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REPUBLICAN-TIMES TRENTON
Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 156th Year - No. 75
Trenton, MO 64683
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SUMMER CONCERT Re-Set For Next Year
No Music Festival In 2020
The annual Mid-America Music Festival team has chosen to reschedule the 2020 music and camping event to July 16-18, 2021. Black Silo Foundation President Jenn Hottes said that in this time of uncertainty amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the tremendous economic impact this situation has had on festival sponsors, fans and the entire country, the announcement comes given the current factors at play. “While we remained hopeful, our festival team had to make the heartbreaking decision to reschedule the event until next July,” Ms. Hottes said. “We have made every effort to avoid this difficult decision. However, keeping our supporters in mind, we didn’t see a path forward that made economic sense to produce the festival our fans have all grown to know and love.” The festival team is working to secure every band that was scheduled to perform this year and reconfirm them for 2021. Headliners for both Friday and Saturday, Great White and Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., have reconfirmed for next year along with a majority of the other bands. A complete announceSee Music, Page 5
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Although it wasn’t an upclose visit, residents of Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments got the chance to see family and friends during a parade through the facility parking lot on Wednesday afternoon. The nursing home has been closed to visitors since late March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing families to come up with creative ways to communicate with their loved ones during this time. A date has yet to be determined as to when the nursing home might re-open to visitors.
TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL
Scholarships, Awards Announced
Class Of 2020 Academic Honors Scholarships and awards presented to members of the Trenton High School Class of 2020 have been announced. The honors are usually presented during an awards night event held prior to graduation ceremonies, however, this year’s event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School officials wanted to make sure members of the senior class were recognized for their academic achievements. North Central Missouri College Foundation - Allena Allen, Knowledge Scholarship; McKayla Blackburn, C.F. Russell Scholarship; Emily Kosse and Lily White, William and Juanita Denslow Scholarship; Elizabeth Fewins, Lindi Moulin and Camryn Willey, Lynn Freeman Scholarship; McKenna Cox, Oakley Madden and Mackenzie McAtee, Everett and Hazel Frey Memorial Scholarship; Halley Windsor, Edward Scott Memorial Scholarship; Kayli Crawford, Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young and Myra A. Young Scholarship; Rudy Mathews, Robert Bailey
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Memorial Scholarship; Rebekah Allen, Charles Holmes/Trenton Rotary Club Scholarship. R.P. Hill Memorial Award - Halley Windsor. Shelter Insurance Scholarship - Oakley Madden. Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship McKenna Cox. Junior Mullenix Sports Memorial Scholarship McKayla Blackburn. Trenton Kiwanis Scholarship - Dalton Burchett and Kayli Crawford. Cara McClellan Agency LLC-American Family Insurance Scholarship - Carson Burchett. Kadyn McClellan Memorial Scholarship McKenna Cox and Kayli Crawford. Student Council Scholarship - Mackenzie Klinginsmith and Halley Windsor. Jose Sanchez Barron IV Memorial Scholarship Mackenzie Klinginsmith. Cindy Gott Memorial Scholarship - McKenna Cox and Elizabeth Fewins.
Briefs...
CARES Act Money Available
Task Force Will Aid In Funding Decisions The Grundy County Commission has named three county residents to a task force to help determine distribution of CARES Act funding. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray said Elizabeth Gibson, administrator of the Grundy County Health Department; Glen Briggs, county emergency management director; and Dr. Lenny Klaver, president of North Central Missouri College, have been appointed to serve on the COVID-19 Task Force, with two other members to be announced once their appointments are confirmed. Working in conjunction with the commission, the task force will help determine needs of the various taxing entities within the county and determine how best to utilize up to $1,155,602 in funding the county has received through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The funds can be used to cover costs that are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020; and were incurred during the period of March 1 through Dec. 30, 2020. Documentation of the expenditures must be maintained and the funds cannot be used as a revenue replacement for lower than expected revenue collections. In addition, the funds cannot be used for expenditures for which a local government entity has received any other emergency COVID-19 supplemental funding, whether that funding is state, federal or private in nature, for that same expense. Applications for the funding will be accepted
Flag Ra aisiing g Cere emon ny Se et
through Nov. 17 for review, with funding decisions to be approved by Dec. 15 and funds distributed by Dec. 30. In other business from Tuesday’s meeting, the commission heard a report of repairs being made to a tube on SW Fir Lane, which was displaced by heavy rain on May 14. Residents from the northeast part of the county also were in to speak with the commission concerning a low water crossing on NE 70th Street, with that issue added to the road and bridge list of projects. Briggs reported that new 911 radio equipment has been installed in ambulances and the county was not a recipient of the Emergency Management Performance Grant, which was funded by the Department of Homeland Security. Michael Marriott with the Missouri Department of Transportation, met with the commission by phone, giving an update on the Highway 6 paving project. Sidewalk and utility work is being done within the city as part of a resurfacing project that will extend from Trenton to I-35. The commission also heard a report from Ms. Gibson, who said there are still no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Grundy County. The agenda for the Tuesday, May 26 meeting of the commission includes a road and bridge update at 8:30 a.m., followed by an emergency management report at 9 a.m. and a report from Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m. The health department report will be presented at 10:45 a.m.
National Weather Service
Showers and thunderstorms will dominate the Memorial Day weekend with a possibility of rain each day through Monday. Highs will be in the mid 80s and lows will be in the upper 60s. The high at Trenton on Monday, May 18 was 61 with a high on Tuesday of 65. The high temperature on Wednesday was 68, the low was 58. Wednesday’s high at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 66, the low was 55 with a trace of rain.
