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There will be graduation ceremonies for the Trenton High School Class of 2020, but summer school program plans have been scrapped following action taken by the Trenton R-9 Board of Education during a special meeting on Wednesday night. THS seniors will receive their diplomas during commencement exercises planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at C.F. Russell Stadium. THS Principal Kasey Bailey outlined a plan for the event, which he said will be conducted “as close as possible” to graduation ceremonies of the past, including addresses being given by the class valedictorian and salutatorian as well as presentation of diplomas by the board president and superintendent. In an effort to observe social distancing guidelines as outlined by the governor, the stage will be located at the east end of the football field, with graduates and faculty being seated at the front of the staging area between the five-yard
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and 17-yard lines. Seating will be provided, with a 12-foot wide aisle down the center line and six feet between each chair. Bailey said this will accomodate 80 seats for graduates and 40 seats for faculty and staff. Each aisle would begin on a yard-line marker. Spectators will be placed in an area behind the graduates, beginning at the 20-yard line, and will be required to bring their own seating. There will be no public seating allowed in the regular stadium seating area, where the high school band will be located to provide music for the ceremony. Bailey said that in putting together the plan, some concerns were expressed regarding how to keep social distancing in place when spectators enter and leave the ceremonies as well as using restrooms, but said those attending would be advised to use those guidelines as much as possible. He said the plan does include dismissing the crowd individually in an effort to avoid close contact. While
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R-6 Board To o Meet The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education will hold a special meeting on tonight (Friday) at the school. The meeting, which begins at 6 o’clock, will include discussion of building projects and a review of building bids.
the governor’s social distancing order does not require individuals to wear a mask, that practice is being encouraged by the Grundy County Health Department, which provided guidelines to the district in the ceremony plan. Bailey said he also used information from the governor’s recovery plan as well as visiting with R-9 administration, staff members, city officials and the manager of North Central Missouri College, where the ceremony is normally held. In case of rain, the ceremony would be moved to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, also at the stadium. Bailey said the June 7 ceremony would be held no matter what, but the time could be pushed back, depending on the weather conditions. The board also voted not to hold summer school this year and instead concentrate on preparations for the return of students to class in August. Trenton Middle School AsSee R-9, Page 8
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R -9 Sttud dentt Remin nder Trenton R-9 School students will be able to turn in iPads and collect student belongings, beginning next week. At Trenton High School, seniors may turn in their iPads and pick up belongings on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5, anytime between 3 to 6 p.m. Underclassmen (freshmen through juniors) will turn in iPads in the lunch line between 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8. There will also be an iPad turn-in from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the high school for those who cannot come at the other scheduled times. Pre-kindergarten through 11th grade students will be able to pick up personal belongings at their respective schools beginning Monday, May 18. Students with the last name beginning with the letters A-G will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18; those with the last name beginning with H-0 will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19; and those with the last name beginning with P-Z will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Those who can’t make their appointed time can pick up items from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
La aredo Drrive e-Thrru Ch hecko out The Laredo R-7 School District will have a “drive-thru checkout” for students from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. Teachers will be present and have all student belongings from this school year ready to be picked up during this time and students will need to turn in student work, textbooks, library books, band instruments, ball uniforms and all other school items. School officials noted that social distancing guidelines will be observed.
Public Entities Opening Back Up
Health Department Issues Guidelines The Grundy County Health Officer and Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson has issued a Public Health Order, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 4, in an effort to provide guidance to local residents, businesses and organizations as phase one of the state’s Show Me Strong Recovery Plan goes into effect. “The governor’s new orders are purposefully broad to allow local public health authorities to tailor additional guidance to meet the needs of their communities,” Ms. Gibson said. “Grundy County can cautiously re-open its businesses and resume gathering in small groups because we haven’t identified any positive cases in our county at this time.” According to the Grundy County guidance plan: • Churches are encouraged to allow space for social distancing by opening additional seating areas, offering more in-person services with fewer attendees (use business square footage guidelines) or combining in-
person services with online video technology. • All persons are encouraged to limit attendance at other group gatherings. Group gatherings should be limited to 30 or fewer persons. • Businesses must adhere to the same square footage restrictions as is listed the governor’s order. • Social distancing, good handwashing practices and the use of face coverings in public are still needed to slow the spread of COVID-19. • Persons who are sick are being asked to stay home except to seek medical care. The full text of the order will be available on the Grundy County Health Department website, www.GrundyCountyHealth.org, and will expire on May 31. Meanwhile, entities closed for the past several weeks due to the state’s Stay at Home order will be opening back up for business next week following Gov. Mike Parson’s announcement of the first phase
