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business address is: JILL EATON, Public Administration, 700 Main Street, Ste 12, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-3594040 EXTâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;2249.

The personal representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, business address and phone number is: TARA WALKER, Andereck, Evans, Lewis, Figg & Battagler, LLC 9th & Washington Streets PO Box 547 Trenton, MO 64683 Telephone Number 660-3592244 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death: 03-JUN-2017 Date of first publication: 10-19-2018 /s/ Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dOct19,26,Nov2,9 ------------------------------------------

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All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Tri-County R-VII School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The Tri-County R-VII School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.

The Tri-County R-VII School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Tri-County R-VII School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed Director of Special Education office during school hours or by appointment.

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DEATHS

Orville Lynn Trainer Jr.

Orville Lynn Trainer Jr., an 86-year-old resident of Princeton, died on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at his home.

Memorial graveside services and inurnment with military rites will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in the Prairie Ridge Cemetery at Modena.

A family visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Roberson Funeral Home at Princeton, which is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Trainer was born on June 13, 1932 in Modena, the son of Orville Lynn and Mary Emma Pickett Trainer. He was married on May 17, 1957 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Hildegard Lieselotte Kaltwasser, who survives of the home.

He graduated in 1949 from Princeton High School. He was a graduate of Truman State University and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. In November 1959, he started the Trainer Implement Company, which he owned and operated for 10

years. He then went to work for Crossroads Package Store for 40 years.

He was a member of the Princeton Christian Church, Princeton Masonic Lodge #35, Princeton American Legion and VFW Post No. 159 of Princeton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Eric (Laura) Trainer of Knoxville, TN; a daughter, Staci (Russell) Myers of Barberton, OH; grandchildren, Cameron and Griffin Trainer, Laura Brown, Daniel (Lindsey) Moore, Darrel (Amy) Myers and Anthony Myers; a brother, Russell (Karen) Trainer of Mercer; sister, Linda (Galen) Lowrey of Laredo; and many greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Dean Trainer.

Memorials may be made to Princeton Christian the Church and/or Prairie Ridge Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

One person sustained minor injuries Monday morning, Oct. 15, in an accident on the Thompson River Bridge, one mile west of Trenton.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the mishap occurred when a van driven by Anthony J. Ciambrone of Baldwin City, KS was eastbound on the bridge and slowed due to a crash in the roadway. Alexis Palmer of Trenton was also eastbound and did not see that Ciambrone had slowed and struck his vehicle from behind.

Ms. Palmer’s vehicle came to rest facing southeast on the bridge. Her car had to be towed from the scene after sustaining extensive damage, while Ciambrone’s van was driven from the scene with minor damage.

Ms. Palmer sustained minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital.

The accident was investigated by Trooper J.E. Hainey, with assistance from Trooper C.S. Riley.

An accident on Wednesday morning in Mercer County resulted in moderate injuries to a Princeton man.

Clayton L. Bertrand, 27, was taken to Harrison County Hospital at Community Bethany for treatment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Bertrand was the driver of a truck that was eastbound on Route M, two miles east of Mercer, when the vehicle traveled off the south side of the

road. The vehicle returned to the roadway and skidded across the center line, then traveled off the north side of the road and overturned, coming to rest on its wheels. The vehicle was demolished.

The accident was investigated by Trooper B.N. Raney, assisted by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and the Mercer County EMS-First Responders.

The Grundy R-5 Board of Education set its graduation date and heard several reports during a meeting on Wednesday night.

According to information provided by Superintendent Rob Deaver, graduation ceremonies for the senior class of 2019 will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. The event will be held in the high school gym at Galt.

The board voted to transfer $75,000 from the general fund to the capital projects fund for maintenance projects and approved evaluations for the health and wellness program.

New policies and updates were reviewed and the board also heard an update on maintenance work. A new reading program being incorporated at the elementary school was discussed as well as achievement tests that the junior class will be taking this year, including

the PSAT, ASVAB and ACT. The board also heard about recent teacher professional development activities.