BTC Area Youth Benefit Corp Everfi Scholarship - Mackenzie McAtee. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri - Kayli Crawford. Drew Dolan Memorial Scholarship - Kasie Otto. MFA Scholarship - Rillie Ratliff. Grundy County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Allena Allen and Kayli Crawford. Brad Lovell Memorial Scholarship - Sydney Fitzpatrick. Trenton Masonic Lodge Scholarship - Elizabeth Fewins and Jaren Whitney. John T. Belcher Scholarship - McKenna Cox. Northwest Missouri Teachers Association Scholarship - Mackenzie Klinginsmith. Anonymous Scholarship - Jamie Burkeybile, Emily Kosse, Madison Lambert, Rudy Mathews and Mark Trump.
The Grundy County Museum will host a Memorial Day flag raising ceremony on Monday at the Baker School. In addition to the flag raising, the 10 a.m. program includes brief remarks by Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 Commander Tony Ralston and a rifle salute The public is invited and those attending are encouraged to bring their own seating.
NC CMC C Bo oard Meeting The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center. Items on the agenda include consideration of bids/purchases, personnel (employments, revised job descriptions and Head Start) and reports. An executive session for personnel, real estate and legal matters is also planned.
Memorial Da ay Ho oliday Several offices and businesses will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Closed will be the Trenton City Hall/Trenton Municipal Utilities, the Grundy County Courthouse, the Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce/License Bureau, the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, the Grundy County Health Department, the North Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center, the North 65 Center, Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (the Career Center will also be closed), Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, Grundy Electric Cooperative/Grundy and Livingston County Public Water District offices, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Farmers State Bank, Citizens Bank and Trust, US Bank and BTC Bank. The Trenton Post Office will be closed, with no mail delivery or box mail. Also closed will be North Central Missouri College and the Ketcham Community Center. The Republican-Times office will be closed on Memorial Day, with the usual Tuesday newspaper publication date being pushed back one day to Wednesday, May 27.
What’s Inside... The 2020 Trenton High School football schedule has been announced and will have a different look this year. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times to find out who, when and where the Bulldogs will be playing
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NUISANCE BOARD Meets With TDIA
Action Taken On Properties The Building and Nuisance Board of the Trenton City Council addressed several properties and met with representatives from the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association during a meeting on Monday night at city hall. The board voted to remove two properties from its nuisance list after it was determined that the owners had completed requested work. Those properties were located at 912 W. 14th St., owned by Teresa Coltrain, and 2108 Main St., owned by Steve Ishmael. Property at 2904 Main St., owned by Richard and Corrin Seddon, was set for a public hearing in June while properties at 1804 Hillcrest, owned by Mike Arnold, and 405 W. 13th St., owned by Matthew Lee, were moved to findings of fact. The owners of property at 1437 Main St., Genie Buzzard and Carmin Morin, were given 60 days to complete removal of a structure at that location. Thirty-day extensions were See Nuisance, Page 5
What’s Inside
Sports.............................page 2 Agriculture....................page 3 Opinion/Editorial .........page 4 Memorial Day Salute ...page 4 Local News ....................page 5 Comics ...........................page 6 Crosswords....................page 7 Dear Annie ....................page 8 NASCAR .......................page 9
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PAGE 2 • FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020
TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO.
SPORTS
MDC’s Free Fishing Football Schedule Will Have New Look Days Set For June 6-7 Bulldogs To Open No Permits Needed During Annual Event By the Missouri Department of Conservation The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 6-7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June. Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect during Free Fishing Days, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property. MDC reminds anglers in Missouri that fishing permits are required before and after
June 6 and 7, unless an angler is exempt by age or other factors. All other fishing regulations are also in effect. MDC temporarily suspended requirements for fishing permits from March 27 through April 15. Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish. Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state's more than 1.1 million anglers. You can learn more about fishing in Missouri at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing. For info on Missouri fishing regulations, fish identification, and more, get a copy of MDC's 2020 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations where permits are sold, or online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing MDC’s free MO Fishing mobile app can help anglers find the best places to fish in Missouri, access regulation information, identify fish by species, and more. Anglers can buy, store and show fishing permits on their mobile devices. MO Fishing is available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices.
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For the past four seasons, since Trenton joined the Grand River Conference for the 2016 season, the Bulldog football schedule has had a consistent look. Alternating home games with non-conference foes Lathrop and Lexington kickstarted things before Trenton meandered through the GRC slate with a fairly consistent schedule. When or if, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, high school sports return in the fall, Trenton’s football schedule with have a wildly different look. Trenton has swapped out Lathrop and Lexington for Brookfield and East Buchanan in the opening weeks. The Brookfield game will be a homecoming for Brookfield coach Scott Stevens. Stevens was a part of Trenton’s 2007 state quarterfinal team that broke through and defeated Brookfield for the district championship that year. After a short stint as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Stevens began his head coaching career with Brookfield in 2017. It has been a rough go for the former Bulldog in Linn County as Brookfield is just 525 in the past three seasons combined. Trenton has not won a season-opening contest since 2015, when the Bulldogs bludgeoned Carrollton 41-0 to start that season. The Bulldogs have gone at least 0-2 to start
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Sam Schilling stiff-arms a Polo defender during the Bulldogs’ match-up with the Panthers in 2019. Trenton travels to Polo on Oct. 2 for a week 6 GRC match-up.
every season since. Lathrop remained on Trenton’s original schedule, falling back as an opponent in week 2. However, the Mules were a state finalist in 2018 and a semifinalist last year while Trenton scuffled to three- and two-win seasons in those years, respectively. At the same time, Savannah, a Class 3 school, was set to face Class 1 East Buchanan in week 2. After getting together, the four schools revised their week 2 plans, sending Trenton to Gower to face East Buchanan and Savannah to Lathrop. East Buchanan was 4-7 last year, bowing out in the district semifinals against Mid-Buchanan.