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of the Show Me Strong Recovery Plan. The initial phase allows Missourians to begin returning to economic and social activities while adhering to social distancing requirements. All businesses are also allowed to be open provided the social distancing guidelines in the state’s new health order are followed. Entities such as Trenton City Hall/Trenton Municipal Utilities, the Trenton License Bureau, the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library and offices within the Grundy County Courthouse have either been closed or have had restricted access by the public. Those places are now looking at plans to be open to the public on Monday with certain restrictions. Trenton City Hall/Trenton Municipal Utilities Regular office hours will resume on Monday at 8:30 a.m., with hours to be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday See Open, Page 8
Hear Construction Update
Trustees Approve Health Insurance Bid It was business as usual, mostly anyway, for trustees of North Central Missouri College, who held a board meeting on Tuesday night in the basement of the Alexander Student Center. Using social distancing and limiting the number of people at the meeting, trustees approved health insurance for employees, agreeing to renew the coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. The college, which covers 100 percent of the employee monthly premium, will pay a 5.5 percent increase over current rates. In addition to the monthly premium, the college will contribute $60 per month to an employee health savings account, an amount that is currently $50 per month. The rates will be $574.14 per month per employee for the $1,500 deductible PPO plan; $521.90 per month per employee for the $1,000 deductible SPIRA plan; and $508.99 per month per employee for the $2,800 deductible
HSA plan. NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver gave board members an update on the new residence hall project, saying that builder Scott Weldon of Weldon Construction has estimated the cost to be around $800,000 to $850,000. Dr. Klaver said it was decided to split the contract, one for the architect and one for Weldon Construction and said if the hall cannot be built in the near future, there would be an architectural plan to be used when it can be constructed. In personnel matters, the board approved employment of Andrea Schuelke of Bedford, IA as a nursing instructor, beginning Aug. 12 at a pay rate of $43,864. She was also approved as a clinical adjunct instructor, being paid at the daily clinical rate. Christopher Mengel of Trenton was hired as the student services coordinator, beginning May 11, at a salary of $11.01 per hour. Barry Boulware of Trenton was
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Partly cloudy Friday night with the sun returning on Saturday. Rain likely Sunday, but the sun returns on Monday. Highs will be in the low 80s and lows will be in the mid 50s. The high at Trenton on Monday, April 27 was 78, Tuesday’s high was 77 and Wednesday’s high was 68 with a low of 50. Rain totaled .17 of an inch during that period. Wednesday’s high at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 66, the low was 44.
hired as an adjunct instructor to teach Intro to Religion and Humanities courses beginning with the fall semester. Stephanie Parman of Maryville was approved as a clinical adjunct nursing instructor. Green Hills Head Start personnel items included the resignations of Kelsie Duff and Cassandra Shouse as teacher aides at the Brookfield “A” Head Start Center. The two positions will be filled by Kayla Henry and Shelby Ownes. Board members approved a revised job description for the position of secretary/clerk to the board of trustees. The part-time position is held by Vicki Weaver, who will be working 25 to 30 hours per month with the bulk of that time spent in the third and fourth weeks of the month, when she is preparing for and attending the board meetings. In other business, the board: • gave the oath of office to Dr. John
Holcomb and Dr. NiCole Neal, who were re-elected to the board based on their filing for the April ballot. That election was moved to June 2, but since only two persons filed for the seats, the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office said two could assume their offices in the same manner as if the election had been held on April 7. • elected officers, with Diane Lowrey elected as president and Dr. Neal elected as vice president. Mrs. Weaver was re-elected as board secretary/clerk and Tyson Otto was reelected as treasurer. • accepted a bid from MEI Total Elevator Solutions of Kansas City, KS for the modernization of the Geyer Hall elevator. The bid of $83,548 was the lowest of three received and will be paid for through the physical plant budget and the Hoover Building Fund. See NCMC, Page 8
What’s Inside... Trenton High School wrestler Caleb Johnson has been recognized for his work in the classroom. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for information regarding Johnson’s selec tion as an Academic All-State athlete.
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Trenton Municipal Utilities customers who have delinquent bills will receive help during the next three months in getting caught up after members of the Trenton City Council adjusted its policy during a meeting on Monday night. With utility bills still being due by the 18th of each month, the council approved a plan to give additional time to those who have a hard time paying the bill as long as the customer contacts TMU that they are unable to pay their bill in full by the due date. Customers will be asked to pay 50 percent of the past due amount, with the remaining balance and the current bill balance being set up on a payment schedule for no more than 60 days. Customers who do not contact TMU to make payment arrangements will be subject to having their utilities shut off, which is usually done around the 29th of each month. TMU Comptroller Rosetta Marsh said there are currently 210 customers with delinquent utility bills, including two to three businesses. She said reminder calls are made prior to any shutoff, which will continue under the plan approved by the council. Customers with delinquent bills will be notified of the policy change along with information regarding assistance that may be available to help with utility payments. In other business, the council accepted a bid of $23,638 from the Stella Jones Company for the purchase of 81 wooden poles ranging from 30 to 45 feet in length. It was the lowest of five bids received. The council approved Mayor Linda Crooks’ appointment of Duane Urich as fourth ward councilman. He replaces Larry Crawford, who resigned last week. Urich’s name will appear on the June 2 municipal election ballot as he was the only person to file for the fourth ward seat. City Administrator Ron Urton updated the council on several projects, including replacement of the 17th Street Bridge, which is still scheduled to begin just after Memorial Day. He reported the street department was scheduled to start asphalt production on Monday and that signs have been put up on the east and west ends of town, announcing the start of the Highway 6 overlay project on May 4. All votes were unanimous with Glen Briggs, Lou Fisher, Danny Brewer, Brad Chumbley, Cathie Smith and David Mlika attending the meeting in person. John Dolan attended via Zoom, along with Mayor Crooks and City Attorney Tara Walker.
