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REPUBLICAN-TIMES TRENTON
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JUNE 2 ELECTION Low Turnout
67 To Receive Diplomas In Outdoor Ceremony
THS Graduation Set For Saturday Sixty-seven seniors will be receiving diplomas during Trenton High School graduation ceremonies on Saturday, June 6 at C.F. Russell Stadium. The 2 p.m. event will include addresses by the class co-valedictorians, Mackenzie McAtee and Oakley Madden, and the class salutatorian, Lindi Moulin. There will also be recognition of the honor graduates by THS Principal Kasey Bailey along with presentation of diplomas by Bailey, Superintendent Michael Stegman and Board of Education Vice President Brandon Gibler. The THS Concert Band, under the direction of Ethan Stewart, and THS Gold Rush, under the direction of Tyler Busick, will also provide music during the ceremony. Those planning to attend are asked to enter through the gate at the southeast corner of the stadium, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Due to social distancing guidelines that will be in place, guests will be seated in a designated area on the football field, behind the senior class and school staff, and must bring their own seating. Masks are also encouraged. Members of the THS Class of 2020 include (* - honor graduate, # National Honor Society member): Ann Violet Airey, Allena Faye Allen#, Erin Grace Allen, Rebekah Dawn Allen#, Dustin James Baker, McKayla Kirk Blackburn *#, Natosha Jane Brown, Sabastian Micheal Brown, Carson Dale Burchett*#, Dalton Keith
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Pictured above are the seating arrangements for Saturday’s Trenton High School graduation ceremonies at C.F. Russell Stadium. Those attending are to use the main gate at the southeast corner of the stadium. The gate will be open for seating at 12:30 p.m. No seating will be allowed in the regular stadium seating area.
Burchett*#, Jamie Renae Burkeybile, Noah Allen Burkeybile, Britney Marie Colston, McKenna Elizabeth Cox*#, Kayli Meagan Crawford#, Kendall Elise Crowley, Madison Suzanne Cutsinger*#, Tierney Nicole Doolittle, Elizabeth Morgan Fewins*#, Sydney Cheyenne Fitzpatrick, Juan Alvino Garcia, Maci Marie Henson, Jonathan Dolan Huber, Quentin David Hughs, Ashley Brooke Johnson, Mackenzie Marie Klinginsmith*#, Emily Katlyn Kosse*, Madison Mae Lambert, Je-
remy D. Landers, Noah Benjamin Lewis, Kaitlee Marie Lovell, Quentin Alexander Lovell, Jessica Loree Mace; Oakley Ana Madden*#, Rudy Lyn Mathews, Mackenzie Grace McAtee*#, Gavin L. McClintock, Mary Elizabeth McNabb, Jordin Paige Miller, Katie Elizabeth Miller, William Reece Miller, Lindi Rae Moulin*#, Kasie Layne Otto#, Tyson Loren Persinger, Rillie Lynn Ratliff*#, Riley Cimmaron Raymo, Emma Grace Rorebeck#, Samuel George Hayden
The Trenton Family Aquatic Center will not open for the 2020 season following action taken during a Wednesday meeting of the Trenton Park Board. The decision, which was unanimous among board members present, came after it was reported there are only 14 lifeguards available for the season and only eight of those are certified, including manager Emily Kasinger. Normally, the TFAC employs around 30 lifeguards, with 10 needed to operate the center at any given time. Lifeguards are usually certified and recertified during the spring, with Chris Parks conducting the classes at the Stacy Center in Princeton. With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling all activities this spring, the training wasn’t held. Board President Duane Helmandollar said Parks isn’t even sure that he could conduct the class now under American Red Cross rules. Board members, who indicated they have heard from the public in support of both options, had already delayed the opening of the pool at its May meeting and at that time indi-
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cated if the center could not open by June 15, it would remain closed for the season. Helmandollar said he has been in close contact with Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, who has recommended that the board follow the guidelines set out by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Under the current guidelines, which were extended from June 1 to June 15, the pool would only be able to operate at 25 percent capacity, meaning only about 60 people, including lifeguards, would be allowed into the facility at one time. Helmandollar said a typical day in years past would find 200 to 250 people at the pool. The board would have had to come up with procedures for operating the facility that would include social distancing, disinfecting, etc. Several board members appeared ready to do that, even knowing that the park department would have realized a very large financial loss. However, the inability to fully staff the center as required made it virtually impossible to open it. Board members also See Aquatic, Page 4
Weekly Meeting
Routine Reports Heard He also discussed the need for elected officials and staff to have photo identification tags with QR codes to identify personnel and their credentials during emergency incidents. Ambulance Director Steve Tracy told the commission that due to unrest near Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza, patient transfers are being diverted to other facilities when possible until conditions improve. Grundy County Health De-
One individual, who lives outside of Grundy County, tested positive for COVID-19 during the May 30 community testing event held in Trenton. The individual has been notified of the positive result and the case has been referred to the appropriate county health official. The Grundy County Health Department reports all other tests conducted on May 30 have been negative. Free community testing is being offered in locations throughout Missouri. A test is planned in St. Joseph on Tuesday, June 9 from 2 to 7 p.m. Persons can call 877435-8411 to register.
