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Friday, December 27, 2019
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BRIGHT FUTURES
Bulldog Challenge
Event To Benefit Food Programs For the third year in a row, Bright Futures programs at Trenton and Gallatin will be the beneficiaries of the “Bulldog Challenge,” an event in which items will be collected to meet the basic needs of students in the Trenton R-9 and Gallatin R-5 school districts. This year’s challenge will take place at the Tuesday, Jan. 7 girls and boys varsity basketball games between the two schools, which will be taking place at Gallatin. Both towns will have backpacks at the game, where fans can bring
food donations that will be used for the seventh through 12th grade weekend food packs provided by each school. The backpacks will be located at the admission gate. In addition to food items, monetary donations will also be accepted. The food pack donation will also be the donor’s admission to the games, which tip off at 6 p.m. All gate receipts will go toward the Gallatin weekend food pack program as well, so See Challenge, Page 4
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Briefs... Tax Payment Drop Box Grundy County residents are reminded that a drop box is located outside the Grundy County Courthouse for the convenience of those who are paying their 2019 taxes. The secure drop box is located outside the north door of the courthouse, where payments can be made any time. Grundy County Collector/Treasurer Barb Harris said her office, located on the second floor of the courthouse, will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31 to allow residents to pay their taxes. Tax payments that are mailed must have a Dec. 31 postmark to be considered paid on time.
Amendment On Agenda The Grundy County Commission is planning to amend the 2019 budget during its meeting set for Tuesday. The commission will meet with Jessica Burns of the Missouri Department of Transportation at 9 a.m. to discuss bridge inspections, followed by approving an amendment to the 2019 budget regarding the drug court federal grant received in October. The commission also plans to meet with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m.
Filing Dates Are Announced The filing dates for the Aug. 4, 2020 primary election have been announced. Those wishing to file may do so from 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Those filing for the statewide offices of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, sixth district U.S. representative and seventh district state representative may do so in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center in the Ashcroft Building in Jefferson City. Those seeking the Grundy County offices of first district commissioner, second district commissioner, assessor, coroner, collector/treasurer, public administrator and sheriff may do so in the county clerk’s office, located on the second floor of the courthouse.
R-T Office Closing Early The Republican-Times newspaper will close early on Tuesday, Dec. 31 for the New Year’s holiday. The office will close at noon and also be closed on Jan. 1. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Jan. 2 for regular business hours.
2019 Year-End Review
Levies, New Superintendents Top Area News It was a busy 2019 in Trenton, Grundy County and the surrounding area. Here are just a few of the highlights from January to April, as documented by the Republican-Times. January The Western District Court of Appeals ruled against the Hickory Neighbors United, Inc. in its lawsuit to keep a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) from locating on property southwest of Trenton. The lawsuit is seeking a judicial review of a decision by the Missouri Clean Water Commission’s Administrative Hearing Commission to award an operating permit to Trenton Farms RE. The Missouri Supreme Court heard an appeal of the appeals court ruling in September, but has yet to announce a decision. The University Extension Council went before the Grundy County Commission, requesting additional funding from the county in its 201920 budget. Citing a cut in funding at the state level, the council requested $24,000 from the county, an increase of $4,000. State statute requires the county provide some funding for extension. The county eventually settled on a $20,000 expenditure for extension. The Trenton R-9 Board of Education voted to put a “no-tax” increase levy proposal on the April ballot, asking voters to approve continuation of a 90-cent levy to fund up to $7 million in building improvements. The levy vote received overwhelming support in April, allowing the district to construct a new performing arts center as well as make improvements at the high school, middle school and elementary school. A new concession stand is also being built at C.F. Russell Stadium. As part of the project, donations have been received from Troy and Cathy Smith ($25,000) and the Hoover Foundation ($125,000) to make upgrades to the performing arts center. The Trenton City Council overrode a veto by Mayor Dr. Nick McHargue, moving forward with hiring the firm of Gilmore and Bell to prepare documents for a $1.2 million loan the city was to receive for the new fire training facility. The city had already purchased the burn tower at a cost of $700,000, with the rest of the money to pay for development of the site. After approving Gilmore and Bell on a 4-2 vote, Dr. McHargue vetoed the vote, saying he was not happy with the additional cost to the city and that
the interest being paid by the city would be tax exempt to the lender. The council then voted 6-0 to override the veto. The loan was eventually approved by the council. Work has been done on the training center site and the burn trailer has been installed. Dr. Beverly Hooker officially retired from the Green Hills Head Start program after 32 years, including 21 as the program director. She was the subject of a story appearing in the Republican-Times. Seniors Morgan Axtell and Wayne Baxter were crowned the Grundy R5 homecoming queen and king on Jan. 17. Trustees approved a two-year extension of the contract for North Central Missouri College President Dr. Lenny Klaver, keeping him on board through 2023. His salary was set at $160,000 when trustees approved the 2019-20 college budget later in the year. It was announced that Dr. Molly Harp would be joining the staff of Wright Memorial Hospital. A resident of Hamilton, she began work with the Physicians’ Group in February. Mike Stegman was named superintendent of the Trenton R-9 School District, replacing Dan Wiebers, who would leave Trenton at the end of June to accept the superintendent’s job in Chillicothe. Stegman came to Trenton from the Cimmaron-Ensign Unified School District 102 in Kansas, where he had been superintendent since 2016. He received a three-year contract, with a staring salary of $110,000. The Grundy County Commission approved the 2019-20 budget, which showed a deficit of just over $502,000. Commissioners, who voted 2-1 to approve the budget, said they hoped to see that deficit shrink during the year. Expenditures included a 25cent per hour pay increase for employees and a 5.6 percent increase in health insurance costs as well as a 21.9 percent increase in worker’s compensation and an 8 percent increase in liability insurance. Don Sager cast the lone no vote. February Megan Derry of Trenton was named executive director of the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association. As part of her duties, she is also leading Trenton’s participation in the Missouri Main Street Connection program. The TDIA, during its annual meeting, re-elected Phil Hoffman, Dr. Lenny Klaver, Sarah
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A public meeting held in March to revive arts in the community has resulted in “Art’s Alive,” an organization working to develop a schedule of arts programs for area residents. Dan Maxey is the Art’s Alive president.
investigate the cause of the blaze, which has yet to be determined. The chamber and license bureau eventually found a new home, relocating to 611 E. Ninth St. The NCMC Foundation recognized four individuals during the Pirates Ball. Honored as Distinguished Alumni were Allan Seidel, Arnie Arneson and Evelyn Trickel. Delores Kuttler was recognized as a lead contributor. March The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved salary increases for the 2019-20 year that added $600 to the base of the salary schedule as well as a $50 increase to each column of the schedule, beginning at the master’s level and moving right. Non-certified staff received a 30-cent per hour increase to their salary schedule and both groups were allowed to move one step on their respective schedules for years of experience. Staff who have received 100 days of sick leave were also given permission to bank up to five days. The Trenton City Council said no to a proposal that would have allowed for the city to make a $2 million loan between two utility department funds to help pay for work needed at the wastewater plant. After several attempts to get the loan approved, the council decided not to move forward and, instead, is borrowing money to do the project as well as using certificates of participation TMU has available from past projects. The headworks project, which had originally been estimated to cost around $3 million, is now costing the city $3.981 million.