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SPORTS
Johnson Earns Academic All-State Trenton 220Pounder Was Fifth At State For almost six minutes, Caleb Johnson battled Central New Madrid’s Quazavion Jackson in the opening round of the Class 1 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships. The 220-pound match was tied at 9-9 as the seconds waned in the third and final period. Johnson is a fast learner and battling Jackson for the better part of three rounds had taught him enough. With 12 seconds left, Johnson saw an opening he had seen earlier in the match R-T Photo/Shani Kinney and grabbed a takedown to seal Caleb Johnson celebrates after defeating Lathrop’s Quinton Wolfe in the 220-pound fifthan 11-9 victory. place match at the Class 1 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships in Columbia in February. Johnson used that match to Johnson was named an academic all-state honoree by the Missouri Wrestling Association launch a run to a fifth-place on Wednesday. state medal in Columbia this “I’m really proud of Caleb,â€? history of the THS wrestling past February. The mat isn’t the only place where Johnson’s knowledge goes on display, Trenton coach Charlie Bacon program.â€? however. said. “This award is a great acJohnson earned his fifthOn Wednesday, Johnson was complishment and speaks vol- place medal at state with a 4-2 named an academic all-state umes about his work ethic in showing at Mizzou Arena. In wrestler by the Missouri the classroom and on the his two losses he was Wrestling Association. The wrestling mat. The high stan- outscored by a combined three honor is bestowed on wrestlers dards of this award makes it points. Johnson avenged one of who medal at the state tourna- very tough for any wrestler to those losses, defeating Lathment, by placing in the top six obtain and Caleb got it done in rop’s Quinton Wolfe in the of their weight division and only his sophomore season. He fifth-place match - a wrestler who carry a grade point aver- joins a very elite group of he lost to by a 4-3 decision earage of 3.75 or higher. wrestlers throughout the rich lier in the tournament. Johnson excelled in the Save $20 SAVE classroom as well and the com$20 MS 170 bination of the two led to his NOW Now $159.99 academic all-state distinction. $ 99 $179.99 CDC-SRP 159 Johnson will be a wrestler Trenton builds its lineup around next season as a junior along with Hunter McAtee, who was a third-place state 1020 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO medalist this year as a fresh660-359-2070 man, and returning state quali• NO. 1 QUALITY • FAST COURTEOUS SERVICE fiers Gavin Chambers and • EVERYDAY COMPETITIVE PRICES Coleman Griffin.
NCMC Golfer Signs On With Peru State Rock Port, where Owen was her coach. “I have worked with Gretchen for several years as she golfed for the (Rock Port) Blue Jays,� Owen said. “She is capable of being a good collegiate golfer and I look forward to working with her again over North Central Missouri Col- the next two years.� While with North Central, lege golfer Gretchen Tharp may have had her sophomore Tharp helped the Pirates to a season cancelled, but her com- third-place finish at the War at petitive golfing career isn’t the Moor event hosted by Community over yet. Tharp signed a na- Southwestern tional letter of intent last week College in Creston, IA. It was to continue her playing career North Central’s highest finish with the Peru State College of their fall season. The women’s golf team, an NAIA NJCAA cancelled the spring season due to the COVID-19 program in Peru, NE. The signing created a re- pandemic. Tharp will enroll at Peru union of sorts for Tharp and Peru State coach Sue Owen. State this fall where she plans Tharp enjoyed a stong four- on majoring in liberal arts. year high school career at
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Trenton FFA Spotlight Mackenzie McAtee is an outstanding member of the Trenton FFA chapter. Some of her achievements include receiving a Group I individual at the state level on both the meats and dairy cattle CDE teams. Other accomplishments include placing first at the area level in the Missouri Teach Ag Fall Public Speaking Contest and receiving second place proficiency in agribusiness at the area level. Mackenzie has also attended many activities through FFA, including chapter meetings, the HYMAX Academy and the National FFA Convention. She has had many leadership roles and currently serves as the Trenton FFA chapter first vice president. She was previously a reporter. Mackenzie’s current SAE project includes raising a herd of cattle, working at Trenton Family Aquatic Center as a lifeguard over the summer and working at Orscheln Farm and Home. At the start of high school, Mackenzie had purchased 11 heifers. Now, after all her hard work and dedication to this SAE project, her herd has increased to 28. At Orscheln Farm and Home Mackenzie spends most of her time on the register or on the sales floor, assisting customers and tidying up the store. After she graduates from high school, Mackenzie plans to attend North Central Missouri College to finish her associate’s degree. She will then transfer to Northwest Missouri State University and major in mathematics. Mackenzie plans to pursue a career as an actuary scientist and she hopes to work for an agricultural insurance company. ******************** Quentin Hughes is one of the many outstanding members in the Trenton FFA chapter. His achievements have been his involvement in contest teams. As a freshman, he competed on the poultry team. He then competed on the forestry team during his junior year. Quentin has attended many activities through FFA, including chapter meetings and the National FFA Convention. Quentin’s current SAE project involves working for Dr. Dale Alumbaugh, both on the Alumbaugh family farm and at Affordable Veterinary Care. Through this SAE, Quentin does various tasks. He works with animals and cattle, fixes fence, rakes hay, cuts wood and other small jobs around the farm and vet clinic. After he graduates from high school, Quentin plans to join the National Guard. He then plans to attend the State Technical College of Missouri to get an automotive mechanic degree.