KCC Clo osed For Gyym Wo ork The Ketcham Community Center will be resurfacing the gym floor on June 12-24 for its yearly varnish treatment. The KCC will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12 and remain closed on Saturday and Sunday. The KCC will then reopen for regular hours on Monday, June 15 for track, cardio and strength machines. The gym will continue to be inaccessible through June 24.
Prince eton Bo oard To Meet The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8 at the school. Items on the announced agenda include updates on graduation and prom, summer maintenance projects and the budget; and setting a special board meeting for June 25 to close out the fiscal year. An executive session for personnel, real estate and records protected from disclosure is also planned.
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partment Administrator Elizabeth Gibson reported 137 tests were performed during the May 30 COVID-19 testing, with the county now recording its third positive case. The agenda for the Tuesday, June 9 meeting includes reports from the road and bridge department at 8:30 a.m.; Briggs at 9 a.m.; Tracy at 10 a.m.; and Ms. Gibson at 10:45 a.m.
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There’s a chance of rain on Friday night before the sun appears for most of the weekend and into Monday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s and lows will be in the upper 60s. The high at Trenton on Monday, June 1 was 86, Tuesday’s high was 91 and Wednesday’s high was 90, the low was 71. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 86, the low was 64 and .59 of an inch of rain fell.
Schilling, Rachel Beth Sibbit, Marcus Ryan Slater, Matthew Aaron Slater#, Braxton Alexander Smith, Ryan Ethan Souders, Logan Matthew Stanton, Jerrick Wayne Stotts, Gabriel James Swann, Mark Riley Trump, Jasmine Alana Vanhoozer, Jose Ryan Velazquez, Dakota Leroy Wendt, Austin Garrett Weyer, Alexis Jean Whitaker, Lily Hayden White, Jaren Joseph Whitney, Camryn Michele Willey*#, Halley Beth Windsor*# and Benjamin Joseph Woodson.
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Park Facilities Remain Closed
Lack Of Staff Keeps Pool From Opening
The Grundy County Commission met on Monday, a day earlier than usual due to the June 2 election. In addition to helping set up election equipment, the commission heard a report from Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs, who said that due to COVID-19 precautions, site inspections on bridges damaged in flooding were not done and the inspections will resume on June 15.
Trenton Voters Approve ‘Bed Tax’
The 2020 Grundy County plat books are now for sale in the Grundy County Clerk’s office. The books are $30 each and can be purchased in the clerk’s office, located on the second floor of the courthouse.
La aredo Gradua ates Eightt Lanie Lewis was named valedictorian of the Laredo R7 eighth grade class during graduation ceremonies on Monday night. Miss Lewis also received the citizenship award. The class salutatorian was Morgan Foster. Other members of the class included Jaiden Carter, Eric Davidson, Peyton Moore, Chas Pittman, Abby Smith and Chloe Weske.
What’s Inside... Signs of a fall season for the Trenton R-9 School District athletic department made themselves known this week as small group workouts were held at C.F. Russell Stadium. See page 2 of today’s newspaper for additional information.