After the non-conference portion of the season, Trenton will dive into a reworked GRC slate that sees the Bulldogs go on the road four times in a five-week span. Trenton is at Princeton on Sept. 11 to open the league schedule and at Putnam County the following week. The Bulldogs’ first home conference game comes in week 5 when they play host to Milan on Sept. 25 at C.F. Russell Stadium. Trips to Polo and Maysville will follow before Trenton closes out the regular season with back-to-back home games against Gallatin in week 8 and South Harrison in week 9.
2020 TRENTON FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 8/28 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30
BROOKFIELD @ East Buchanan @ Princeton* @Putnam County* MILAN* @ Polo* @ Maysville* GALLATIN* SOUTH HARRISON* Districts, TBA
(Home Games In Bold) (* - GRC Game)
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TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO.
AGRICULTURE / LOCAL
Ag Briefs...
NCMC To Offer New Certificate In Agribusiness
FFA Membe ers To Acade emy Two members of the Trenton FFA chapter are among 30 high school sophomores selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Colton Roy and Rebecca Urich will be spending time throughout the year exploring various segments of Missouri agriculture. In an effort to make the most of the academy for the students due to COVID-19 concerns, the Department of Agriculture is exploring virtual avenues for professional and leadership development. As social distancing measures will allow, the academy will attempt to bring students together for tours of ag businesses, guest speaker presentations and visits with leaders in agriculture to learn about career opportunities in agribusiness, animal health, farming, ranching and more. Other area FFA members chosen for the academy were Clara Leamer of Chillicothe and Katherine Rogers of Bethany.
NCM MC Offe ers Ag Certiffic cate Beginning this fall, North Central Missouri College will be offering a new certificate option for students who are interested in pursuing a career in agribusiness. NCMC’s newest one-year Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate is endorsed by MFA Inc. and allows students the opportunity for an apprenticeship as well as full-time employment with MFA Inc. “This is an exciting opportunity for the NCMC agriculture program to partner with the agribusiness industry to help meet the workforce demand, while also providing students with applied learning experiences in crop and livestock production, mechanics, as well as precision agriculture technologies,� said NCMC ag instructor and Barton Farm manager Rustin Jumps. With the Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate, students will gain instruction in soils and fertilizers, plant and animal science, farm safety, agriculture mechanics and precision agriculture. Persons interested in learning more about this certificate can visit www.ncmissouri.edu or contact Jumps or Jack Green at 660-359-3948, ext. 1336 or ext. 1314.
Beginning this fall, North Central Missouri College will be offering a new certificate option for students who are interested in pursuing a career in agribusiness. NCMC’s newest one-year Agriculture Operations Technology Certificate is endorsed by MFA Inc. and allows students the opportunity for an apprenticeship as well as fulltime employment with MFA Inc. “This is an exciting opportunity for the NCMC agriculture program to partner with the agribusiness industry to help meet the workforce demand, while also providing students with applied learning experiences in crop and livestock
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TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO
OP/ED
The Final Word
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by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor
No Music Festival In 2020 While it wasn’t totally unexpected, I was sad to hear that the Mid-America Music Festival will not occur this year. The Black Silo Foundation, which sponsors the event, announced on Wednesday afternoon the event was being postponed until 2021 due to concerns with the COVID19 epidemic. The festival had been scheduled for July 17-19 at Black Silo Winery and in the two years since its inception had grown to be one of the more popular summer music events in Missouri as well as been a great economic boost for this area. Great White and Granger Smith featuring Earl DibDiane Lowrey bles Jr. had been secured as the featured bands on Friday and Saturday night and both have been confirmed to return to headline the event next year. Efforts are also under way to bring back the other bands scheduled to perform this year, with announcement of the 2021 lineup to be made later this summer. Additional information about the postponement appears on the front page of today’s Republican-Times. I totally understand the decision to postpone this year’s festival, given the uncertainty with COVID-19 and whether or not health guidelines could have been followed had the event been held. I applaud the festival team for its proactive efforts in not only assuring the health and safety of those in attendance, but in moving forward with plans to hold the event next year. I already had my tickets for this year and was looking forward to hearing some great music. But I will definitely be one of the first to jump in line to exchange them for a place in the 2021 audience. ********** While Black Silo Winery will not be hosting the MidAmerica Music Festival this year, it will be serving as the site of the community Independence Day fireworks display. A committee of local residents (of which I happen to chair) is raising money for the display, which is being cosponsored by the winery and Modine Manufacturing. A total of $3,500 is needed to help pay for the display as well as for the pyrotechnician to shoot off the fireworks. Community members are being asked to help support the event, which will be held on the evening of Friday, July 3. Donations are being accepted at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 611 E. Ninth St. or at the Republican-Times office. Checks can also be mailed to the chamber at PO Box 233, Trenton, MO 64683. Please include “fireworks” in the memo line. Any money raised over and above the cost of this year’s display will be used in 2021.
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What Others Are Saying... Nursing Home Names
Oklahoma does it right; Missouri and Kansas, not so much. The state of Oklahoma is sharing every week the names of nursing homes that have had a COVID-19 outbreak, listing the number of positives among both staff and residents. They are not releasing individual names or personal medical details, of course, but have found a way to provide critical information to the public while at the same time protecting privacy. Missouri and Kansas could learn from them.
Guest Editorials According to AARP, more than 16,000 nursing home residents and staff had died from COVID-19 as of last week, representing roughly a quarter of the nation’s known coronavirus deaths. Their experts also indicated that the number of infections and deaths in nursing homes is likely being undercounted because the information is hard to get. In some states, the organization reports, more than half of coronavirus deaths have come in nursing homes. A New York Times database this week concluded that more than 28,000 residents and workers at nursing homes and other longterm care sites for older adults have died thus far — closer to a third of all U.S. deaths. In other words, nursing homes are on the front line in this pandemic, and we think the public is served best by having the kind of information Oklahoma provides. Yet the state of Kansas is not publicly reporting COVID19 cases or deaths for its long-term care homes, or the names of those homes. Neither is Missouri, which has begun putting out a weekly (weakly) report providing only the number of what it calls “congregate living sites” in each county that have reported an outbreak.
Officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services cite a state law that they say prohibits them from disclosing the medical facility identified. That law, we believe, was put in place to protect nursing homes, when what lawmakers should be doing is protecting public health. So Missourians are left with inadequate and incomplete information, which is hardly a strategy for combating a pandemic. Missouri law, by the way, does not restrict counties from naming the nursing homes, but many are following the state’s lead. According to Elaine Ryan, AARP vice president for state advocacy and strategy integration, a “patchwork of inconsistent data” exists that is making it hard to get a picture of the severity of the problem. AARP is advocating for consistent daily public reporting from every state, including the names of affected long-term care homes. “There’s a serious problem in these facilities,” Ryan says, “and we need to know where the outbreaks are so we can target additional resources to help save lives.” David Terry, an attorney who has represented nursing home residents and families who have sued nursing homes, recently told Ozarks Public Radio that the names should be made public to help families make decisions. “They should have that information before they put Mom or Dad into a nursing home,” he said. Some families have told Terry they are not being informed about outbreaks in homes where they have relatives staying. We urge lawmakers in Missouri and Kansas to reconsider the short-sightedness of earlier decisions that withhold vital information, and to make public welfare the highest priority, whether nursing homes want the names released or not. — Joplin Globe
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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 • PAGE 5
TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO.
LOCAL
Awards
• From Front Page •
Trenton Lions Club Scholarship - Mackenzie McAtee and Alexis Whitaker. DAR Good Citizenship Award - Kasie Otto. Green Hills Chapter of NWTF Scholarship - Allena Allen. Merle and Harold Ebbe Scholarship to NCMC - McKayla Blackburn. Trenton Coca-Cola Scholarship to NCMC - Kayli Crawford and Carson Burchett. American Citizenship Award - Oakley Madden. George Washington Carver Awards - McKayla Blackburn, McKenna Cox, Mackenzie Klinginsmith, Mackenzie McAtee, Oakley Madden, Lindi Moulin and Kasie Otto. KMZU Academic Achievement Award - McKayla Blackburn. FTA Scholarship - Dalton Burchett. Grand River Mutual Network Scholarship - Kayli Crawford. Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919/ Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - Oakley Madden. Smithfield Family Scholarship - Allena Allen. Grundy County 4-H Scholarship - Allena Allen. Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation’s Access Extra Scholarship - Carson Burchett. Julie Louise Williams Key Welborn Memorial Scholarship - Kendall Crowley. Molly and Nelson Allen Vocational Scholarship - Elizabeth Fewins and Camryn Willey. Northwest Missouri State University Track and Field Scholarship - Kendall Crowley and Alexis Whitaker. Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo Scholarship, College of Agriculture, Science and Nursing Scholarship, Ruth and J.R. McCaull Scholarship, Academic Scholarship and alternate for John Hairford Rodeo ScholarshipRillie Ratliff. Graceland University Pro Musica Scholarship and Academic Scholarship - Macken-
zie Klinginsmith. THS Alumni Foundation Scholarship - Lily White. Mollie and Nelson Allen Education Scholarship - Lily White. Grand River Technical School Certificates of Completion and Tech Prep Certification - Noah Burkeybile, Computer Science Technology; Sydney Fitzpatrick, Health Services Technology; Reece Miller and Ben Woodson, Collision Technology; Natosha Brown, Early Childhood Professions; and Jonathan Huber, Quentin Lovell and Logan Stanton, Building Trades. Certificate of Completion of the Upward Bound Program at NCMC - Emily Kosse, Rudy Mathews and Camryn Willey. Duckworth Technology Scholarship to Grand River Technical School - Tyson Persinger. Grand River Technical School Director’s Scholarship - Jaren Whitney. Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship - Allena Allen. President’s Award for Educational Excellence - Carson Burchett, Dalton Burchett, McKenna Cox, Madison Cutsinger, Mackenzie Klinginsmith, Oakley Madden, Mackenzie McAtee, Lindi Moulin, Rillie Ratliff, Lily White and Camryn Willey. Hamilton Family Endowment Fund for Excellence Scholarship - Oakley Madden. Ryan Bosley Memorial Scholarship - Kendall Crowley. Doug Harper Memorial Scholarship - McKayla Blackburn. MSHSAA Award of Excellence - Lexi Whitaker and Mark Trump. C.F. Russell Award - McKayla Blackburn and Jaren Whitney. Three-Sport Athlete Award McKayla Blackburn, Kendall Crowley, Mark Trump, Alexis Whitaker and Jaren Whitney. Graduation ceremonies for the THS Class of 2020 are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at C.F. Russell Stadium.
Nuisance • From Front Page •
given to properties at 812 Grant St., owed by Steven and Serenity Leivan; 813 Olive St., owned by Denise Jones and others; 409 E. 1th St., owned by Altoff/Matlage; 1011 Custer St., owned by Birdie Wilson and Rose Ralston; and 2002 Chicago St., owned by Samuel Southers. Property at 1618 Mable St., owned by Joe Buckner, is to be referred to the city prosecutor for court action. Permission was given to have utilities turned on for two properties which had been on the board’s certificate of existence of a dangerous building list but have now been sold to other owners. Steve May is renovating property at 1004 Laclede St. and was given permission for both electricity and water service to be turned on. Richard Powers was given permission for electric service to be turned on at 1312 Gilmore St., where he is also renovating a structure. A third property at 1111 Rural St., now owned by Mindy and Josh Carpenter, is to have electricity turned on once wiring to a structure on the property is completed and approved by Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone. Barone reported he anticipates work on the city’s 201920 demolition project to begin at any time. Red Rock will be taking down six structures, with property owners and the city sharing costs for the work.