Grazing Management Now Results In Better Cattle Spring And Summer Grazing Opportunities
“Grass is greening up and cattle are being turned out to pasture,� says Patrick Davis MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist. Grass is the cheapest feed resource so proper grazing management is important to cattle operation performance and profitability. Below, Davis shares thoughts on cattle grazing and forage incorporation to improve spring and summer grazing opportunities. “Make sure of adequate pasture forage height at the beginning of the grazing season,� says Davis. At turn-out, cool-season forages should have about 6 inches of growth. Davis urges cattle producers to maintain a minimum grazing residual forage height of 4 inches for cool-season forages and 8 to 10 inches for native warm season forages. Grazing below these residual heights will affect season-long production, persistence, and new growth. “Adequate forage availability as we begin the grazing season is also important for cattle performance,� says Davis. If forage availability is low, cattle will increase travel to meet their intake needs. “This increased travel can reduce cattle performance and body condition score,� says Davis. Therefore, Davis urges cattle producers to provide hay or supplementation during the transition from winter hay feeding to grazing in order to maintain optimum performance. Forage quality is lower in taller, more mature forage, which negatively influence intake and cattle performance. Davis urges cattle producers to clip or mow pastures for hay if seed heads are emerging and grazing is not keeping up with forage growth. Harvesting excess growth resets
the pastures and allows for high quality forage regrowth. “If cattle producers mow pastures they may need to wait longer for grass regrowth to reach an acceptable grazing height,� says Davis. “Rest period is also important for proper forage growth during the grazing season,� says Davis. Rest period allows forage to grow to optimum height prior to the next grazing period and gives plants the opportunity to replenish energy reserves. These two factors help ensure high forage intake and plant persistence. Davis urges cattle producers to develop a rotational grazing system in order to better manage the rest period. “Move cattle faster through the grazing rotation in early spring versus the late spring and into the summer,� says Davis. Also, Davis urges producers to move cattle so they are not allowed to graze pasture regrowth without a rest period. “Lengthening the rest period many also increase pasture diversity by promoting native warm season grasses to grow in your cool-season pastures,� says Davis. This helps provide forage for cattle to consume during the warmer months when cool-season grass growth slows and is lower quality. Davis urges producers to add summer annuals such as crabgrass, pearl millet, and sudangrass to your grazing rotation to fill in the cool season grass slump. For any questions on how to manage your pastures for optimum forage production and cattle performance contact your local MU Extension Agronomy and Livestock Field Specialist.
Chilling Effects Of Planting Cold University of Missouri Extension specialists say corn planting in cool soils increases risk of poor emergence, weak stands and disease. MU Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold’s research shows that planting too soon can slow emergence and reduce stand numbers. After a week of temperatures in the 20s and 30s, Missouri farmers are going full-bore with corn planting, says MU Extension agronomist Greg Luce. The April 20 USDA Crop Progress Report said that during the previous week, temperatures in Missouri averaged 43.5 degrees, 12.7 degrees below average, and hardly a warm welcome to corn planting. The state’s corn planting
rose to 11 percent, 14 percentage points below the five-year average. Wiebold’s two-year study on planting date's effect on corn emergence shows why planting into cool soils may not be the best strategy. Wiebold completed the study about 10 years ago, he says, so it does not consider the effect of today’s seed treatments. Wiebold planted six hybrids of corn in test plots at MU’s Bradford Research Center on different dates between the end of March and the middle of June. He took counts of emerged plants. His data showed that corn took longer to emerge when air temperatures were low. Stand counts also dropped. Corn planted in late March
took as much as 27 days to emerge. Mid-June corn popped through in four days. Not only did cold-planted corn seed take longer to emerge, fewer plants emerged - 71 percent compared to 93 percent on warmer days. Luce cautions farmers to avoid shallow planting during cooler weather. Guidelines suggest a 2-inch depth for uniform emergence. Wiebold says it is still early to talk about replant decisions, but farmers may want to review the MU Extension guide “Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions.� The guide tells how to count and calculate stands, figure replant costs and compare yield potentials. The guide, available for free download at exten-
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Five Points by Wendell Lenhart
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It was interesting to read in Tuesday’s paper of another traffic accident at the intersection of 28th Street and Highway 65. The most recent one occurred on Sunday evening when a vehicle on 28th failed to yield to oncoming traffic on Highway 65. The intersection has been the scene of numerous accidents over the years; some minor and many tragic with the loss of lives. I’ve never really understood why there is an abnormally high number of accidents at the site. There are clear sight lines in all directions. Most of the problems must have to do with operator error such as rolling through Wendell Lenhart the stop signs, not coming to a complete stop and pausing for a moment to look for oncoming traffic and driver’s distraction or inattention to driving safely. There has been much discussion over the years on a solution to make the intersection safer. The City of Trenton has contacted the Missouri Department of Transportation in the past about more safety improvements, including a traffic signal. After studying the issue, MoDOT doesn’t feel the statistics warrant a signal being placed at the intersection. The most recent change made for the area was a speed limit reduction to 45 miles per hour throughout the whole area, from south of the Highway 6 overpass to the northern city limits. I’m concerned about what is going to happen in the future when the new Orscheln’s store is constructed and there is a substantial increase in traffic at the intersection. According to City Administrator Ron Urton, the store is scheduled for completion by the end of this year and, at present, MoDOT has no plans for any changes to the traffic control system already in place there. It appears to me that, at some point, there’s going to have to be traffic lights installed at that intersection to make it safe. Even if left turn lanes are created for both north and southbound traffic, which would help, vehicles are going to have to wait for thru-traffic to clear and it’s going to create additional vision problems for the drivers going east and west through the intersection. When you see less-busy intersections in surrounding communities with traffic control signals, it makes you wonder what it will take to make the intersection safer here. It will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds and what the accident rate becomes as we head into the new year. I just hope it doesn’t take something tragic to happen before changes are made.