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National Weather Service Rain is likely throughout the weekend with highs ranging from 60 on Saturday to the low 40s on Sunday and Monday. The lows are anticipated in the low to mid 30s. The high in Trenton on Monday, Dec. 23 was 59 while Tuesday’s high was 57. The high on Christmas Day was 63 and the overnight low was 43. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.
Maloney and Bonita Price to its governing board, which was expanded from nine to 11 members. Sena Arnold and Michael Baugher were elected to fill those positions. Seniors Taylor Richman and Max McNabb were named the 2019 THS courtwarming queen and king. Named as THS Students of the Quarter for the Second Quarter were Sidney Lynch, senior; Halley Windsor, junior; Royce Jackson, sophomore; and Kaylor Farris, freshman. Pharon Pilgrim and Jamee Scearce were named the NCMC homecoming king and queen during events held on Feb. 4. Recognized as the family of the year was the Eaton family of Mound City. The Trenton R-9 Board of Education revised its 2018-19 school calendar due to weather, but delayed action on the 2019-20 calendar, which is based on attendance hours rather than days. It was recommended that hourly employees not on a 12-month contract be paid for days missed due to the weather. The board eventually agreed to change the payment method for those employees, who would receive their salary over a pay period similar to those on a 12-month contract. William Dow was hired as the new principal at Grundy R-5 Junior/Senior High School. Dow, who had served as principal in the Tina-Avalon District, began his duties on July 1. R.W. Keuhn and Phil Schlarb were announced as the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 “Pillars of the Community” and were honored during the chamber’s annual meeting in March. Also honored were Modine Manufacturing and Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments, Business of the Year; and Green Hills Recreation Association, Organization of the Year. As part of the THS Senior Night basketball activities, the Chillicothe Hoops Tournament made a $10,000 donation to the Howie Lynch family to help with expenses incurred while Lynch was undergoing treatment for cancer. The money was raised from a tournament held earlier in the year. A fire on Feb. 18 destroyed buildings housing three downtown Trenton businesses, including the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce/License Bureau. Scott Treadwell was owner of the buildings that housed This and That Pawn Shop and Antiques and the Cut and Curl Beauty Shop. The State Fire Marshal’s office was called in to
While it may be the Christmas holiday season, high school basketball continues at the NCMC Holiday Hoops. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for photos and recaps of games being played at the Ketcham Community Center.
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Kasey Bailey was named the new principal at Trenton High School, effective with the 2019-20 school year. Bailey had been assistant principal at THS as well as an eighth grade social studies instructor. Efforts to revive arts in the community got off to a good start with a public meeting at NCMC that drew more that 50 individuals. From that meeting, a new organization was formed, “Art’s Alive,” which has elected officers and board members and is in the planning stages of putting together a schedule of arts programs. Dan Maxey is president of the organization, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The NCMC Board approved an increase in tuition and fees for 2019-20. Credit hours were to go up between $2 and $4. Nursing fees were increased $100 per semester. For those living in the residence halls, board rates were increased 2 percent, however, room rates remained the same. April The Trenton Park Board adopted a deficit budget for the new year, beginning on May 1. The deficit was blamed on a projected drop in sales tax revenue. Linda Crooks was elected Trenton mayor, defeating incumbent Dr. Nick McHargue. Elected to the council were Glen Briggs, first ward; Danny Brewer, second ward; Cathie Smith, third ward; and John Dolan, fourth ward. Jack Derry won the open seat on the Trenton Township Board and voters in the Laredo R-7 School District approved continuation of a $1.40 See Year End, Page 4
What’s Inside Sports.............................page 2 Agriculture....................page 3 Opinion/Editorial .........page 4 Community ...................page 5 Calendars ......................page 5 Comics ...........................page 8 Crosswords....................page 7 Dear Annie ....................page 7 NASCAR .......................page 9
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PAGE 2 • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2019
SPORTS NCMC HOLIDAY HOOPS : PRINCETON BOYS 52, HAMILTON BOYS 49
HOLIDAY HOOPS
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- DEC. 23 SCORES Tina-Avalon girls 34, North Harrison girls 21: Tina — Samantha Rounkles, 18.
Mercer Boys Fend Off Sacred Heart
North Harrison boys 72, Tina-Avalon boys 55: North Harrison — Steven Willhite, 29; Brett Emig, 18. Tina — Connor Jenkins, 27; Owen Bell, 14.
MERCER BOYS 49 SACRED HEART 44
Mound City girls 55, Hale girls 38: Mound City — Elizabeth Laukemper, 18; Cameron Laukemper, 14. Hale — Averi Norris, 16. Hale boys 51, Northland Christian boys 34: Hale — Ty Berger, 18; Ethan Hoerr, 13; Jaeden Sears, 11. Northland — Christian Molway, 20. Mercer boys 49, Sacred Heart boys 44: Mercer — Camden Hartley, 20; Jon Johnson, 11. Sacred Heart — Coen Brown, 18. Lawson girls 37, Lafayette girls 24: Lawson — Laken Manns, 10. Lafayette boys 70, Lawson boys 39: Lafayette — Brayden Luikart, 10. Lawson — Max Trout, 11. Hamilton girls 58, Princeton girls 25: Hamilton — Nora Ford, 16; Graycen Prothero, 13. Princeton boys 52, Hamilton 49: Princeton — Preston Thomas, 18; Colton Estes, 14; Austin Kelly, 10. Hamilton — Ryan Cook, 24; Kevin Willlams, 11.
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Preston Thomas dunks the ball home during the Tigers’ 52-49 win over Hamilton on Monday at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops in Trenton. Thomas led Princeton with 18 points in the victory.
HOLDING ON Princeton Survives Hamilton’s Second Half Rally, Wins 52-49 The Hamilton Hornets made one last run at the Princeton High School boys basketball
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team on Monday at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops. The Tigers, however, had just enough left in the tank to fend off the rally and hang on for a 52-49 victory to close out the fifth day of the event. The Tigers and Hornets went back-and-forth over the initial eight minutes, but the Tigers used a 15-6 second quarter to grab a 10-point advantage at the break. Princeton would more than double its first half total in the second half, but the Hamilton offense caught fire and the Tigers’ lead began to dwindle in the fourth quarter. The Hornets’ charge was stopped just short, however, as the Tigers held on for the three-point victory. “We struggled offensively, but came out and played solid defense holding (Hamilton) to 15 points in the first half - all scored by one player,� Princeton coach Damon Collins said. “We had a good first half to the season and are eager to get back on the court in January.� Preston Thomas led the Tigers with 18 points and
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Lauren Krohn dribbles to a screen being set by Makenzie Dunkin (25) during Princeton’s 58-25 loss to Hamilton on Monday at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops.