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Just over 10 percent of Grundy County voters made it to the polls on Tuesday as Trenton residents approved a 5 percent “bed tax” as well as voters deciding other school and municipal issues. A total of 528 county voters cast ballots in the election, which had been moved from April due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several precincts were also combined for this election due to the low number of issues on the ballot. Trenton voters gave nearly 70 percent approval of the “bed tax,” which will be assessed to those individuals who stay in hotels and motels located within the city limits. There were 247 votes in favor of the measure while 107 were opposed. According to the state statute, which allows for the “bed tax,” the city will collect the tax revenue to be placed in a separate fund and used for the promotion of the community as a tourism destination. A board that determines dispersal of the tax money would be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. Also on the ballot in Grundy County: Municipal Voters in Laredo re-elected Carol Holloway as mayor. Ms. Holloway received 30 votes to defeat challenger Cassidy Russell, who received 15 votes. Bruce McFie and Helen Golden were re-elected to a two-year term on the city’s board of aldermen with 35 and 32 votes, respectively. There were no contested races for Trenton City Council, which had its candidates on the ballot in addition to the bed tax. Elected for a two-year term and their vote totals were Kevin Klinginsmith, first ward, 67; Marvin Humphreys, second ward, 52; David Mlika, third ward, 102; and Duane Urich, fourth ward, 115. Mlika is an incumbent while Urich is serving an unexpired term. School Elected to the Trenton R-9 Board of Education for a three-year term were Andy Burress, 373; Brandon Gibler, 361; and Corey Leeper, 340. Doug Franklin was also on the ballot, however, had announced he was withdrawing from the race after ballots were printed. He received 145 votes. Gibler and Leeper are incumbents. Chelsea White and Charles Holtzclaw were elected to the Spickard R-2 Board of Education with 33 and 30 votes, respectively. A third candidate, Roger Bonnett, received 17 votes. The totals include votes in both Grundy and Mercer counties. There were no votes cast by Grundy County residents for See Election, Page 4
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Kevin Hixson addresses a group of girls during a workout session at C.F. Russell Stadium on Monday. The workouts ran from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and marked the first organized athletic activities for Trenton High School since the coronavirus put a halt to the spring sports season in March, two weeks into practices.
TRENTON ATHLETES GO BACK TO WORK Over 100 Athletes Participate In Workout Sessions
Trenton High School football coach Kevin Hixson walked across the field at C.F. Russell Stadium sporting a new haircut on Monday. Like many Americans during quarantine, Hixson took matters into his own hands when barbershops across the nation were forced to close their doors. With a shaved head, Hixson
emerged from quarantine. On Monday, THS athletics came out of quarantine as well. For the first time since spring sports practices were halted in mid-March, organized activities for student athletes were held in the form of workouts at the stadium. “It’s good to see (the student-athletes),� Hixson said. “We haven’t seen them in a couple of months, you know. I told them we’re not going to get into shape today, but we are on the road.� Workouts ran from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day this week and will continue to do so through the rest of the month. Groups of 10 or fewer gathered for the
30- to 45-minute workouts, which were scheduled hourly to avoid crossover between groups. All workouts are being held outdoors at the stadium with no shared equipment being used. The sessions are the first phase in bringing sports back at Trenton. The school’s goal is to begin sport-specific activities in July. “We just want to watch them progress,� Hixson said. “We will be able to be out here for a few weeks and then, hopefully, get in the weight room as the summer progresses. We just want to watch them get better and better.� In April, the Missouri State
High School Activities Association waived its summer rules limiting days of contact between coaches and athletes and waived the traditional dead period in which athletes were not allowed to be in contact with any coach or use school facilities. Students may be in contact with coaches all summer this year, in response to the coronavirus cancelling the spring sports season. According to Trenton athletic director John Cowling, over 100 students signed up for the workouts in grades 712 combined. Sport specific activities are tentatively scheduled to begin at Trenton on July 6.
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AGRICULTURE
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The North Central Missouri College Ag Club/PAS chapter has elected officers for the 2020-21 school year. They include, from left, Abigail Neill of Princeton, vice president of recruiting; Morrissa Henley of Mercer, first vice president; Cheyanne Blanchard of Lucerne, secretary; Nicholas Rhodes of Brookfield, vice president of activities; and Calvin Basham of Cowgill, president.
Looking for a quiet place to relax, this fawn found the backyard garden of Dale Johnson of Trenton, who captured this photo earlier this week. The mother has since moved her fawn to another spot.