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COVID-19 Issues For Missouri Legislature by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News Missouri's General Assembly faces an historic challenges for the final three weeks of the 2020 regular session. The budget tops the list with a projected $1 billion or even higher revenue loss for the spending year that begins July 1. Gov. Mike Parson acknowledged the challenge April 17 when he disclosed the higher deficit estimate than previously anticipated. "I've never seen a deficit like that and it's going to take some time to figure out how we go through that and how we put a budget together." Compounding the problem, as Parson noted, is that Missouri does not know how much money the state ultimately will get from the federal government to address COVID19 budget problems. Another complication is that when the legislature returns to the Capitol, they'll have less than two weeks to pass a budget. That's because Missouri's Constitution requires passing a budget
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make the difficult and politically dangerous decisions about where to cut. While those difficult budget decisions are at the forefront for legislators before their May 8 budget deadline, there are some non-budget issues that might pop up. Democratic leaders have argued the session should be limited to the budget and issues involving COVID-19. For many Democrats, one of those COVID-19 issues likely will be to allow anyone to vote by absentee ballot to avoid crowds at polling places later this year. The governor already has rejected that idea. And in a highly partisan Republican legislature, a measure pushed by Democrats likely would be an uphill effort. Republicans have their own partisan issues. One would seek voter repeal of the Clean Missouri constitutional amendment that gives the state auditor, currently a Democrat, a major role in re-drawing state legislative districts in 2021. Another top priority for some GOP lawmakers has been to reimpose the photo ID requirement for voting that the Supreme Court has struck down. Then, there is what had been one of the biggest is-
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sues for this session be fore COVID-19 -- gun vio lence. The deep partisan di vide between restricting gun access versus impos ing tougher sentences fo gun-related crimes would seem to make that a no-go issue in the abbreviated session. There are, however some less partisan issues just a few votes away from passage. At the top of that lis might be an ultimate House-Senate compro mise to the legislative grid lock on establishing a program to monitor pre scriptions of addictive nar cotics. Other less controversia issues include expanding anti-drug laws to cove fentanyl, giving relatives the right to place cameras in nursing-home rooms and letting city police live outside their cities. But, this might be a budget-only session. The governor has lim ited his legislative agenda to the budget. A few weeks earlier the Senate's Republican leader, Caleb Rowden voiced a similar thought: " think if we get a budge done...I think we're OK." Maybe the magnitude o Coronavirus does make i OK to limit the agenda and leave other issues for an other day.