Colton Estes finished with 14. Austin Kelly reached double figures as well, scoring 10 points and Zeb Schwartzkopf added six. Owen Schreffler rounded out the Princeton total with four points. Hamilton’s Ryan Cook led all scorers in the game with 24 points while Kevin Williams added 11 to the Hornet cause. It was the second time in four days that Princeton escaped with a close win. The Tigers defeated Gallatin at home on Friday by a single point, 48-47. The two slim wins gives the Tigers a three-game winning streak and pushes them to 7-2 overall on the season. The win over Gallatin gave the Tigers a 2-0 mark within the Grand
River Conference. HAMILTON GIRLS 58 PRINCETON GIRLS 25 The Princeton girls were unable to stop Hamilton’s duo of Nora Ford and Graycen Prothero. Ford had 16 and Prothero added 13, more than enough to stop Princeton on this night. The Tigers were led by Jasmine Allen, who had nine points, and Lindsey Batson, who had seven. With the loss, the Princeton girls dropped to 4-4 overall on the season. Both Princeton squads return to action on Friday, Jan. 10, traveling to South Harrison for Grand River Conference action. The girls tip off at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.
Sports Briefs... Kids Club Wrestles In Hamilton, Columbia The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club competed at two tournaments last weekend, traveling to the Santa Showdown in Hamilton on Saturday, Dec. 21 and the Columbia Girls and Novice Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 22. In Hamilton, Riley Griffin (6U/60A) and Bryar Foster (10U/65B) each placed first in their respective divisions. Clayton Glidewell (6U/35), Owen Lowe (6U/65), Kynsen Bain (8U/60A), Jackson Miller (8U/70A), Braylee Barron (8U/80) and Jackson Black (10U/60B) were all second at the tournament. Finishing third were Maximus Holtzclaw (6U/45B), Cruz Duff (6U/50B), Ayden Ortega (8U/60B), Kash Barlow (10U/85B), Spencer Stieh (12U/120) and Chase Foster (12U/150). Fourth-place finishers included Xylus Rottman (8U/60E), Michael Cochran (8U/60F), Henry Lasley (12U/90B) and Jacob Black (12U/145) and Wesley Stiles (8U/80) placed fifth. In Columbia, Glidewell (6U/35), Barron (8U/80) and Lowe (6U/65) were all second. Jayla Bell (12U/80) finished third.
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The Mercer High School basketball team overcame a shaky effort from the free throw line on Monday at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops to defeat Sacred Heart, 49-44. Mercer connected on just 8-of-15 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter, but still managed to outscore the Gremlins 15-14 in the frame to seal the victory and move to 7-0 overall on the season. Camden Hartley scored 20 points, pulled down seven rebounds and grabbed four steals to pace the Cardinals in the victory. Jon Johnson added 11 points and Isaiah Morganna scored eight points to go with seven rebounds and six assists. Mercer will be in action at Holiday Hoops a second time today (Friday), taking on Bucklin-Macon County. Tip off from the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton is set for 8:30 a.m. The Mercer girls will hit the floor at Holiday Hoops tonight, facing the Chillicothe junior varsity at 8:30. at Winston girls 50, Gilman City girls 48 - OT: The Gilman City girls just missed a victory in their HDC Conference opener at Winston on Friday (Dec. 20). The Hawks battled the Redbirds to a 44-44 tie in regulation, but fell by a mere two points after a four-minute overtime period. Gilman City (1-7, 0-1 HDC) was paced by 26 points, seven rebounds and three steals from Lindsey Snuffer. Jolee Ward followed with 11 points. Gilman City is now off until Tuesday, Jan. 7, when the Hawks host Tri-County in another HDC match-up. at Winston boys 71, Gilman City boys 30: The Gilman City boys had a tough test for its HDC Conference opener, falling by 41 points in Winston. Kaden Locker led the Hawks (1-7, 0-1 HDC) with nine points and Ira Johnson followed with seven. Gilman City hosts TriCounty on Tuesday, Jan. 7. at Princeton girls 58, Gallatin girls 32: The Princeton girls evened thier Grand River Conference mark at 11 with a win over Gallatin on Friday, Dec. 20. Lauren Krohn scored 20 for the Tigers (4-4, 1-1 GRC) and Lacie Lewis finished with nine. at Princeton boys 48, Gallatin boys 47 : the Princeton boys moved to 2-0 in the Grand River Conference with a one-point win over Gallatin at home on Friday, Dec. 20. Individual scorers for Princeton were unavailable.
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AGRICULTURE
MCCC  Conference Feb. 11-12 Registration is open for the Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Conference, Feb. 1112, 2020, in Kansas City. The event will be at the KCI Expo Center, says Charles Ellis, MU Extension field specialist in agricultural engineering. Ellis also serves on the MCCC board of directors. Twelve states and one Canadian province belong to the council. Ellis says the conference will have sessions on both row crop and cattle operations due to the large number of producers in the Kansas City area producing both grain and livestock. Sessions include: • Selecting and Managing Cover Crops • Weed and Herbicide Interactions Using Cover Crops • Incorporating Cover Crops in Cattle Operations • Cover Crop Environmental and Economic Benefits • Cash Crop Interactions With Cover Crops • Farmer Panel Discussion Sessions will look at using cover crops in row crop production, livestock and grazing, as well as environmental and economic issues. Details are available at mccc.msu.edu/about/meetings(opens in new window). The meeting is open to the public. Register online at cvent.me/E5WdBD or mccc.msu.edu/about/meetings(opens in new window). Learn more about MCCC and cover crops at mccc.msu.edu
Hometown Boy by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri
SNOW DAYS DIDN’T STOP FARMERS FROM COMING TO HEMP MEETINGS Farmers don’t get snow days and not go to work. Dairy cows need milking at least twice a day. Beef cows need fed when snow covers grass. But even crop farmers keep right on working. For all, there are jobs to do despite storms. I saw it in spades at a twoday Crop Management Conference at MU. In Columbia, we had a hard blast of winter weather. University leaders closed campus. No school. “Non-essential workers� stayed home. Campus-closing weather didn’t bother 300 farmers and certified crop advisors from being there for the 8 a.m. first talk. They’d signed up to attend, so they drove from across the state. Bad roads were part of the job. At coffee-break talk, some were surprised that University people couldn’t get to class. “What a bunch of wimps,� one farmer said. Casual talk continued. Some older members told of walking to school, no matter snow depth. School teacher would be there, with a fire in the stove at one-room schools. Long ago, we didn’t do snow days. The talk was amusing. “Closing comes from administrators coming from southern climes, who’ve never seen real winters,� one said. Others said MU leaders had
NW Missouri Horticulture by Tim Baker Northwest Region Horticulture Specialist CHESTNUTS Nut crops are always popular in the fall, since they have been freshly harvested and are at their prime. One that is often found during holiday celebrations is the chestnut. This uniquely flavored nut can be grown in Missouri, so if you like them and have the space and appropriate site for at least two trees, you might consider planting some this coming year. The American chestnut used to be a major species in eastern America. It provided lumber and food for humans, livestock and wildlife. Unfortunately, a fungal disease that affects chestnuts was introduced to this country in the early part of the 20th Century, and the American chestnut was virtually eliminated from our forests. Since American chestnuts are out of the picture, there is one good option if you are interested in planting chestnuts. You can plant a species commonly called