Extension News by Carlee Quinn Ag Specialist USDA PROVIDING CORONAVIRUS AID TO FARMERS On May 19th, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, announced details for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The funding for CFAP comes from a combination of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act, the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and other USDA sources. CFAP provides up to $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers whose market demand has seen a negative impact by the Coronavirus. An additional $3 billion will be used to purchase fresh produce, dairy, and meat for the Farmers
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TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO
OP/ED
The Final Word by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor
Pomp And Circumstance... Dear Trenton High School Class of 2020, The day I’m sure many of you thought would never happen will finally be here on Saturday as you receive your diploma and move ahead to the next phase of your life. When you walked into THS for the first time as seniors last August, little did you know what laid in store just a few months down the road when COVID-19 reared its ugly head and forced you to finish your education at home. Gone were spring sports, prom, music/arts programs, FFA comDiane Lowrey petitions - even the end-of-the-year academic recognition program. And, for a while, there were questions as to whether or not graduation would even be a possibility. But through the hard work of school officials and the insistence/persistance of many, many individuals, you will be walking across the stage at C.F. Russell Stadium to collect that piece of paper that signifies you are a graduate of Trenton High School. As school officials were discussing the graduation situation, I heard comments from several individuals who thought it would be no big deal to cancel this year’s ceremony. To those individuals I say “shame on you.� Graduation is a big deal. You have worked too hard during the past 13 years not to have those efforts go unrewarded. Earning that diploma is something you have every right to be proud of and being able to receive it in front of your family and friends makes that achievement even more special. I joined the Trenton Republican-Times staff in May 1978 and one of my first assignments was covering the THS graduation ceremony. I don’t remember much about it other than it was held outside, at night, at C.F. Russell Stadium (just like this year) and that Beverly Wisner and Brenda Meservey were the class valedictorian and salutatorian. Looking back on the article I wrote, I’ve since learned that Charles J. Elam, head of the division of extension services at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, was the guest speaker and that my close friend Cindy (Clark) Simpson was one of the Top 10 academic students. There are many other names on that class list who have since become good friends and whose children and grandchildren I’ve watched graduate from THS over the years. This will be the 42nd high school graduation that has occurred since I came to Trenton and I have been in the audience for a majority of them, either representing the newspaper or as a spectator. This year will be no different as I have connections with several class members, beginning with class co-valedictorians Oakley Madden (my great-niece) and Mackenzie McAtee (whose dad, Lyn, was one of the wrestlers whose career I followed as the R-T sports editor). Salutatorian Lindi Moulin’s mother, Marie, was a co-worker at the newspaper for several years. And there are many other seniors whose parents (and grandparents) I’ve seen receive their diplomas at past ceremonies. Graduation is a time to celebrate the end of an important chapter in your life as well as the beginning of another. And this Saturday will be a celebration for you, the THS Class of 2020. So congratulations seniors. I’ll see you all on Saturday afternoon at the stadium, camera in hand. And smile big. You deserve it.
Reader Shows Appreciation For Past Column Letters to the Editor To The Editor: I just wanted to say a big thank you to Wendell Lenhart’s excellent editorial published in the Republican-Times on May 29. I so appreciated the last few paragraphs that talked about the tragedy of generations is “that the youngest of us never get to see the oldest of us at their very best.� I was a post-war baby, but had parents who had lived
through the depression and willingly supported all the war efforts of rationing gas, sugar, etc. I believe what helped produce that generation was teaching in our public schools, the Bible, our wonderful history and their sacrifice and willingness to help unite the country and not faultfinding. Yes, if the last few generations only knew what John Hancock’s signature in big letters on the Declaration of Independence meant and what every signer pledged. Sincerely, Virginia Crumpacker Spickard, MO
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What Others Are Saying... Missed Opportunities
A minimalist, or someone who doesn’t trust the government, would find plenty to like about this year’s legislative session in Missouri. An abbreviated, disjointed session resulted in 32 bills passing through both chambers, about a third of what lawmakers normally advance to the governor’s desk. Some may look at this list and breathe a sigh of relief, assuming that a new law doesn’t always make things better.
Guest Editorials Fair point, but this year’s session did feature missed opportunities. Bills that failed included proposals that would have allowed statewide prescription drug monitoring, sports gambling and legal immunity for companies that take reasonable steps to limit COVID-19. Other bills on the cutting room floor would have prohibited texting while driving and eminent domain for a transmission project in north Missouri. Lawmakers also failed to reach consensus on a bill that would allow state and local government to collect a tax on internet sales. This was one of the bigger missed opportunities because a tax on e-commerce would level the playing field for local retailers and allow state and local government to capitalize on shifting consumer preferences. That was known heading into the session in January.