Music
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ment of the 2021 lineup will come later this summer. All Mid-America Music Festival 2020 ticketholders who purchased tickets through the festival’s official ticket site, Eventbrite, will have the ability to request a full refund through July 17 or choose to
He noted that one owner, Penny Bell, has not yet paid her portion of the demolition cost for her property at 1314 Norton Ave. Police Chief Rex Ross presented his monthly report, which showed 44 nuisances being reported since the first of the year, with 25 having been cleared, 15 active and four in the court system. There are a total of 24 cases to be disposed of on the city’s court docket. Three members of the TDIA and its director were present at the meeting to express their support in working with the city to make improvements to properties in the downtown area. It was noted that some buildings in the downtown area are being used for activities other than what is allowed under city ordinance, including use as residences and warehousing. TDIA President Jackie Soptic asked that the board and TDIA work together to accelerate code enforcement in the downtown area, including finding an “equitable way� to get ownership into “friendly hands’ to assure buildings are being used for their intended purposes. The TDIA representatives agreed to work with Barone in helping identify several downtown properties of concern. In addition to Mrs. Soptic, representing the TDIA were board members Cathie Smith and Sarah Maloney, along with TDIA executive director Megan Taul. roll their tickets over to next year’s event. An email outlining the refund and transfer process will be sent out. Ticketholders will have the option to choose to roll over their tickets to next year at the lockedin 2020 price. However, due to these uncertain times, there are no guarantees that ticket prices will not increase in 2021, Ms. Hottes said.
Thank You The family and friends of Marvin Meeker would like to say thank you very much for the cards, food, gifts, phone calls, and expressions of sympathy. Your support was very much appreciated during this sad time. Also, thank you to Tami for always being there. Sondra Meeker, Mary Munday, Martha Leasor & Families
The Bush family can never express our appreciation for the kindness extended to us during mom’s illness & death. Special thanks to Dewayne Slater and staff for accommodating our very large family. Thanks for all the memorial contributions, flowers, cards, hospice workers, pallbearers, and to Rev. Josh Gottman for the very nice service. A very special thank you to Sunnyview Nursing Home, and all their staff, for the above and beyond care to our mom. Also, thanks to her daughter who was allowed to stay with her 24/7. Mom loved her family. They kept her going through everything. Our hearts are sad for now, but our memories will keep us moving forward.
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Local Doctor Is Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Bowe, MD has joined Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy and Health Center as its medical director. Dr. Bowe, who is with Saint Luke’s Health System and Wright Memorial Hospital, will oversee all medical services provided by the center. These services include medical grade pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds and eventually STD/STI test-
ing. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the center is currently offering virtual pregnancy counseling services only. Life Options’ goal is to be able to open for in-person visits to the clinic no later than July 6. For more information, persons can call 660-358-1378 or visit the center website at lifeoptionsgreenhills.com.
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to noon. Tenth Street Baptist Church: Grief Share Self-Help Group, 4:30 p.m.; Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m. MONDAY Memorial Day Flag Ceremony, Baker School at Grundy County Museum, 10 a.m.
Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon Family Support Group, North 65 Center, 7 p.m. TUESDAY Trenton R-9 Preschool/Kindergarten Screenings, Trenton Middle School (see R-9 website for scheduling instructions). Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.
Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. WEDNESDAY Trenton R-9 Preschool/Kindergarten Screenings, Trenton Middle School (see R-9 website for scheduling instructions). Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.
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Dear Annie: In the current COVID-19 crisis a lot of people are online dating. I've never done it before but am interested in trying it. The problem is I am having a hard time believing people are who they say they are on their profiles, because of all the catfish stories I've heard about. How do I find a relationship if I have doubts about the person on the dating site? -- First-Time Online Dating Doubter Dear Doubter: You're wise to be wary. Online dating is a wonderful tool, but there are always going to be some malicious actors who use it as a weapon. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect yourself. First, do your research. When you're messaging with someone on a dating site, Google their name and see if they have social media accounts. Paste or upload their profile photo to Google's "Search by Image" page to make sure that they didn't take the photo from somewhere else on the internet. Second, the standard advice would be to go on a date as soon as possible -- in a safe, 10 DAYS
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ear Annie public place. The quarantine version of that is to video chat. This is not only smart for avoiding catfishing; it also helps you avoid wasting time chatting online with someone whom you may have no chemistry. Lastly, trust your gut. If something seems off, it probably is. There are plenty of fish in the sea who aren't up to anything fishy. Dear Annie: I would like to add to the warning from "Sad Daughter" regarding scams on older people like her parents. I have worked in financial services for 35 years, and over the last several years these scams have grown exponentially. Her parents should not be embarrassed. I have seen some very smart, competent people taken by these professional crooks. Everyone needs to be aware that these con artists come up with new scams all the time, and anyone can be vulnerable to the right story that plays on emotions such as love and fear. Please let your readers know that the biggest red flag when being conned is the word "cash." When that word is
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used, hang up the phone. I guarantee, 100% of the time, it is a scam. No one moves cash anymore. The firm I work for transfers millions of dollars every day to individuals, corporations, charities, the Social Security Administration, the IRS and, in a few cases, law enforcement. None of the entities I have mentioned will ever ask you for cash nor would we ever be willing to send untraceable cash. Con artists and other crooks are the only ones who like to use cash. Another caution is that some sophisticated crooks set up phony bank accounts. They might use a friend's or relative's name with one letter changed -- like a different middle initial --which is hard to catch. The fact that the con artist wants an electronic transfer to an account does not mean it is legitimate, and you still need to proceed with caution. -- Have Seen Too Much of It Dear HSTMOI: Fraud has only gotten worse during the pandemic, and your letter is a helpful reminder to stay vigilant. In addition to asking for cash, scammers often seek payment via gift cards, which can be as untraceable as cash. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM
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Cybercriminals appear to be using the pandemic to stress the defenses of their corporate targets. The financial sector has been hit especially hard as crafty hackers try to engineer fraudulent transfers. And on days of big virus news, cyberattacks and incursions have spiked across the entire business community. As the pandemic’s grip tightened from the beginning of February to the end of April, attacks targeting the global financial sector grew by 238% as measured by VMware’s cybersecurity arm, Carbon Black. In the same period, Carbon Black recorded a ninefold rise in attempted ransomware attacks
against its global finance sector clientele. Criminals are “exploiting the vulnerable psychology of Americans who are working from home and desperate for information,” said Carbon Black’s chief cybersecurity officer Tom Kellerman. “It enhances the effectiveness of social engineering.” Spikes in suspected criminal intrusions and malware distribution also occurred on days of pandemic news milestones. Two dates in particular stand out. The first was February 29, when multiple U.S. states declared public health emergencies. The next was March 1, when the first COVID-19 death in the United States was announced.