the Chinese chestnut. These trees are resistant to the disease that has eliminated our native chestnut. Chestnuts grow rapidly, and under the right conditions, may start bearing nuts after two or three years. When planting, you will need to choose at least two different varieties to insure good cross-pollination. This is because chestnuts are self-sterile. A single chestnut tree is unlikely to bear nuts. The different varieties should be planted within 200 feet of each other for best results. Chestnuts prefer a welldrained, sandy loam soil. They will adapt to other soil types, but do not do well in poorly drained soils. A moderately acid soil with a pH around 6.0 is best for them. While it is true that Chinese chestnuts can be grown in Missouri, northwest Missouri will present some potential challenges. The main problem is
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no choice in this legal age. If someone wrecked driving to class MU would be sued for millions. Another noted that back when we went to college, few scholars had cars. All students lived in dorms on campus. Things change. Snow days are expected. The crop management conference is a wonder. It originally started to provide recertification for crop advisors. Those are workers at farm service companies. They must keep a step ahead of farm customers on new crop science. And, there are new rules to learn. A journalist, writing to update farmers, faces two intense days. There’s over forty sessions, three tracks at once. It’s like Livestock Symposium the week before. Three tracks kept me wishing I was in another session at the same time. Over time, crop farmers started joining the advisors. They want to stay ahead also. Conference staff said 10 percent were farmers. On snow day, a dozen of the preregistered didn’t show. Without snow something would’ve stopped that many driving to Columbia. I must attend to stay informed. The big advance was sessions on growing hemp. I have a lot to learn. I’m amazed not on agronomic
winter hardiness. Chinese chestnuts can withstand temperatures down to -20 F. if they are properly hardened off. However, lower temperatures could cause significant damage to the trees. Looking at historical records, I see that much of northwest Missouri can go lower than -20 degrees and, for that reason, I would not suggest planting Chinese chestnuts in northwest Missouri on a commercial basis. However, homeowners may want to try them, with the understanding that a significant cold snap could foil their plans for homegrown chestnuts roasting on their open fire. If you do decide to plant Chinese chestnuts, site selection will be critical. Plant on hilltops to avoid frost pockets. Although they flower relatively late, they are still subject to frost damage as soon as the buds begin to swell. Sloping ground, where cold air can drain downward, is the best site for them. When harvesting chestnuts, you may need a good pair of leather gloves. Chestnuts grow inside burs that can be rough. The burs should open as they dry out, releasing the nut. It is best to collect them before freezing weather, since chestnuts that freeze may start to ferment.
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techniques, so much as new rules. Hemp regulations are like no other crop. The State Highway Patrol and other enforcers will check preregistered fields. There will be endless red tape. That includes precise maps of plots. Growing hemp, whether for seed, fiber or medicine will look a lot like growing marijuana. Crop season chemical tests will be required. If it contains too much chemical it must be destroyed. That’s a different risk in growing hemp. I recall the MU soybean symposium a while back, where bean farmers talked of lucrative hemp sales. They’d heard high prices for some of new products. They assumed that all it took was to buy seed, fill their planter and start farming. Taint so. Already, there’s danger of over supplies, which farmers suffer in all crops. Too much seed causes price drops. It’s already happening. Hemp economics require lots of learning. An MU taskforce wrote working budgets and guide sheets. For news writers there’s plenty to do. Some hemp, especially fiber, needs hand labor. Back when I started in photojournalism, there were many tobacco farms. Hemp fiber and tobacco have similar labor needs. Hemp seed production is similar to soybeans, but, not as simple. Hemp guide sheets are being posted on the MU Extension website. Write to daileyd@missouri.edu
Survey Shows Some Land Prices Are Up University of Missouri Extension’s recent land value survey shows that average land prices for non-irrigated cropland across the state increased about 4% or $204 per acre from last year. The study shows averages of $5,421 per acre for good non-irrigated cropland. Survey respondents rated good irrigated cropland at $6,148 per acre, $634 more per acre than last year. MU Extension economist Ray Massey says the web-based survey considered the average value of three classes of cropland and pasture as of July 2019. It also considered timberland as well as hunting and recreational land. Demand remains strong and rental rates decreased little. Broadband internet expansion might influence some sales near metropolitan areas. Massey also points to low interest rates and low rates of return on “safe� investments such as certificates of deposit causing people to put their money in land. Bootheel area land topped statewide values at $7,090 for good non-irrigated cropland and $7,353 for good irrigated land while even poor cropland ranked at $4,051. Respondents estimated good pastureland at a statewide average of $3,174 per acre, up $259 or 9% from 2018 estimates. Reported changes in value varied greatly, from a 6% decrease to a 22% increase. Pastureland in counties bordering the Missouri and Mississippi rivers showed the highest values. Hunting/recreational property in those same counties also ranked at the top, with timberland values at $2,789 and hunting/recreational land values at $2,700. Overall, Missouri hunting/recreational land and timberland posted a 12% increase in value. Central Missouri timber/hunting and recreational land grew the most in value, according to the survey, with a 32% positive change. Good cropland and pastureland in central Missouri posted upward changes of 22%. The Lake of the Ozarks region posted the highest changes in land values in the state for timber/hunting and recreational land at 34%. The survey also reports a growing trend of buyers planning to farm the land themselves. As many as 62% of buyers plan to farm the land; 27% intend to rent out the land; 10% plan to use the land for non-farming purposes. Massey says survey respondents expect little change in land values in the coming year. “In 2018, the respondents to this survey expected land values to decrease slightly. This year, while some regions show decreases and some increases, the average value of cropland, pastureland, timberland and recreational land across the state is expected to hold where it is now,� he says. Massey says 75 percent of responses came from lenders, 12 percent from farmers, 9 percent from rural appraisers and 4 percent from other occupations. For the complete report, persons can to to extension2.missouri.edu/g401.