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expressed concern that lifeguards, whose job they said is to watch the water and save lives, would be distracted by the need to enforce social distancing and other rules. In addition, there was concern about how to keep employees safe when they had to have close contact with a swimmer in order to effectively carry out their duties. After much discussion and with evident hesitation, Curtis Crawford made the motion to not open the facility this season, with Mary Peterson seconding the motion and all board members present voting
in favor. Sarah Allen, Gary Berry and Gary Schuett were not at the meeting. Helmandollar said that work has been done cleaning the pool so it would be ready whether or not it opened and since it will not, the facility will have some needed repairs and painting completed this summer. In another matter related to the COVID-19 guidelines, the board agreed to continue following the governor’s guidelines, which include the continued closing of all playgrounds, restrooms, fields, shelter houses and facilities until June 15 or whenever the guidelines are changed. In response to a question by Park
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for the season. Mrs. Peterson Venna Hicks and Kathi Brewe were recognized for planting flowers in different areas. Second Ward City Council man Brad Chumbley, who ha served as a liaison to the board expressed his appreciation fo the board. Chumbley, who did not seek re-election in Tues day’s election and was attend ing his last meeting as liaison said it’s a strong board and the park system is a good part o Trenton. He encouraged the board, saying they will “ge through this� and indicated that he “knows it is a thankles job.� Board members are sched uled to meet again on Wednes day, July 1.
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RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Fdtf ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-412-3131. FJun26 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJul10 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!! High Speed!! Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TJul17 ------------------------------------------STIHL Dealer Days Save $20 MS 170 Chainsaw Now $159.99 $179.99 CDC-SRP GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave | (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FAug14 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Sale of the Week BCI Defense AR 5.56/223 Reg. $699 ON SALE $599 Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FJun26 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! TJun26 ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FMay18-Jun12 ------------------------------------------YODER CONSTRUCTION, Daniel Yoder, 660-748-3099 (leave message). New Roofs * Pole Barns * Remodeling * Decks. Good Service * Quality Structure * Affordable FJul17 ------------------------------------------SHULER CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION 660-3591693. Residential & Commercial – Concrete: Shop floors, patios & driveways, basements, retaining walls. Construction: Home additions, shop buildings, decks. Jason Shuler – owner. * Licensed and Insured * Now Doing Basements - Laser Screed for Super Flat Floor TMay27-Jun19 ------------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, brush cutting w/removal and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660635-1282. TMay27-Jun19 -------------------------------------------
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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------Studio apartment for rent. Fully furnished and utilities paid. $495/month. First, last and deposit required. Covered parking. 359-7683. Cdtf ------------------------------------------For Rent - 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, available June 1. Call 660-359-1011. Kdtf ------------------------------------------PLAZA APARTMENTS Commercial space available in basement with separate entrance. Rent is $300/month with all utilities paid. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. P491d5 -----------------------------------------2 bedroom duplex w/1 car garage, stove and refrigerator furnished, laundry hookups, all electric. Yard and snow maintenance included. Tenant responsible for utilities. $425/month. 660-654-4492. B591d9* ------------------------------------------
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North Central Missouri College is seeking an Associate Director of Admissions for the North Belt Center site. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N492d5 -------------------------------------------
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Big square hay baling, 3ft x 3ft x 7ft, preservative available. Pasture bush hogging with 20 ft. brush cutter. Peter Beery 660654-4764. B303d5* ------------------------------------------CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FJun5 ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf ------------------------------------------Black Angus cows for sale - 30 head, 7 & 8 years old, fall calvers. $1,200 each or $30,000 for all. Located in Laredo. 660286-2622. Z213d5* -------------------------------------------
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Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Utility Worker. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL license. Prefer heavy equipment operator experience. Salary dependent on qualifications. Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. For more information, contact Kenny Ricketts at 660-359-2838. EOE. T495d9 ------------------------------------------The Grundy County R-V School District is accepting applications for the position of a cook at the elementary school in Humphreys for the 2020-21 school year. Those interested should contact the district office at 673-6511 or go to our website www.grundyr5.k12.mo.us. The Grundy County R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer. G498d9 -------------------------------------------