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Price Reduced - This well maintained spacious two bedroom, one bath home offers everything all on one level. The living room, dining room, kitchen with plenty of cabinets and a pantry and a bonus room that could possibly be another bedroom or office complete this home. The laundry hookups are located in the master bedroom and include the stackable washer and dryer. A highlight of the property is the large two car detached garage with a heater. $45,000
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JUVENILE OFFICER I OR II This is entry level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri Juvenile Justice System. An employee in this position is vested with the statutory authority of a juvenile officer to take charge of children who come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. This position is expected to exercise supervision over juveniles under the court’s jurisdiction. Employees in this class are expected to work with some degree of independence. Requirements: Graduation from a four year college or university OR Professional employment involving substantial time in the delivery of protective services to families, adults, and children. Expected work week: 40 hours per week with expected compensatory time. State benefit package. Please send a cover letter and resume to Rita Martz, 700 Main St. Suite 13, Trenton, MO 64683, prior to closing date of June 5, 2020. For additional information please call 660-3594040, ext. 2270. Equal Opportunity Employer. J490d27 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton is accepting applications for: • One full-time firefighter position, and • Multiple paid-per-call/volunteer firefighters Applications can be picked up at the Trenton Fire Department at 1001 E. 17th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, call 660-3595552. F471d27 -------------------------------------------
Principal/Superintendent Spickard R-II Board of Education is seeking candidates for the position of Superintendent/Principal of a K-6 school district located at 105 N. 4th Street, Spickard, MO 64679 for the 2020-21 school year. Located 10 miles north of Trenton, MO, this small, rural K-6 district has great community support and an excellent faculty and staff. Please contact Jonnie Beavers at (660) 485-6121 or jbeavers@spickard. k12.mo.us for an application. Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, certification, references, cover letter and a resume to be considered for the position. Applications will be accepted until 6/2020. S478d2 -------------------------------------------
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NOTICE OF ELECTION GRUNDY COUNTY MISSOURI TUESDAY, April 7, 2020 POSTPONED TO June 2, 2020
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No. 20AG-PR00013 In the Matter of WILLIAM E. DRAPER, Respondent. NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: William J. Draper, Rena G. Draper, and any unknown heirs of William E. Draper. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that there has been filed herein a Petition for the appointment of a Guardian and Conservator for the above-named Respondent. The Court has appointed Daniel P. Dennis, an attorney with an address of 705 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683, to represent the Respondent. Said matter will be heard on June 18, 2020, at 10 o’clock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) in the Probate Courtroom of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton, Missouri. WITNESSETH my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 11th day of May, 2020 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk dMay15,22,29,Jun5 ------------------------------------------
In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Laws of Missouri, notice is hereby given that a Municipal Election will be held in the various entities of Grundy County, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at which election all registered voters will be given the opportunity to vote. The polls shall be open between the hours of 6:00 o’clock A.M. and 7:00 o’clock P.M. Betty Spickard Election Authority Grundy County, Missouri
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SCHOOLS NOTICE OF ELECTION
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A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various schools to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2019 valuations.
A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various townships to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2019 valuations.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice, like this . Use the marking device provided. CANDIDATES: Complete the oval next to the name of the Candidate for whom you wish to vote. PROPOSITIONS: If you are in FAVOR of the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word YES. If you are OPPOSED to the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word NO. WRITE-IN: To vote for a person whose name is not on the ballot, write his or her name in the blank space provided for such purposes and complete the oval next to the space provided.
CITIES NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various cities to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2019 valuations.