Dairy Program Effective Jan. 1 MU Extension veterinarian Scott Poock reminds dairy producers that the latest version of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management program goes into effect Jan. 1. The National Milk Producers Federation, which includes most of the dairy cooperatives in the United States, oversees the program. Farmer feedback guided the fourth change in FARM animal welfare policies after a rigorous 16-month review period, Poock said. The new version strengthens oversight in dairies to promote good animal welfare in dairy operations, he said. MU Extension state dairy specialist Stacey Hamilton said he and Poock are available to offer guidance to producers on completing required standard operating procedure forms. Poock and Hamilton encourage producers to work with their veterinarians and review templates on the FARM website at NationalDairyFarm.com. Poock said the update strengthens working relation-
ships between veterinarians and producers. It requires an annual review of the herd health plan by the veterinarian of record. The latest policy revision also requires annual documented training of anyone, including family members, with direct interaction with the animals. Previously, FARM only required training when an employee was hired. FARM training is available online, through videos and hands-on, Poock said. Another important change concerns pre-weaned calves. Calves with horns must be de-
horned prior to 8 weeks of age with approved pain management. FARM also requires calves to receive colostrum within six hours of birth. Calves must have access to water, as well as milk or a milk replacer, within 3 days of age. Poock has received Professional Animal Auditor Certification to conduct third-party animal welfare audits to help dairy producers. Producers can contact Poock at poocks@missouri.edu(opens in new window) or Hamilton at hamiltonsa@missouri.edu(ope ns in new window) for more information.
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Five Points by Wendell Lenhart
Phil Tate I was shocked and saddened over the weekend to learn of the passing of Phil Tate early Sunday morning at his home in Gallatin. He was a former state representative for this area and also worked for a time in economic development for the State of Missouri. In addition, he was the economic developer for the City of Kirksville and Adair County and, most recently, had worked with the North Central Missouri Development Alliance when it was first formed a few years ago. I really didn’t know Phil well until after he was elected to the legislature Wendell Lenhart and our paths began to cross more often. Later on, we were able to work on many projects together and the trust and respect I had for him grew rapidly. Phil was a Democrat in a very conservative districtback in a time where there was not the extreme partisan division that exists in the country today. It was a time when persons would vote more for the individual who was running and what their record was instead of blindly voting the party line. I think he could have been described as a “Blue Dog Democrat,” which describes fiscally conservative, centrist members of the national Democrat Party. Phil had a gift of working well with people of all political stripes, both in the legislature and throughout his legislative district in north central Missouri. I can remember several instances over the years where he helped form a coalition of Democrats, Republicans and other interested parties to get legislation and other things passed that would benefit our whole area and no one involved was worried about who got credit for it. Everyone understood that all of us and our area benefited. Maybe his biggest contribution for this area was just a few years ago when ConAgra had announced plans to close the Trenton plant that had been in operation in our community for over 80 years. Working with Micah Landes, as special representative of the NCMDA, he used his experience on the state and national level as well as his contacts with representatives of the Nestle Company, and was able to guide a successful transition of ownership, which kept the plant open. The plant continues to improve its operations and plans to build back production and employment which had been cut back drastically under the previous ownership. The plant employs many people from throughout the region and we all should be eternally grateful to him for his successful efforts on our behalf. I really enjoyed working with him over the many years of our friendship and I appreciate all he did for our area. He will be greatly missed.
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persons who do not bring a food item will still be making a donation to the Bright Futures effort. The winning community will be announced at half time of the boys contest. The Bulldog Challenge is an annual event, hosted each year by the school where the home
basketball game is being played. The event was started in 2017 through the Bright Futures program, of which both schools are involved. Persons who are unable to attend the games but would like to make a donation are asked to contact individuals who will be traveling to the game and send their donation with them.
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What Others Are Saying... A Law For Good Behavior President Ronald Reagan signed the National Drinking Age Act into law on July 17, 1984. The measure required states to raise the minimum drinking age to 21 or face a reduction in federal highway funding.
Guest Editorials The states complied, meaning teenagers were no longer compelled to cross state lines in a search for more lenient alcohol laws. Today, anyone who visits a college town would notice that compliance isn’t 100 percent, but this law had its desired effect. Drunken-driving accidents dropped 50% in the three decades since 1984. The National Institutes for Health found that the greatest rate of decline was in drivers between the ages of 16 and 20. In 2019, Congress is moving toward establishing a minimum age of 21 for the purchase of smoking products, including traditional tobacco and electronic cigarettes. The measure, which doesn’t bother with the hammer of federal highway funding, was included in a $1.4 trilling spending package that passed both chambers. We don’t mean to blow smoke in your eyes, but this new age restriction won’t have the same dramatic effect with tobacco use and vaping. That’s because the 1984 alcohol law was in part meant to counter the immediate and tragic consequences of getting behind the wheel
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operating levy for a five-year period. Elected to the Trenton R-9 Board were Marcie Cutsinger and Dorothy Taul. The Trenton FFA advanced four teams to state Career Development Education judging competition. The Ag Sales and Meats teams both finished first at the district level while Dairy Cattle was fourth and Ag Mechanics was sixth. The Food Science Team was third, advancing as an alternate to the state. The Ag Sales and Meats teams were fifth at state and received I ratings. Dairy Cattle was 17th and Ag Mechanics was 32nd, with both earning a II rating. The Conduct of Meetings Team placed fifth at state as did the Parliamentary Procedure Team. Teresa Yoder was named the State Proficiency Winner in Agricultural
Processing, representing Missouri at the national level, where she was a finalist for the award. The THS Concert Choir and Gold Rush both received a I rating during the MSHSAA State Large Group Festival on April 4. The Trenton City Council approved budgets for the city and TMU, both of which included a 25-cent per hour salary increase for employees as well as continued payment by the city of employee health insurance. The city budget had a projected deficit of $121,138 while the TMU budget showed a $3.5 million surplus between the three funds (water, electric and wastewater). The Trenton R-9 Board of Education hired John Cowling as the assistant principal at the high school and Jackie Price as the assistant principal at the middle school.