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one week before the mandatory May 15 adjournment. Deciding where to impose that $1 billion shortfall in revenue will not be easy. Among the state's biggest budget items, a major cut to local school funds would seem a no-go idea in an election year. The Social Services Department is the state's next biggest spender of state dollars. But cutting that budget would require cuts in Medicaid at a time the state is facing a health crisis. Corrections is another big spender. But cutting that department's budget could force early release of convicted felons. Many of the other departments have legally required spending items or have budgets too small to make much of a difference in the state's overall spending. That leaves higher education. So often when the state has faced a revenue shortfall, it's been an easy target because public colleges and universities can get more money by raising fees and tuition. But sometimes when the legislature is facing a tough budget decision, it simply dumps the problem on the governor by passing a bloated budget -forcing the governor to
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Dear Annie: I am so tired of fake people on the internet. Every day we see countless stories about the latest gossip on certain celebrities and athletes. Is it necessary that we have to know about everything they say and do, who their latest "soul mate" is, the expensive things they give their kids, who broke up with whom, where they ate out, how much money they have? Their faces are constantly pushed in our faces (along with their other body parts). These "famous for being famous" women seem to have had a lot of cosmetic surgery. I think that sends a very negative picture of life to our children and teenagers. I know that a lot of people feel the same way that I do; just look at the comments section of any article about these types of people. Why does anyone care about these celebrities? -- Ordinary Real Person Dear Real Person: Be the change you want to see in the media. When you click on a story and leave a comment (even if it's a negative one), 10 DAYS
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you're effectively encouraging the publication of more stories of that ilk. Don't interact with content that you find frivolous or toxic. Cosmetic surgery is on the rise in this country (Americans spent $16.5 billion on it in 2018 alone), and our celebrityand image-obsessed culture is no doubt fueling that trend. But anger and judgment are not productive. Focus instead on modeling healthy self-esteem, especially for the young people in your life. Self-acceptance is contagious. Dear Annie: The poem in your column, "And the people stayed home," was a precious gem. I am an occupational therapist now serving my kids, their families and staff, as part of distance learning in our public schools. Your column was a grand slam in terms of what I think people need right now: reassurance, hope, stability and empowerment. I will definitely share this column with others! Thank you, and bless you. -Absolutely Wonderful
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U.S. Physical Therapy faces a tougher recovery from COVID-19 related business disruptions than other health care companies. While other elements of care like surgical procedures could pick up later in the second quarter as the economy reopens, “patients are unlikely to rush back to their PT clinics for therapy,” said Jefferies analyst Brian Tanquilut, who recently dropped his 2020 and 2021 forecasts for the clinic operator. Demand for physical therapy can depend on whether patients are employed and have coverage. And Tanquilut expects the recent spike in
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Dear Wonderful: Thank you so much for your kind words. I felt the exact same way when I read that poem. Wishing everyone safety and love. Dear Annie: If I could, I would like to give a bit of encouragement to all the parents who are sheltering at home with their kids and trying to be their teacher. My older sister taught first grade for 40 years. She eventually learned that her first task was to make the kids love her. If they loved her, they would be willing to learn. So a message for parents is that, since your children already love you, you have already accomplished the first step of being a good teacher. - Teacher at Home Dear Teacher at Home: Thank you for your letter. I agree that love breeds listening, and I'm going to add respect to that list as well. Please thank your sister for her 40 years of service in one of the most important jobs in the world.
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Spickard Special Road District is looking for someone to do road repair and hauling rock. Call 660-654-9070. dApr21-May1 ------------------------------------------The Grundy County R-V School District is soliciting bids for food delivery services during the 2020-21 school year at 205 SW Border Street, Galt, MO 64641. These will be dependent on the District's needs at any given time. Goods will include: bread, vegetables, fruit, milk, eggs, cereal and other assorted food items. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For additional information, contact Mr. Phil Fox, Superintendent at pfox@grundyr5.k12.mo.us. Bids shall be submitted in writing and sealed. Final deadline for submitting sealed bids is 12:00 pm on May 13, 2020. Bids will be opened on or about May 14, 2020. dApr24,28,May1 ------------------------------------------Grundy Co. R-V Board of Education of Galt, MO is accepting bids for Dairy Products, Diesel and Propane for the 2020-21 school year. Contact Mr. Phil Fox for more information. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on May 13, 2020. Envelopes should be clearly marked and mailed or delivered to: Superintendent of Schools, PO Box 6, Galt, MO 64641. The Grundy Co. R-V Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened on or about May 14, 2020. dApr24,28,May1 -------------------------------------------
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DEATHS Alfred Kern “Speck” Ryder Alfred Kern “Speck” Ryder, a 90-year-old resident of Princeton and former Scott County, IL resident, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Milan Health Care Center in Milan. A private graveside service will be held under the direction of the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester, IL. Mr. Ryder was born on Oct. 19, 1929 in Glasgow, IL, the son of Joseph and Lora Ford Ryder. He was married on July 31, 1951 to Mary Ann Knapp, who preceded him in death on Aug. 3, 2005. He served in the Army dur-
ing the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed attending the Glasgow Burgoo and he and his wife enjoyed farming together. He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth “Sue” (Oliver) Loy of Medora, IL; a sister-in-law, Roberta Ryder; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Mary C. Lashmett, Joe Ryder, Tom Ryder, Catherine “Kate” Bowers, Clara Ryder and Cordelia Vick. Memorials are suggested to the Lora C. Ryder Building in Glasgow.
Montgomery Shawn Trainer Montgomery Shawn Trainer, a 54-year-old resident of Des Moines, IA and former Trenton resident, died on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Iles-Westover Chapel. Cremation will follow the services A family visitation will be held from 5 to 7 tonight (Friday, May 1, 2020) at the chapel. Due to COVID-19 concerns, persons will be allowed to visit intermittently, 10 at a time. Mr. Trainer was born on May 4, 1965 in Missouri, the son of Thomas and Shirley Tapscott Trainer. He played football at Oskaloosa High School and Simpson College, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was married in 1991 to Laura Driscoll and the couple made their home in Des
Moines. He and his wife started the Wonder Years Academy in 1992 and soon after founded Trainwell Creditor Services. He worked as a salesman for KHI Auto Sales Inc. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing, car repair, starting projects, going to the cabin, Sunday dinners and family events. Mr. Trainer is survived by his wife, Laura; his children, Alexander (Cassie Cervantes) Trainer of Phoenix, AZ, Austin (Emma) Trainer of Madison, WI, Evan (Nicole Beedle) Trainer of Des Moines and Samantha (Kinsey Gittings) Trainer of Des Moines; his parents, Thomas and Shirley Trainer of Oskaloosa, IA; and a brother, Dean (Ronda) Trainer of Oskaloosa. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a memorial to be determined at a later time.