VOTING PRECINCTS GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Municipal Election Tuesday, April 7, 2020 POSTPONED to June 2, 2020 Spickard Christian Church Laredo Community Bldg. Grundy County Courthouse (east door) Edinburg Baptist Church Grundy County Courthouse NCMC Frey Bldg. First Christian Church First Baptist Recreational Center
Franklin Township/Washington Township Wilson Township/Marion Township Lincoln Township/Harrison Township Madison Township/Taylor Township Trenton 1st Ward/Jefferson Township Trenton 2nd Ward Trenton 3rd Ward Trenton 4th Ward/Jackson Township
Livingston County R-9 Voters: Mildred Litton 4-H/FFA Community Center
Livingston County Jackson Township
The polls of each election precinct shall open at six o’clock a.m. and continue open until seven o’clock p.m. as provided by RSMo 1986 Election Laws. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the County Commission of Grundy County, Missouri. Done in my office in Trenton, Missouri, this 10th day of April, 2020. (SEAL)
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AREA SERVICES SET Richard Hamilton “Dick� Vencill Graveside services for Richard Hamilton “Dick� Vencill will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Galt West Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Galt Christian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton. Mr. Vencill, an 80-year-old Galt resident, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his home by his wife’s side while under hospice care. Mr. Vencill was born on Jan. 19, 1940 in Galt, the son of Richard Sydney and Dorine Elaine Hamilton Vencill. The family moved to Lawndale, CA, where his parents were employed with McDonnellDouglas Aircraft. He graduated from Leuzinger High School and attended college at El Camino College in Gardena, CA. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a sheet metal mechanic in Vietnam, Thailand and Okinawa. While in Okinawa, he met his soul mate, Akiko Sakuma. They were married in Okinawa, Japan on Jan. 10, 1966. They lived in Redondo Beach, CA, where he worked as a master layout
mechanic for Rockwell International. While at Rockwell he served as a UAW coordinator. He also worked part-time as a journeyman meat cutter at Safeway. They moved in 1967 to Galt, where they purchased the Galt Locker and in 1983 incorporated the grocery store. The couple owned and operated the Vencill’s Galt Locker, Grocery and Liquor until retiring in 2003. Mr. Vencill served two terms on the city board and served as a volunteer with the Galt Fire Department for many years. Survivors include his wife, Akiko Vencill of the home; a daughter, Vickie Booth and her husband, Bryan of Las Vegas, NV; a son, Richard Vencill of O’Fallon; three grandchildren, Brooke Booth, Bryce Booth and Jackson Vencill; and a brother, Ronald Vencill and his wife, Laura of Covina, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family suggests donations to the Galt Christian Church and/or Galt West Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
R-9 Teacher Of The Year Named Kindergarten instructor Debra Young has been named the 2019-20 Trenton R-9 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Young has been a teacher at the S.M. Rissler Elementary School the past 18 years. She completed her undergraduate degree from Graceland University in 1998 and received a master’s of science degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 2001. According to Rissler Elementary School Principal Tiffany Otto, Mrs. Young has served as a mentor teacher and is a member of both the Rissler Professional Learning Community and Positive Behavior Support Team. She has also held many other leadership roles within the district. As the R-9 honoree, Mrs. Young will compete for selection as the Regional Teacher of the Year and the State Teacher of the Year, which are sponsored by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In her candidate application for the
CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Phillip W. Milazzo, Trenton, and Loyd A. Holt, Princeton, pleaded guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and were fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. Associate Civil Barbara K. Morgans vs. William C. Harville. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff, with the defendant agreeing to pay $117.50 costs. The case involved rent and possession. Barbara Morgans vs. Steve May and Deborah May. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $84.50 costs. The case involved rent and possession. Midwestern Health Management, Inc. vs. Wesley D. White. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $654.48. The case involved a suit on account. MARRIAGE LICENSES Camden Blake Farmer and Lily Hayden White, both of Trenton. Mark Allen Edwards and Charley Je-Ann Newman, both of Trenton.
MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petition Filed Christi D. Sims vs. Scott L. Sims. Petitions Granted John W. Jones vs. Kayla M. Jones. Matthew Halstead vs. Charity Halstead. Sonna Reaves vs. Barbara Reaves. Pamela Blevins vs. Michael Blevins. Clara Sutton vs. Robert D. Sutton. REAL ESTATE Kris W. Schmidt and wife to Nathaniel Udovich and wife. Becky J. Vandevender to Colby Larson. Mark Sanders and wife to Delores Ann Denney. Nicole R. Franklin and husband to Anna Marie Buzzard. Timothy A. Hughs and others to Erma Hughs Newton and husband. Timothy A. Hughs and others to Robert G. Hughs and wife. SLH, LLC and others to Emery J. Zook and wife. Delores Ann Murphy to Douglas L. Jenson and wife. Jason Way and wife to Patrick Ledford and wife. Nancy A. Moore to Aaron Anderson.
Man Held On 2018 Charge A Chillicothe man who left the scene of a 2018 motor vehicle accident was arrested in Livingston County and returned to Grundy County to face a misdemeanor charge. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 39year-old Philip B. Burgess is charged with the class A misdemeanor of leaving the scene of an accident. He is accused of operating a vehicle at the in-
tersection of Highways 65 and 6 on Nov. 2, 2018 that was involved in a motor vehicle accident on the ramp. The accident caused damage to a vehicle owned by Jason Varner and Burgess then left the scene, not providing any identification or contact information to Varner or the Trenton Police Department. Burgess has posted $2,000 cash-only bond, with a May 26 court date scheduled.
Local Juvenile Hurt In Accident
Debra Young
regional award, Mrs. Young stated: "I find the most satisfaction in the relationships that have been built with students and families over the years. A wise saying in education is students don’t care what you know until they know you care. The apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13 - ‘while we might do lots of good things, if we have not love then we are just clanging cymbals.’ As an educator, I pray that I will always remember relationships are the prerequisite skills to a successful year."
THS Choir Awards Given Trenton High School vocal music students have been recognized with end-of-the-year awards and new members of Gold Rush have been named. Senior Mackenzie Klinginsmith was selected to receive the Ann Brinser Award for excellence in musicality, leadership and service. Senior Kasie Otto was the recipient of the Ruth Risser Award for excellence in musicality and performance. Outstanding concert choir members were Jillian Simpson, soprano; Kaylee Snuffer, alto; Josh Templeton, baritone; and Marcy Schweizer, most improved. Outstanding Gold Rush members were Lily White, so-
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prano; Amanda Parrack, alto; Gabe Swann, tenor; and Trager Leeper, bass. Named as members of Gold Rush for the 2020-21 school year were Mari Atup, Maurissa Bonta, Alaina Overton, Jillian Simpson, Adria Willey, Shelby Williams, Jaica Clark, Morgan King, Katie Markell, Amanda Parrack, Kayleigh Snuffer, Katelyn Stevenson, Connor Campbell, Travis Gifford, Jesse Ledbetter, Josh Templeton, Trenton Villacampa, Kasen Christy, Caleb Johnson, Trager Leeper, Victor Markell, Jonin Villacampa and Ronnie Woods. Tyler Busick is the Trenton High School/Middle School vocal music instructor.