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS The Trenton R-IX School District is soliciting bids on Dairy Products and Diesel Fuel for the 2020-2021 school year. Contact Kris Ockenfels (660-359-3994) for bid specifications. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 10:00 am Monday, June 8, 2020, clearly marked "Dairy Bid" or "Fuel Bid" to: Trenton R-IX Schools, Attn: Secretary to the Board, 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683, or email kockenfels@trentonr9.k12.mo.us The Trenton R-IX Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Trenton R-IX School District is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. dMay29,Jun2,5 ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------
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AREA DEATHS Nina Woodward Nina Woodward, an 82year-old resident of Widefield, CO, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020. A private family graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today (Friday, June 5, 2020) at the Crystal Valley Cemetery in Manitou Springs, CO. Mrs. Woodward was born on Sept. 6, 1937 in Mt. Moriah, the daughter of Norvia Ray “Josh” and Florence Beulah Melton Craig. She attended school in Bethany and graduated from Mt. Moriah High School. She was married in 1956 to Lee Elgin Woodward. They lived in Albany until 1963, when they moved to Loveland, CO. They moved in 1969 to Colorado Springs, CO, where she worked in the records office of Pike’s Peak Community College, retiring in 2001. The couple attended the Security Christian Church. She was an artist, enjoying painting and drawing, and was an avid gardener, taking great
pride in her flower gardens as well as the many fruits and vegetables she grew. She enjoyed cooking for her family and made every holiday special for her grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Lucinda June “Cindy” Woodward Maddox and her husband, David; a son, Roger Lee Woodward; two grandchildren, Aaron David Woodward Maddox and Elizabeth June “Lizzie” Maddox; three sisters, Norma Jeanne Middleton, Margaret Carolyn “Connie” Stevens and Mary Ann (George) Frazier; and many nieces and nephews. Local survivors include a sister-inlaw, Marilyn Woodward Bain; and a brother-in-law, Donald Bridges. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Dove-Witt Family Mortuary of Fountain, CO is in charge of arrangements.
SERVICES SET Mary Louise Rutledge Funeral services for Mary Louise Rutledge will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery, west of Modena. A family visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Ms. Rutledge died on Friday, May 29, 2020 after a brief illness and hospital stay in Kansas City. She had been residing at Bristol Manor for the past two years along with her husband, Keith and sister, Ruth Ellsworth. Mary was born on Aug. 22, 1940 to Walter Edward Ellsworth and Jessie Leois Walls Ellsworth in their home near Modena. She resided in northern Missouri all her life. She attended the Bane grade school and graduated from the Ravanna grade school in eighth grade. She enjoyed the farm life while growing up and loved being around animals. She married Keith Rutledge on March 7, 1964 in Princeton. The couple resided in Trenton and Spickard, finally moving to their home in the prior schoolhouse of Parkerton, just north of Trenton. Mary worked as a certified nurse’s assistant at Sunnyview Nursing Home from October 1975 to September 2006, caring for the residents as if they were her own family. Mary enjoyed the surrounding farmland, cattle and many wild animals that frequented
the property. She tended large gardens every summer, much to the dismay of her two daughters, Kathy and Kristie, who were often recruited to help. She also kept many indoor plants and loved watching hummingbirds that seemed to flock to her birdfeeders. She spent countless hours embroidering and gifted many items to friends and family over the years and loved family gatherings that allowed her to cook and bake to her heart’s content. She was a proud mother of two girls and grandmother of three, who were all the light of her life. She was a faithful believer in Christ. She is survived by her husband, Keith and her sister, Ruth Ellsworth, both residents of Bristol Manor in Trenton; two daughters, Kathy (Kevin) Winkelman of Martinsburg and Kristie (Eric) Baker of Lee’s Summit; and three grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth and Elijah Baker of Lee’s Summit. She is preceded in death by her parents; her eldest sister, Lela Hall; and her brother, Walter Ellsworth. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Memorial donations are suggested to the Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.org
NCMC Program Ranks High North Central Missouri College’s RN nursing program was recently ranked on the 2020 Best RN Programs by RegisteredNursing.org. Out of 55 analyzed programs, the NCMC-Trenton RN program has been ranked as the ninth best program in the state. The full list of rankings and report can be viewed at https://www.registerednursing.org/state/missouri/#rankings
Nursing programs were assessed by the website RegisteredNursing.org based on several factors, including how well a program supports students toward licensure and beyond and past and present first time NCLEX-RN pass rates. To learn more about the methodology used, persons can visit https://www.registerednursing.org/rn-rankingmethodology/
FFDD Board Sets Meeting The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8 at the Grundy County Courthouse (use the east entrance). Items on the agenda include reports (Gifted Team, Grundy
County Opportunity Center, Hope Haven and MEHTAP grant), the Medicaid/Hope waiver, vocational/educational activities, the FFDD Board of Directors review, the Department of Mental Health waiver 2020-21 contract, correspondence/conferences/announcements and funding requests.
DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a vehicle with defective brakes and fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs were Kelly L. Smith, Cainsville, and Phillip E. Giffen, Marshall. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Kennedy Brock, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident and was fined $100.50 and $41.50 costs. Bobbie J. Dunkin, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. Kaley R. Sheldon, Gallatin, pleaded guilty to following another vehicle too closely and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. Trace A. Blozvich-Harvey, Trenton, pleaded guilty to stealing and was fined $200 and $41.50 costs. He is also to pay $80.70 restitution. Brian K. Buntin, St. Joseph, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. Christy L. Campbell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to property damage and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs and is to pay $400 restitution. Pleading guilty to nuisance violations and fined $150 and $41.50 costs were Juan J. Gallegos, Spickard; and Michelle Gardner, Trenton. Shawn A. Hamilton, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to peace disturbance and had a court trial set for July 7 at 1:30 p.m. Cha Vang, Trenton, pleaded guilty to two charges of stealing and was fined $200 and $41.50 costs on each charge. The defendant is also to pay $13.98
restitution on one charge and $1.50 restitution on the other one. Avery E. Mock, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous animal violation and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 coss. She also pleaded guilty to having a vicious animal and was fined $200 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to having an animal at large and not having an animal license and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs on each charge. Lori A. Pennington, Trenton, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. Dorothy K. Archuleta, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. MARRIAGE LICENSE Dennis Raymond Sheffield and Trinity Dawnell Gaunt, both of Trenton. Colby S. Searcy and Holly Diane Knotts, both of Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Granted Adam R. Clear vs. Belinda Louise Clear. REAL ESTATE JK Farms Inc. to Delores F. Kuttler, Trustee. Delores F. Kuttler, Trustee to JK Farms, Inc. Abraham D. Hostetler and wife to Matt Cahill and others. Troy D. Smith and wife to David Ortega, Jr., and wife. V.L. Hanes Family Farms LLC to Joyce Eads, co-trustee and others. David Paul Koon and wife to Nathan Myles Koon. Robert D. Reitz and wife to Alexis Lea Whitney. Brian Lane Nail to Robert D. Reitz and wife.
Trenton Man Resists Arrest A Trenton man fled from a Grundy County Deputy and is now in custody. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 22year-old Jeffrey Chad Corbin is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on $10,000 cash or corporate surety bond. Corbin is accused of fleeing from Deputy Austin Taul on May 27 as Deputy Taul was attempting to arrest him on a probation violation. Corbin is charged with a class
E felony of resisting arrest for a felony. He is scheduled to be in court on June 9. A Trenton man who was arrested for failing to appear in court has posted cash bond. The sheriff’s office reported that Hunter Krawitz, 20, has posted $525 cash-only bond after failing to appear in court on a charge of failing to obey a traffic control device, a class C misdemeanor. He is also scheduled to appear in court June 9.
Three Mishaps Are Reported Three motor vehicle accidents were investigated recently by the Trenton Police Department. According to Lt. Larry Smith’s accident report, an accident on May 30 resulted in moderate damage to a sport utility vehicle and extensive damage to a truck. The SUV, operated by Robert D. Burkeybile of Trenton, was backing from 110 County Club Place and failed to see a parked truck owned by Gene Wyant, also of Trenton. Burkeybile backed the SUV into the truck, with no injuries reported and no tickets issued in the mishap. Officer Mike Wilson investigated an accident involving a motorized bicycle June 3 on the Highway 65 off-ramp. In that mishap, the motorized bicycle, driven by Lee F. Peters of Trenton, struck the rear of a car driven by Melinda S. Wilson of Spickard. Mrs. Wilson had stopped at a stop sign and then pulled forward to make a right turn. She said she slowly made the right turn and Peters had expected her to make it more quickly and when he realized she had not yet completed the turn, it was too late to stop before striking her vehicle from behind. No injuries were reported. Peters was ticketed for following another vehicle too closely. No injuries were reported in an accident investigated Monday by Officer Seth Rorebeck. The mishap occurred when a car driven by Michael D. King of Trenton was eastbound on 19th Street. King stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with Chicago Street, but failed to see a southbound truck driven by Scott A. Ewing, also of Trenton. King pulled into the intersection and the front driver’s side of King’s car struck the front passenger side tire of Ewing’s truck. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. King was ticketed for failing to yield at a stop intersection.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department May 25: no activity. May 26: no activity. May 27: officers made an arrest at an east business and investigated the abuse or neglect of a child at an east residence. May 28: an arrest for disorderly conduct was made at an east residence and officers found a minor to be in possession of intoxicating liquor at a south residence. May 29: nuisance violations were investigated at two west residences, one east residence and one north residence. May 30: a juvenile/status of-
fense was investigated at an east residence and a motor vehicle crash was investigated in the south part of town. An arrest for driving with a suspended license was made in the west part of town. May 31: property damage was investigated at a north residence and a west residence. A report of stealing was reported at a south residence. Officers responded to a domestic dispute at a north residence and officers investigated a juvenile/status offense at a west residence.