It was announced that the elementary school would hold a Veterans Day breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 in the school cafeteria. There are 28 students with perfect attendance at the elementary school while 42 students at the junior/senior high school had attendance of 98 percent or higher for the months of August and September. The junior/senior high school year to date attendance average is 97.44 percent.

An executive session wash eld for a student issue and personnel matter, with no announcement made.

The next meeting of the board will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the high school.

NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Polish sausage, bun, creamed corn, tropical fruit, sugar cookie.

Tuesday-Biscuit and gravy, sausage patty, hash brown patty, copper penny salad, Jello salad.

Wednesday-Oven-fried chicken, potato salad, cucumber and onion salad, banana half.

Thursday-Ham and bean, corn bread, cole slaw, pineapple.

Friday-Battered fish, chicken

strips, baked potato, broccoli with cheese sauce, mandarin oranges, muffin.

(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.)

Area school menus may be found on the Republican-Times website, www.republican-times.com and on the R-T Facebook page.

Mishap On River Bridge

Princeton Man Hurt In Mishap

R-5 Board Holds Meeting

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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 Tamara M. Routh, Des Moines, IA; Robert A. Whitham, Laredo; Eric L. Briggs, Cainsville; Arnold D. Hearn, Trenton; and Darla F. Mathews, Princeton.

Pleading guilty to speeding and fined $80.50 were Kristy K. Shivers, Trenton; and Jennifer C. Soriano, Trenton.

Alexander L. Grams, Kirksville, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50.

Civil Court Associate Civil Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Kenneth B. Flowers. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $5,867.36. The case involved breach of contract.

Capital One Bank (USA) NA vs. Jake M. Baucom. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,253.89 and costs.

The case involved a suit on account.

Harrison County Community Hospital vs. Bradley A. Collins.

The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,526.58. The case involved a suit on account.

Small Claims Trenton Money Store vs.

Kelvin Maggiefield. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $751.50.

Trenton Money Store vs. Mary E. Miller. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $479.50.

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Marty Fisher, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a stop sign at the point nearest the intersection and was fined $10.50 and $41.50 costs.

Timothy Demsich, Trenton, pleaded guilty to displaying unlawful plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Charles Barbage, Trenton, pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Melanie Byrnes, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to making a false report and had a trial set for Nov. 20.

Misty Degroot, Davis City, IA, pleaded not guilty to trespassing and had her case continued to Nov. 20.

William Draper, Trenton,

pleaded guilty to failing to yield and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs Pleading guilty to nuisance violations and fined $150 and $41.50 costs were Sheila Imgarten, Trenton; Lora Kelly, Trenton; and Tammy Posey, Chillicothe.

Logan Kimberling, Trenton, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs on each charge.

Marshall Knapp, Trenton, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

James Lewellen, Trenton, pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Colbi Riley, Trenton, pleaded guilty to obstructing police and was fined $200 and $41.50 costs.

Matthew Ross, Trenton, pleaded guilty to tampering and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs.

Jorge Sanchez, Milan, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to violating the open container ordinance and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Alvin Villacampa, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Tylee Wheelbarger, Brookfield, pleaded guilty to peace disturbance and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Menno E. Miller, Princeton, and Mary A. Hershberger, Spickard.

Shawn Allen Gott and Susan Kay Hashman, both of Mercer.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Donald L. Valeka vs. Ann P. Valeka.

REAL ESTATE Richard Hays and wife to Greg Sharp and wife.

Amanda Howe and others to Debbie Griffin.

Robert B. Witten Trustee and others to BTC Bank.

Larry P. Wilson and others to Sherea L. Stephens and husband.

Rick A. Gott and wife to Nicole R. Franklin and husband.

William N. Griffin to Shaun McCullough and wife.

Richard L. Barnes, Trustee to Robert W. Barnes.

Wilbur N. Perry and wife to Stuart T. Eller and wife.

Trenton Fire Department Oct. 15: firefighters responded to a fire in an apartment.