A 13-year-old Trenton resident was one of two juveniles injured in an ATV accident on Wednesday afternoon in Harrison County. The 13-year-old was the driver of an ATV that was westbound on County Road 172, one mile south of Blythedale, and traveling side by side with a second ATV driven by a 14-year-old Blythedale juvenile. The two vehicles collided and overturned numerous times, ejecting both drivers. The Missouri State Highway
Patrol reported both drivers received moderate injuries and were transported to the Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany by the North Harrison Ambulance Service. There was minor damage to the ATV driven by the Blythedale juvenile while the ATV driven by the Trenton juvenile received extensive damage. The accident was investigated by Trooper T.B. Heintz, who was assisted by Trooper C.M. Hunter and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.
CARD SHOWER
Area Students On Honor Lists
A card shower has been requested for former Trenton resident Gladys Atkins, who will celebrate her 100th birthday anniversary on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Cards may be sent to her in care of Nancy Groepper, 1135 Fairview Church Rd., Hawk Point, MO 63349.
Churches Begin To Re-Open
As stay at home orders are being lifted, several area churches have re-opened or are planning to re-open for services in the near future. Persons wanting information about church openings are asked to contact the particular church in which they have an interest to find out service times and guidelines that the churches will be following. A list of local churches appears on the first Tuesday of each month in the RepublicanTimes.
Graceland University at Lamoni, IA has announced its 2020 spring term honor lists. Area students named to the president’s list with a 4.0 grade point average were Miranda Callihan of Trenton and Amanda Dowell and Cassie Holcer of Chula. Named to the to the dean’s list with a GPA of 3.25 to 3.64 was Kayla Hyer of Trenton.
Two Graduated From Graceland
Two area women are among students earning degrees from Graceland University at Lamoni, IA. Amber Sprague of Trenton received a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education. Amanda Dowell of Chula earned a bachelor of arts in business administration, graduating with highest honors.
Utility Committee Meets, Reviews Financial Reports The Utility Committee of the Trenton City Council met on Tuesday night, reviewing financial reports and hearing department updates. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton said endof-the-year unaudited financials for Trenton Municipal Utilities for 2019-20 show projected expenditures exceeding projected revenues in all three departments, with two of the three departments seeing their cash balances decrease for the year. Urton said that electric department expenditures came in at 94 percent of what had been projected, however, revenues were only at 90 percent. As a result, the department’s cash balance decreased by around $60,000. That cash balance will continue to decrease with the planned purchase of a new transformer as well as relay work needed at the substation. The sewer department projected revenues hit 99 percent, which Urton said was good. However, expenditures were 13 percent above what had been projected, causing the cash balances to drop by $2.5 million. Expenses related to the completion of the headworks project accounted for the majority of the excess expenditures, with another $1.6 million still to be spent for engineering work. Urton reported that final plumbing work to the new headworks system has been completed with the system working as de-
signed. The water department saw its cash balances go up by just over $4,500 for the year. Revenues came in at 88 percent while expenditures were at 90 percent. Urton noted that the water department anticipates having to spend nearly $2.5 million on a future project involving the water system’s clarifier basin. Kenny Ricketts reported on a sinkhole that has developed due to a leaking sewer line joint along the walking trail north of the middle school. The line serves Nestle as well as other customers in that area along Oklahoma Avenue and to Highway 65. Efforts are being made to find a way to fix the leak from the outside of the line so that Nestle will not have to halt production for repairs. Urton said there is also another sinkhole issue on the same line along Oklahoma Avenue and the committee discussed attention needed to sewer lines in that area in the future. TMU Comptroller Rosetta Marsh told the committee that 14 customers had utilities turned off for non-payment of bills, with two making payment after the disconnects occurred. Several customers have paid all or a portion of their bills or have made arrangements to do so. A plan was approved by the city council in April to work with customers in getting delinquent bills paid.
AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday - Center closed, Memorial Day holiday. Tuesday - Tuna noodle casserole, peas, corn, wheat bread, fresh strawberries. Wednesday - Hamburger on bun, potato salad, spinach salad, melon, no bake cookie. Thursday - Hot roast beef, au gratin potatoes, brussel sprouts,
fruit cocktail, wheat bread. Friday - Beefy rice casserole, normandy vegetables, candied carrots, pineapple, homemade bread. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)
Princeton OKs 2020-21 Budget The Princeton City Council approved its 2020-2021 budget during a special meeting on Monday night. City Clerk Danette Snapp reported projected revenues of $1,558,239.99, including $617,551.51 for the general fund and $940,688.48 for the enterprise fund. Anticipated expenditures were listed at $1,510,305, including $432,915 for the general fund and $1,077,390 in the enterprise fund. Sales and use tax funds, which are part of the general fund, are projected at $177,000.
Some of the large expenditures anticipated for the next year include $70,000 for paving on College Avenue from the highway to the school and $73,000, for a new lift station. Mrs. Snapp said the city also plans to hire a full-time employee, with pay starting at $13 an hour with a CDL. The salary would increase by $1 an hour after a 90-day probation period as well as increases for water and wastewater certification. Grant funding to help pay for upgrades for water and wastewater improvements is also anticipated.
LOCAL GRAIN PRICES May 20 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.92 (May 20); 7.87 (June 20); 7.79 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.75 (May 20); 2.75 (June 20); 2.79 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.92 (May 20); 7.87 (June 20); 7.79 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.75 (May 20); 2.75 (June 20); 2.79 (New Crop 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.29; soybeans, 8.31; wheat, 4.93. New Crop - Corn, 2.99; soybeans, 7.84; wheat, 4.88.
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