while intoxicated or impaired. The use of tobacco products — both traditional and vapes — is a bad choice with harmful, long-term effects. We support clean-air measures that free nonsmokers from having to endure the unpleasantness and dangerous effects of secondhand smoke. We think more needs to be done to get these newer products out of the hands of young smokers, including taxation on par with traditional cigarettes and a ban on e-cig flavoring that appeals to youth. But there is little about smoking tobacco or nicotinebased e-cigs that causes cognitive impairment and endangers motorists in the here and now. That means Congress is doing something other than targeting the immediate consequences of bad decisions that young people make. In raising the age for the purchase of cigarettes, Congress is trying to change behaviors that bring negative, long-term health consequences. Here, the 1984 alcohol law provides a warning on the limits of legislation that promotes good behavior. Even with the drop in drunken driving, some of which can be attributed to increased enforcement as much as the age restriction, the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that 12 percent of youth between the ages of 12 and 20 engaged in binge drinking in the last month. Problem solved? Not exactly. That was true with one vice in 1984, and it’s still true with another one today. — St. Joseph News-Press
Residents of Spickard attended a public meeting to question actions taken by the Spickard Board of Aldermen, including approval of utility rate hikes that resulted in some customers seeing their bills go up by as much as 250 percent. It was noted that the increases were due to funds needed to pay for sewer improvements being mandated by the state as well as to pay for general utility operating expenses. Three of the four aldermen eventually resigned - Janice Vandevender, Frank Felder and Ken Neill - along with city clerk Kristie Martin. Maggie George remained on the board, with Charles Holtzclaw, Daniel Chapman and J.R. Roberts being appointed to fill the alderman vacancies. Amy Chapman was hired as the city clerk on a part-time basis. The board eventually approved utility increases and is continuing work
on the sewer upgrades. Members of the NCMC Board of Trustees reviewed a five-phase plan that included construction of a 92-bed residence hall, demolition of buildings on Main Street to be replaced by a building housing a student center/book store/dining facility and demolition of Selby Hall, which houses the current student dining area. The plan also included demolition of Ellsworth Hall and construction of a second residence hall as well as expansion of the Ketcham Community Center . Demolition of the Frey Administrative Center and the Alexander Student Center, to be replaced by a new administrative building, was also included in the plan. The board continues to consider future construction options.
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Ford Judy Jackson Ben and Sherril Gott were the greeters at the Galt Christian Church on Sunday morning, Dec. 22. Cole Peterson and Gabe Novak were candlelighters. Brian Peterson read the opening scripture and gave a prayer. The offering was received by Ben, James and Corey Gott and Tanner Clem. Opie Peterson gave the communion devotion and the communion prayers were given by Jerry Berry and Opie Peterson. Taylor Whipple performed a Christmas song with her puppet and the Show-Me children sang for the specials. Stan Richardson gave the message, "Are You Ready For Christmas," with scripture from Matthew 1:18-25. James Gott took shut-in communion. The Galt Baptist Church held services on Sunday morning, Dec. 22. Gene Schreffler gave the message, "Baptism," with scripture from Acts 8:26-40. Two baptisms were held afterward. Seth and Cyle Paulus of Wichita, KS spent Friday night with Bruce and Tammy Paulus. Other guests for an early Christmas celebration on Friday evening were Jerry and Sharon Berry, Ruby Elliott and Drew, Jordyn, Aiden, Kit and Bennett Paulus. Tim Berry of Bates City ate Sunday lunch in Trenton with Jerry, Sharon, Ruby and Doris Shaw and was an overnight guest of Jerry and Sharon. Jerry and Sharon were among those from this community that at-
tended the wedding and reception of Susan Brown and Dennis Kuntz at the Galt Christian Church. Stan Richardson performed the ceremony. Several Grundy R-5 fans attended the basketball games with Winston on Tuesday evening at Galt. Stan and Mary Helen Richardson held Bible study on Thursday afternoon at the Sunnyview Nursing Home and visited several residents. Judy Jackson spent the weekend with Steve and Susie Vandevender. An early Christmas dinner and gift exchange were held Sunday. Those attending were Zach, Bethany, Brynlee and Brielle Vandevender, Brian, Amber, Jackson, Macradee and Macklyn Burger, Donnie Goett and Judy. All but Donnie were supper guests of the Burger family. Andie Vandevender and Katelin Rachelle joined them and a gift exchange was held. Andie and Katelin spent Sunday night with Steve and Susie. Les and Lora Jackson and Logan, Meagan, Henley and Hattie Jackson spent Saturday with Tyler, Dani, Jacob and Eleanor Jackson in St Louis. A gift exchange was held. Les, Lora and Henley were overnight guests and returned home on Sunday.
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Terri Reid Norah and Anna King lit the altar candles on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Dockery Chapel United Methodist Church. Amy Guthrie provided the music as the congregation sang the hymn, “O Holy Night." Vicki Meservey gave the morning announcements. Cori Reid and daughters, Emily, Elise and Anna, gave the advent reading and lit the advent candles. Kathy Morrison read the names of those in our community who are ill or in sorrow
and offered prayer for them. Pastor Jim King gave the children’s moment, telling that Jesus was always ministering to others needs. Tina Herring and Bill Stevenson sang two songs for the morning special. Pastor King's message was a continuation of the sermon topic “Trust.� Beverly Whorton was the pianist as the congregation sang the closing hymn, "O Little Town of Bethlehem." The church dinner followed the service.
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th &  Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. Card Playing, Galt Lions Hall, 6 p.m. SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.
MONDAY Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library open until 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. 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. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. TUESDAY 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.
Veterans Mobile Medical Unit, Wright Memorial Hospital parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 816-922-2000 for appointment. 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. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.
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brief. So if there is something that brings you the slightest bit of joy or lightness (that is not self-destructive), gravitate toward that: It could be something as simple as watching a funny TV show or movie. The goal isn't to suppress your sadness; it's to give yourself a tiny bit of rest from the all-consuming work of grief. Pay tribute to your wife and son in ways they'd appreciate. Look at old photos or videos. Reminisce about them with others. Participate in or support activities or causes that were dear to them in life. Talk to them aloud all you want. Honor your grief. Don't let anyone tell you how or when to grieve. You might find that well-meaning people bring up the "five stages of grieving." Though that model can be helpful, it is not all-encompassing or prescriptive. (Even Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, who introduced the concept, wrote later in her career that the stages are not meant to be linear and that she regrets their oversimplification.) Wherever you are, you are right on time.
Dear Annie: I lost my wife of 32 years, and two months after, I lost my son. I will never be the same. How can I get through this? -- Grieving Dear Grieving: I am so sorry that you lost your wife. I am so sorry that you lost your son. Each loss is devastating on its own; that you should suffer them both in just two months seems unspeakably cruel. There are no words to lessen the pain, but the following is my attempt to help you endure it. Please take whatever is useful and leave the rest. Reach out for support. Find therapists in your area who specialize in grief at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/grief. Look into grief support groups in your community. If you are religious, see if your place of worship hosts a grief support group or can refer you to one. If you don't like one therapist or support group, try another. Take "breaks." The weight of grief is so crushing; it's important for your mental and physical health to seek out moments of respite, however
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Grief is love. The immense heartache you're feeling is an extension of your love for your son and wife. They are with you, even in this. That same love that hurts so badly right now will also give you strength to endure ultimately. Though you'll never get over this, you will get through it. I am truly sorry for your loss. Dear Annie: This is in response to "Suds to My Elbows," who is tired of holiday dinner guests not pitching in during cleanup. When I used to cook a full holiday meal for more than 20 people, I had one simple rule: No dessert until the dishes were done. It never failed. After a couple of years, I wasn't even allowed to help. All the cooking pots, silverware, stemware and plates would be done. Leftovers were boxed and put away. All that was left for me were the dessert plates. This tradition was even adopted by some of the guests at their holiday gatherings. Only one person ever grumbled -- and he was eventually shamed into helping. -- Hope This Helps Dear Hope: I think I'll employ this sweet tip myself. Pie is a powerful motivator.