Foundation Awards Grants The GEC Community Foundation has awarded seven grants totaling $5,101. Education grants were awarded to the Princeton R-5 School District, the North Mercer R-III School District at Mercer, S.M. Rissler Elementary School at Trenton, the Grundy R-5 School District at Galt, the Cainsville R-1 School District and the Gilman City R-4 School District. A healthcare grant was awarded to Life Options Green Hills of Trenton. Grants are funded by member donations through Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities. The grants provide funding for qualifying schools and organi-
zations within the Grundy Electric Cooperative’s 12county service area, which includes Harrison, Mercer and Grundy counties and portions of Linn, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam and Sullivan counties in Missouri and portions of Ringgold, Wayne and Decatur counties in Iowa. The next grant application deadline is July 1. Qualified applicants must be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or other eligible entity and may apply for a grant by completing a grant application with supporting information. Grant applications are available at www.grundyec.com or by calling Grundy Electric Cooperative at 1-800-279-2249, ext. 23 or 33.
Jeff Eads Earns Award Jeff Eads, funeral director at White Chapel Funeral Home and Cemetery in Gladstone, has received the company’s 2019 Service Excellent Award. The award is given to one employee and their location who exhibits passion for their profession, a desire to inspire their teammates and dedication to deliver the highest level of service excellence to the families they serve. One employee is selected within each market and Eads was selected in the Kansas City market, which is made up of 18 locations. Eads, a former Trenton resi-
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dent, is the son of Tom and Linda Eads of Trenton.
Center Set For May 4 Opening Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center will open on Monday, May 4, offering “virtual” services only Due to the COVID-19 situation, Life Options Green Hills has chosen to delay the physical opening of their pregnancy medical center but will begin offering pregnancy options counseling and resource referrals via phone, email and text.
Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center, a 501(c)(3) organization, offers its services free of charge to anyone. Services are funded by individual donors and organizations in our community. To contact the center, persons can call 660-358-1378 or email the center at lifeoptionsgreenhills@gmail.com.
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CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas Alley Robert Ewing, Trenton, appeared in court on a probation violation on an original charge of non-support. He admitted violating the terms of his probation and had his probation revoked. He was sentenced to serve four years in the Department of Corrections, with execution of the sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for five years and is to pay $1,000 toward restitution by Aug. 1 and pay $97 per month toward current child support and $50 per month toward the amount in arrears. Sara K. Sparks, Spickard, withdrew her plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to non-support. Sentencing was set for July 16 and she was permitted to post a personal recognizance bond in the penal sum of $2,500. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Cynthia A. Hoehn, Braymer, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.
Steven Leivan, Clearmont, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Robert Ewing, Trenton, pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree sexual abuse, both class A misdemeanors, and attempted second degree sexual abuse, a class B misdemeanor. He was sentenced to serve six months in the Grundy County Detention Center, with credit given for 104 days served. He is also to pay $120.50 court costs by July 14. MARRIAGE LICENSE Prestin Robert Turpin, Buckner and Dingxiang Du, Flushing, NY. Harold Vilander and Kelsey Nicole Lutz, both of Kansas City. Jeremy Lee Savage and Misty Ann Mathews, both of Trenton. REAL ESTATE LaJean Hanes to North Central Missouri College. Troy G. Hanes to North Central Missouri College. Erma Newton and husband to Miles D. Knapp. James Richard Witten and wife to Jason Hostetler and wife. Optima LLC to Kipp McClellan and wife.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department April 20: officers investigated a suicide threat at a location other than Trenton. An animal bite was investigated at a south residence. April 21: an animal bite was investigated at a north residence and officers responded to a report of a runaway juvenile at an east residence. April 22: an arrest was made on a warrant at an east residence and officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in
the east part of town. An assault was investigated at an east business. April 23: officers investigated a report of a runaway juvenile at a west residence. April 24: no activity. April 25: an assault was reported at a west residence and officers responded to a domestic dispute at an east residence. April 26: officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the north part of town, with a subject failing to yield.
Cash Bond Set For Local Man A Trenton man who failed to appear in court on drug charges is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on cash bond. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey Chad Corbin, 22, is being held on $10,000 cash-only
bond after failing to appear in court on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. Corbin is scheduled to appear in court on May 14.
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what needed to be done to keep students safe. Mrs. Price said that Catapult Learning, which provides the summer school curriculum for Trenton, has been notified of the cancellation and has agreed to extend the district’s contract by one year at no additional cost. Votes on both action items were unanimous. During an executive session held following the regular meeting, the board voted to hire Lysander Overstreet as the academic coach/technology integration coach.