Trenton Police Department Oct. 8: officers responded to a report of peace disturbance at a west residence and made an arrest on a warrant at a south residence. A subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia at an east residence and officers investigated suspicious circumstances in the east part of town.

Oct. 9: officers investigated a juvenile issue at an east residence.

Oct. 10: officers investigated suspicious circumstances in the downtown area and investigated an assault at an east residence.

Oct. 11: a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the downtown area and officers were called to a juvenile matter at a west residence. A domestic

dispute was reported at a north residence and officers investigated a report of stealing at an east residence. A report of harassment was investigated in the downtown area.

Oct. 13: the abuse/neglect of a child was investigated at an east residence and officers responded to a suicide threat at a south residence.

Oct. 14: officers investigated a report of a missing person at a north residence and a report of a stolen motor vehicle in the east part of town. They responded to a suicide threat in the downtown area.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

CARD SHOWERS

A card shower has been requested for Earleen Pinnick, who will celebrate her 90th birthday anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Cards may be sent to her at 4076 Velarde Lane, Sarasota, FL 34235.

The Trenton Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters.

Those selected will be trained through the Basic Firefighter course. For more information, call 359-5552.

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TPD Called To Three Mishaps The Trenton Police Department responded to accidents on Oct. 11, including one that resulted in citations being issued.

According to Officer Jasmine Diab’s report, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Rebecca L. Calivere of Trenton was traveling on Ninth Street. She was looking out her window, she said, and didn’t realize that the vehicle in front of her, driven by Kerry J. Simmons of Auburn, KY, was stopped to make a right turn onto Custer Street. The front of Ms. Calivere’s car struck the rear of Ms. Simmons’ vehicle, causing minor damage to both vehicles.

Ms. Calivere was ticketed for following another vehicle too closely and failing to maintain financial responsibility for a vehicle.

Sgt. Jeb Walker also investigated an accident on Oct. 11 at the intersection of Ninth and Main streets. According to his accident report, the mishap occurred when a sport utility vehicle driven by Carol J. Martin of Trenton was turning west from Ninth Street onto Main Street. Ms. Martin said she was blinded by the sun and did

FFDD B Board Meeting Set

The Board of Directors of the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County will be holding a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22.

The meeting will be held on the first floor of the Grundy County Courthouse in the FFDD conference room. A personnel item will be discussed.

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Something To Think About VINCE NEAL

DIRECTOR

WAKE OR VISITATION

Many people hold what is known as calling hours, viewing, visitation or a wake preceding a funeral. During this period, the body, in an open or closed casket, is present and friends and relatives stop by to pay their respects to the grieving family. On many occasions, this is a time when religious or fraternal services are held.

Viewing varies in length from several hours immediately proceeding the funeral to a period up to a week before the funeral.

A period of one to three days for viewing is quite common.

Often it is most convenient

to have the viewing and visitation in a funeral home. However, there are alternatives. It may be possible to have the viewing in a church or private home. If you choose an alternate place, you should ask the funeral director to make arrangements to transport the deceased to and from the funeral home.

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not see a van driven by Cora C. Bonnett of Galt, which was eastbound, traveling straight through the intersection on Ninth Street. The two vehicles collided and the Bonnett vehicle had to be towed from the scene. There was minor damage to Ms. Martin’s vehicle.

No injuries were reported at the time of the accident and no tickets were listed on the report.

One vehicle sustained extensive front end damage in an accident investigated Monday by the Trenton Police Department.

According to Sgt. Jeb Walker’s accident report, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Paul A. Young of Trenton was traveling near the intersection of Ninth and Washington streets when a sport utility vehicle driven by Racheal N. Thomas of Trenton stopped in front of him. According to the report, Young was following too closely and struck Ms. Thomas’ vehicle from behind. There was extensive damage to the front end of Young’s car and minor damage to Ms. Thomas’ SUV. No tickets were issued in the noninjury mishap. republican-times.com republican-times.com

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