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737 suppliers suffer
Shares of companies that supply parts for Boeing’s grounded 737 Max have fallen in the days since word leaked that Boeing will halt production of the aircraft. Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems, which on Friday said it will end deliveries for the Max, appears hardest hit with a 5.7% decline, followed by composite structure manufacturer Hexcel at minus 4.4%. Shares of Astronics, which makes exterior lighting and parts above passengers with lights and vents, dropped 4.2%, while stock in Ducommun, which makes spoilers and titanium structure parts, dropped 2.5%. Some analysts predicted that suppliers will have financial trouble
because of the indefinite production halt, which begins next month. But Cannacord analyst Ken Herbert expects Boeing to pay to keep suppliers running, on a company-by-company basis. “The exact financial details are still to be worked out, and we expect the supply chain to maintain some Max production,” he wrote in a note to investors. The planes were grounded in March after two crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people. Boeing is reworking flight control software that has been blamed as a major factor in the crashes. The company is awaiting regulators’ approval of the software, but that has taken longer than originally expected.
Suppliers compared to the S&P 500 2%
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Production slide: Boeing’s suppliers for the 737 Max have been hurt by the company’s decision to halt production.
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Astronics (ATRO) Hexcel (HXL) Boeing announces halt in production
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PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! TJan10 ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-412-3131. FJan10 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJan24 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street. 660-359-2310. Monday through Saturday PATTI SHANNON, CHRIS BIRKHEAD & RACHEL BREITENBUCHER Hair/Nails SIERRA MCCORMACK Esthetician JESSICA STANDIFORD Licensed Massage Therapist TFeb7 ------------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403. FFeb7 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins! Daily Specials as well as Menu Items New Winter Hours Monday - Friday 11 am - 4 pm Saturday 7 am - 4 pm Closed Sunday 660-876-5888 TDec27 ------------------------------------------RENTAL DEPARTMENT * Sewer Snake * Floor Sander * Floor Polisher * Post Auger (1 man) * Pressure Washer * Table & Chairs JIM’S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 3029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – Noon TJan31 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 9-5 Call for Availability Visa * Mastercard Mathews FJan31 ------------------------------------------CLARK PLUMBING & HEATING, 2324 Princeton Road, 359-2007. Residential & Commercial, New Construction, Remodel & Repair, Water Heaters & Boilers, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Inspection, Backhoe Service, Certified, Backflow Testing & Installation. TDec9-Jan3 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TDec3-27 -------------------------------------------
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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 ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------For Rent - Haddox Addition 2 bedroom duplex, full basement, 1 car garage. $550 per month. For Sale or Rent - 1116 Lake Manor Dr. - 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage and full basement. $125,000 or $850 per month rent. 660-359-1800. B47d3 ------------------------------------------1 bedroom apartment available January 1. Call 660-3591011. dtf ------------------------------------------For Rent - nice, clean one bedroom apartment, utilities paid, $575 monthly, deposit required. Call 660-654-4248. S46d3 -------------------------------------------
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Small Town Living - This is a spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with two remodeled bathrooms and a kitchen with new cabinets and flooring with appliances. Additional details include sliding barn closet doors, laundry room off the kitchen, covered front porch with vinyl and composite decking and fenced in front yard. This property occupies the whole block plus some and includes an 18 x 20 metal building with electric and concrete floor, a carport, a 12 x 24 storage shed with electric, a dog pen and a tree/playhouse. $79,000 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton. C42d27 -------------------------------------------
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FARM NEEDS *WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------Big Iron Auctions Agricultural, Construction & Recreational Equipment Single Items, Dispersals/Retirement Sales Kenneth Weaver Local Sales Rep 660-654-1855 BigIron.com has Registered Bidders Worldwide FDec9-Jan3 ------------------------------------------CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FMar13 -------------------------------------------
CALVES FOR SALE - Holstein bull calves $150; beef cross heifer or bull calves $250 ea. Call for availability. We also have silage sorghum for sale. M.B. Dairy 660-684-6930. M33d7 ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------For Sale Small square bales 1st & 2nd cutting Brome, 1st cutting grass & alfalfa, 1st cutting Timothy & treefoil. Good tight bales. Never wet. No mold. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Delivery Available. 660-358-2128 ********************************** For Sale Big round bales, mixed grass, hay. Delivery Available Bob Holloway 660-358-2128 FDec6-Jan3 -------------------------------------------
FOR SALE Water pumps, Delta faucets, plastic pipes & fittings, copper tubing. A complete line of plumbing supplies at Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T34d31 -------------------------------------------
HELP WANTED Immediate openings for truck drivers hauling local ag products. Home every night, 300-mile radius from Corydon, Iowa, late model trucks. $18 to $25 per hour, health insurance, $1000 sign on bonus after 90 days, plus paid vacation, guaranteed $1750 gross pay bi-weekly minimum, direct deposit, day and night shifts available. Must have good MVR and trucking experience. For more information please call 641-203-0512 or 641-344-0627. T298d3* ------------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a night-time Water Treatment Plant Operator. Must have or be able to obtain a Water Treatment Operators License as issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources within 18 months from hire date. Salary dependent on qualifications. Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements and must have a valid driver's license. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. For more information, contact Steve Reid at 660-359-3211 or email resume to sreid@trentonmo.com. EOE. T45d27 -------------------------------------------
NOTICE OF ELECTION The Village of Brimson has openings for Mayor, clerk and 3 councilmen for the April 7, 2020 election. Filing period is from December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020. Interested parties may file by contacting Ed Arnold at 660-789-2365. dDec27 -------------------------------------------
Notice of Offices for Which Candidates are to be Nominated At the August 4, 2020 Primary Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy to appear as a candidate for nomination at the primary election that filing will open on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Filing for the following offices will take place in the office of the Honorable John R. Ashcroft, Missouri Secretary of State, in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center at 600 West Main Street in Jefferson City, Missouri: Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General Representative in Congress for Congressional District #6 House of Representatives in Legislative District #7 FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that filing for the following offices will take place in the office of Betty Spickard, County Clerk of Grundy County, in the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri: First District County Commissioner Second District County Commissioner Assessor Coroner Collector/Treasurer Public Administrator Sheriff d8
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CLASSIFIEDS Notice of Public Hearing I, Betty Spickard, County Clerk & Budget Officer for Grundy County, Missouri, will hold a public hearing in the presence of the County Commission at 9:00 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019 for preparation of a budget amendment (Section 50.622 RSMo. 2000). Said hearing to includes Drug Court Federal Grant Fund. dDec27 -------------------------------------------
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NOMINEES SELECTED FOR UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBERS Grundy County Citizens of voting age in Grundy County, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 262-577, R.S. Mo. 1969, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council in January. The elected and appointed members of the extension council will guide and direct extension work within the county. The nominees and their districts are as follows: One person has been nominated for District I. Sarah Lowrey, 2 year term, District I District name: DISTRICT I District description: Myers, Franklin, Washington, Taylor, Harrison, Lincoln, Liberty Townships Term length: 2 years District name: DISTRICT II District description: Trenton Township including City of Trenton District boundaries: Township borders are the boundaries. Term length: 2 years District name: DISTRICT III District description: Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Marion and Wilson townships Term length: 2 years District name: Grundy County At Large District description: Grundy County Term length: 2 years Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nominations are available in your county extension office located at: 1301 Main St., Alexander Student Center Trenton, MO 64683 660-357-6580 The Grundy County University Extension Council Sarah Lowrey, Chair dDec27
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AREA DEATHS
LOCAL GRAIN PRICES
Robert Anderson Robert Anderson, a 90-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care
in St. Joseph. Funeral arrangements are pending at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.