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sistant Principal Jackie Price, who was to be administrator for the summer school program, made the recommendation based on concerns she had with participants being able to observe social distancing guidelines as well as being able to provide a clean environment for students and staff each day. She noted that with construction going on at Rissler Elementary School at the same time summer school was in session, it would make it even more difficult to do
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video or phone conferencing options. • From Front Page • • approved a supplemental • declared an HP EliteDesk application for Cost of Living computer as surplus property and Quality Improvement and agreed to donate it in ac- funds for the Green Hills Head Start program. cordance with board policy. • reviewed reports from de• approved a National Association of Student Financial partment heads throughout the Aid Administrators Standards institution on how the college of Excellence review of the is moving forward through the Title IV program. The cost is COVID-19 Pandemic to meet $30,000 and the review will be the needs of current and future students. conducted Oct. 5-8. The next regular board • scheduled a joint meeting and dinner with the NCMC meeting is scheduled for 5:30 Foundation Board for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26. The p.m. on Thursday, May 21. The normal meeting place is the location will be announced at a president’s office in the Frey later date and it was noted that Administrative Center. efforts will be made to offer
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Commission Accepts Bids, Submits Grant The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for fuel and concrete during a meeting on Tuesday as well as submitted a grant application for funds to help upgrade the county’s 911 system. According to information provided by Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phil Ray, the grant application was submitted to the Missouri Department of Public Safety and is a 60/40 match between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Missouri Department of Safety and local funds. If approved, the grant will be used to replace outdated 911 callhandling equipment totaling an estimated $144,366.99. Costs for items such as hardware, software and hosted services associated with enabling Next Generation 911 calls to be received, processed and dispatched can be paid for through the grant. Commissioners accepted fuel bids from both Landes Oil, Inc. and MFA Oil. Both bids are for five cents off the pump price for both gasoline and diesel fuel. A concrete bid, the only one submitted, was accepted from Fischer Concrete Services LLC of Trenton. The bid was for $123 per cubic yard for a six-bag mix and $139 per cubic yard for an
eight-bag mix. In other business, it was reported the road and bridge crew is performing hydraulic maintenance on the track loader and has been working on a bridge project on NE105th. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reported an application has been submitted to the FCC for 911 radio licensing and updated the commission on FEMA projects. A conference call was held with Elizabeth Gibson, administrator of the Grundy County Health Department. Ms. Gibson reported Grundy County still has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 and said the department is reviewing Gov. Mike Parson’s “Show-Me Strong Recovery” plan to assist several citizens and businesses, with safety being at the forefront of those plans. The next meeting of the commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5. Items on the agenda include an 8:30 a.m. road and bridge update, a 9 a.m. emergency management report; a 10 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy, a 10:45 a.m. update from the Grundy County Health Department and a possible closed session to discuss legal matters and personnel at 11 a.m.
CARD SHOWER A card shower has been requested for Jim and Margaret Hamilton, who will be celebrating their 65th wedding an-
niversary on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Cards may be sent to them at 20 SE Hwy E, Trenton, MO 64683.
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house - Offices will continue operating during their normal business hours. Persons who do not want to come into the courthouse can call the office they need to deal with for information regarding how business is to be transacted. That number is 359-4040 (follow the prompts). Any tax, fee or fine payment can still be left in the county drop box, located on the north side of the courthouse. The Grundy County Health Department and North 65 Center both remain closed to the public for now, but hope to re-open soon. GCHD Administrator Elizabeth Gibson said health department staff continues to offer some services by appointment such as immunizations, WIC and birth certificates. Persons can call the office at 359-4196 for more information. The North 65 Center is awaiting additional information from the Northwest Area Agency on Aging on procedures to be followed before announcing its plans. Administrator Karen Otto said once guidelines have been established, she will announce when the center will re-open as well as the rules that will need to be followed. The full public health order issued by Gov. Parson earlier this week as well as additional guidelines for businesses, communities and citizens are available at the website, showmestrong.mo.gov, or at the Department of Health and Senior Services website, health.mo.gov.
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through Friday. Customers are asked to follow state social distancing guidelines, maintaining six feet between people in line. Utility payments can still be made online or left in the drop box located in front of city hall. Persons can call 3592013 with any questions. Trenton License Bureau The office will open for business at 8 a.m. on Monday and resume regular hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be customer restrictions, which will be posted on the door and include no more than four customers in the office at any one time (each person is asked to wait to enter until another person leaves), one person per transaction and asking customers to bring their own pen to sign documents. No children will be allowed. Persons can call the office at 359-4324 for any questions. Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library - The library will be open on Tuesday, May 5 for curbside pickup from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers must call in their book order at least two hours ahead of pickup time, with call-ins to be done by 2:30 p.m. The library will have a limited number of computers available for essential business only and an appointment is required. Users must wear a mask to enter the library and use the computers. To schedule appointments, pickup times or for more information, persons can call 3593577. Grundy County Court-
LOCAL GRAIN PRICES April 29 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.77 (Apr 20); 7.78 (May 20); 7.69 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.60 (Apr 20); 2.70 (May 20); 2.79 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.77 (Apr 20); 7.73 (May 20); 7.69 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.60 (Apr 20); 2.70 (May 20); 2.79 (New Crop 20).
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Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.12; soybeans, 8.16; wheat, 4.99. New Crop - Corn, 2.98; soybeans, 7.74; wheat, 4.91.