Mobile Food Distribution Set
Second Harvest Community Food Bank will be distributing food through a one-day mobile food drop in Spickard on Tuesday, June 9. The “Pop-Up Mobile Pantry’ distribution will take place at the Spickard School, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until noon or while supplies last. The event is open to the general public with no income guidelines to utilize this program.
P&Z Moves CUP To City Council
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval of a conditional use permit to allow a local couple to construct cottages on property at 3100 Hoover Drive. Following a hearing on Monday night, the commission voted unanimously to send the request to the Trenton City Council for approval. Kipp and Cara McClellan are seeking the permit to allow them to develop the property and place up to six cottages at that site. The cottages would be available for overnight or shortterm stays. The McClellans hope to have the cottages in place and available for rental this year. The permit request goes to the city council in the form of an ordinance, which would be presented for action at the June 8 meeting.
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Judy Jackson has retired from the Grundy County Opportunity Center after 22 years. Mrs. Jackson began working part-time at the center in September of 1988. Mrs. Jackson plans to stay busy with family activities, including spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Applications Now Available
The GEC Community Foundation, Inc. is accepting grant applications through July 1. The application is available by logging online at www.grundyec.com or calling the cooperative at 1-800-2792249, ext. 33 or 23. Successful applicants will be notified by July 17. Grants are available to qualifying schools and organizations in the areas of education, health and rural development and are open to eligible entities within the cooperative’s 12-county service area.
AREA MENUS TRENTON R-9 SUMMER SCHOOL Meals will be served to all children age 18 and under, Monday through Friday, through June 18. Meals will be served together at the Trenton High School in a car drive-through line from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 359-4643 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. each day to order the meals. Breakfast Monday-Frosted strawberry Pop Tart, juice, cup of fruit, milk. Tuesday-Banana muffin, juice, cup of fruit, milk. Wednesday-Breakfast bun, juice, cup of fruit, milk. Thursday-Chocolate chip muffin, juice, cup of fruit, milk. Friday-Mini maple waffles, maple syrup, juice, cup of fruit, milk. Lunch Monday-Garlic cheese ripper, leafy green salad, dressing, vanishing oatmeal cookie, cup of fruit, milk. Tuesday-Crispito, nacho cheese sauce, raw broccoli, tortilla chips, cup of fruit, milk. Wednesday-Chicken strips,
barbecue sauce, green beans, Elf grahams, cup of fruit, milk. Thursday-Hot dog on bun, pork and beans, chili cheese Fritos, cup of fruit, milk. Friday-PB&J Uncrustables, carroteenies, nacho cheese Doritos, Rice Krispies treat, cup of fruit, milk. NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Oven-fried chicken, potatoes and gravy, carrots, baked apples, whole grain biscuit. Tuesday-Meatloaf, baked potato, California blend, pears, oatmeal cookie, whole wheat bread. Wednesday-Chicken livers or chicken strips, augratin potatoes, green beans, fruit Jello, pumpkin bars, hot rolls. Thursday-Lasagna, lettuce salad, corn, plums, garlic bread. Friday-BBQ meatballs, broccoli, copper pennies, macaroni salad, cherry cobbler, whole wheat 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.)
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LOCAL GRAIN PRICES June 3 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.98 (June 20); 7.91 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.79 (June 20); 2.83 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.98 (June 20); 7.91 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.79 (June 20); 2.83 (New Crop 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.34; soybeans, 8.42; wheat, 4.87. New Crop - Corn, 3.03; soybeans, 7.95; wheat, 4.87.
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