Joan McIntyre Joan McIntyre, an 89-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at the Sunnyview
Nursing Home in Trenton. Funeral Arrangements are pending at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.
SERVICES SET Phillip A. Tate Funeral services for Phillip A. “Phil” Tate will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at the Gallatin United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Gallatin. A family visitation will be held from 5 to 7 o’clock tonight (Friday, Dec. 27, 2019) at the church. Mr. Tate, a 73-year-old lifelong resident of Gallatin, died on Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2019, in his home. Mr. Tate was born on March 21, 1946 in St. Joseph, the son of Hubert L. and Patricia M. Drummond Tate. He graduated from Gallatin High School in 1964, graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in business administration and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He was married on March 29, 1969 at the Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia to Nancy Cassity. A longtime businessman in Gallatin, Mr. Tate built and operated Tate Marina at Lake Viking and was later owneroperator of Tate Oil Company. He was elected to six terms in the Missouri State Legislature, representing the fourth and third districts. At the request of Gov. Mel Carnahan, he served as director of business and expansion attraction for the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Upon retirement from state service, he worked as director of regional economic development in Kirksville, as the interim director and advisor to the North Central Missouri Development Alliance in
Trenton and worked briefly as interim city manager in Gallatin. He was a lifelong member of the Gallatin United Methodist Church, where he served in many leadership roles. He was a 50-year member of the Gallatin Rotary Club and was a member of Gallatin’s volunteer fire department, the Gallatin Industrial Development Corporation, the Bright Futures Advisory Board and many others. He was also elected to the Gallatin City Council and the Gallatin R-5 School Board. He was selected as an alternate delegate for Jimmy Carter to the National Democratic Convention in 1980; was appointed by Gov. John Ashcroft as a Democrat member of the Missouri House Redistricting Commission in 1980; was a board member of the Kansas City University of Medical and Biosciences; was a member of the Northwest Missouri Roundtable of Economic Developers; and was a board member of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Nancy; his son, Aaron (Loredana) Tate; his sister, Pam (Kent) Palmer; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Steve Tate. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gallatin Rotary Club and may be left at or mailed to the Stith Funeral Home of Gallatin, which is in charge of arrangements.
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DEC. 23 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.49; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 8.94; milo, 3.19. Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.97; soybeans, 9.06; wheat, 5.21. New Crop - Corn, 3.67; soybeans, 9.00; wheat, 4.97. Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.79 (Dec. 19); 8.69 (Jan 20); 8.62 (Feb 20); 8.57 (Mar 20); 8.66 (Apr 20). Corn, 3.49 (Dec. 19); 3.49 (Jan 20); 3.44 (Feb 20); 3.44 (Mar 20); 3.45 (Apr 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.74 (Dec. 19); 8.69 (Jan 20); 8.62 (Feb 20); 8.57 (Mar 20); 8.66 (Apr 20). Corn, 3.49 (Dec. 19); 3.49 (Jan 20); 3.44 (Feb 20); 3.44 (Mar 20); 3.45 (Apr 20).
Veterans Help Is Available A veterans service officer will be in Trenton two times during January to assist with VA paperwork and answer questions. The service officer will be at the Trenton Hy-Vee on Monday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the VFW Hall from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. Those needing assistance are reminded to bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they may have. A veterans center counselor will also be at the VFW Hall on Friday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. The counselor will be available to help with PTSD
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The North 65 Center is looking for volunteers to deliver “Meals on Wheels” to Seniors in the Grundy County Area. For more information, call the North 65 Center at 359-3058.
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Noon Year’s Day Balloon Drop Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Actual balloon drop will be at 12 p.m. at the back of the produce aisle. 250 balloons, each has a prize (various toys, coupons and other prizes). Big ticket prizes: Nintendo Switch, $100 shopping spree.
Kids All-You-Can-Eat Buffet 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Chase & Marshall from Paw Patrol will be here from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
and re-adjustment counseling. Discharged and active military are welcome to use this service. Transportation to VA medical appointments is provided free of charge, making runs to Kansas City on Wednesday. Veterans needing transportation to their appointments can call 359-2078. Those making arrangements for transportation are asked to provide their name, the last four numbers of their Social Security number, the date and destination of travel and the number of persons who will be going.
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Two Charged With Trafficking Two Trenton residents are being held in the Grundy County Detention Center, facing charges of drug trafficking. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 51year-old Daniel A. Brown and 30-year-old Krystal L. Martin are both facing class B felony charges of first degree trafficking drugs or attempting to traf-
fic drugs. They are accused of acting in concert with each other to distribute methamphetamine and were in possession of more than 30 grams but less than 90 grams of the controlled substance on Dec. 24. Both suspects are being held on $15,000 cash only bond and are scheduled to appear in court Jan. 14.
Two Injured In Area Accidents Icy roads were blamed for two accidents investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Mercer County on Monday morning. The first accident occurred at 6:05 a.m. near the intersection of Main and High streets in Princeton. The patrol said an SUV was westbound on Main Street when it slid off the road, then traveled off the north side of the road and struck an embankment, overturning. The driver, 76-year-old Karla Dinsmore of Princeton, received minor injuries and was transported by the Mercer County Ambulance to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton for treatment. The car received extensive damage. Mrs. Dinsmore was wearing a safety device. The second accident occurred at 6:10 a.m. on Highway 136, two miles east of Princeton. The patrol said an SUV was east and slid off the road, striking a culvert and a traffic sign before overturning two times. The vehicle then came to rest on its top. The driver, 20-year-old Kelly Boothe of Princeton, was taken by the Mercer County Ambulance to Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza for treatment. The vehicle was demolished. Ms. Boothe was not wearing a safety device. Both accidents were investigated by Trooper J.E. Hainey.
DAILY RECORD REAL ESTATE Levi Wilson to Carolyn J. Brown, Trustee.
Levi Wilson To Quenten D. Coon and wife.
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