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City Of Trenton Being Sued By Former Employee Shull Alledges Disability Discrimination A former employee of the City of Trenton has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging discrimination that he endured while in his position with the water/wastewater department. Scott Shull, who was employed as a water/wastewater operator for the city from July 2014 until his termination in May 2020, filed the suit in the Circuit Division of Grundy County Court on Jan. 18. Shull is seeking a jury trial on a petition for damages that he says he incurred from the city’s disability discrimination and retaliation after Shull suffered a medical condition that resulted in an accident while he was at work. The petition states that Shull has filed a charge of discrimination with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights and has been issued a Notice of Right to Sue by the MCHR. According to his petition, Shull was hired in July 2014, with his direct supervisor being Kenny Ricketts. On May 24, 2019 Shull experienced a momentary loss of consciousness/awareness while driving a city truck. The truck bumped a telephone pole as Shull was pulling over to get off the road. He received medical treatment at the scene and while his blood pressure was elevated, he said he was otherwise fine and was released to go home. The following Monday, on or about May 27, 2019, Shull met with Ricketts in his office to discuss the incident and Shull told Ricketts that he had felt lightheaded right before momentarily losing consciousness/awareness. Ricketts instructed Shull to talk with Trenton City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton about the health issue, with Shull doing so and providing the same information to Urton. Shull was provided a release to return to work from his medical provider on May 31, 2019. That release advised the plaintiff not to drive until he was cleared by a specialist. That release
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was provided to the city and Shull continued to work. Shull claims that Ricketts’ behavior toward him changed after learning of his health issue and that he was treated in a negative and discriminatory/harassing manner, including treating the plaintiff as if he did not know how to do his job; as if he was now incapable of doing his job; failing to communicate with him about job assignments and/or his expectations for job assignments; and making negative comments to Shull and to others about Shull’s health, his temporary medical restrictions and about the “spell” the plaintiff had experienced. Shull alleges that when he questioned Ricketts about job assignments in order to get clarification, he was informed that he did not need to know any additional information. Ricketts allegedly made comments to the plaintiff that he (Ricketts) was giving him job assignments that were “easy,” a comment Shull understood as Ricketts believing that he was disabled and unable to perform his job. Ricketts also allegedly shared private information about Shull’s medical treatment/condition with non-management employees, including Shull’s coworkers, without his consent. Shull alleges that his co-workers were instructed by Ricketts to report any “spells” that Shull might have to him. Beginning in June 2019, Shull sought treatment by a neurologist to determine the cause of his loss of consciousness/awareness and was prescribed medication that temporarily restricted him from operating heavy machinery and working from heights through Aug. 29, 2019. During that time, Shull continued working for the city with those temporary restrictions. On Aug. 30, 2019, Shull’s doctor released him to return to work with no restrictions. Despite presenting the release to his employer, Shull was told that the release was not specific enough and was instructed to seek a more specific release. On Oct. 25, 2019, Shull supplied a letter from his neurologist to the city specifically stating that Shull was released to drive automobiles. On Oct. 28, 2019, Shull and his wife met with Urton to discuss the release to drive and were allegedly told that the letter was not specific to the plaintiff’s job. During that meeting, Shull told Urton that Ricketts had been treating him in a negative and discriminatory/harassing manner related to his health condition. Shull alleges that Urton’s only response was to tell him and his wife that they needed to “cut Rick[See SUIT, Page 3]
BRIEFS Grundy County Spelling Bee
The Grundy County Spelling Bee will be held Friday afternoon in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. School-level winners from Trenton Middle School, Laredo R-7, Spickard R-2, Pleasant View R-6 and Grundy R-5 are scheduled to compete in the annual contest, with the winners moving on to the Northwest Missouri Regional Spelling Bee in St. Joseph.
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IN THE SPIRIT
The cancellation of classes in the Trenton R-9 School District on Thursday and Friday meant a halt to the activities that had been planned for Spirit Week as well as the postponement of the Courtwarming coronation, ballgame and dance. Students did get to enjoy a couple of days of fun, however, including “Anything But A Backpack Day,” which was held Tuesday. Students were encouraged to bring their books to school in “anything but a backpack” and Dylan Gilbertson, pictured, was one of the students who took that to heart, showing up to school with a shopping cart.
STATE OF THE STATE: Parson Proposes Boosting Child Care, Teacher Wages Governor Asks GOP-Led Legislature For Nearly $744 Million In Annual Address JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's Republican Gov. Mike Parson in his State of the State address Wednesday proposed spending hundreds of millions of dollars to boost child care services and teacher wages as the state battles the latest COVID-19 surge. Parson asked the GOP-led Legislature for $722 million to prop up child care centers and close to $22 million for matching grants to raise teacher salaries to a minimum of $38,000 a year. He praised most Missouri schools for staying open throughout the pandemic and said teachers, such as his daughter, should be thanked and paid more. “Missouri is currently ranked 50th in United States for starting teacher pay and half of our new teachers leave the profession by their fifth year,” he said. “This is unacceptable, and we must do better.” House Democratic Leader Crystal Quade praised the Republican governor for proposing $400 million for high-speed internet and to boost spending on child care, mental health services and teacher wages, though she said a $38,000 minimum teacher salary is still not enough. “We are going to be defending the governor’s budget in a lot of those places,” Quade said. Parson delivered his speech in a nearly full House chamber, where Republicans sat without masks while many Democrats wore them. At least nine lawmakers have come down with COVID-19 since the session begin Jan. 5, though that number may be higher because not all absent lawmakers have provided a reason. Last year, Parson’s speech was shifted at the last moment from
the House to the Senate chamber amid COVID-19 concerns. Parson largely left it up to local health departments to decide how to address the pandemic when the virus first spread to the state. While Parson supports COVID-19 vaccinations and lauded state vaccination rates, he also repeated his opposition to health mandates Wednesday. He credited the state’s economic rebound and 3.5% unemployment rate in November to his decision never to enact statewide business closures. “I don’t support and have never supported mandates,” he said. “Missourians can rest assured that my position will not change.” Quade said Parson’s “hands-off approach” to the coronavirus pandemic “continues to extract a heavy toll, with new cases shattering records almost daily.” Parson said nearly 95% of residents age 65 and older and 73% of adults have received at least one shot. For more context, closer to 86% of seniors and 65% of adults are fully vaccinated, according to the state's health department. About 58% of Missouri residents eligible for the vaccine — meaning children who are at least 5 years old and adults — are fully vaccinated, compared to 67% nationally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of Missouri’s total population, 55% are fully vaccinated compared to the national rate of 63%. “While there will always be endless critics to tell us how we could have done it better, the facts are we were the ones in the arena,” Parson said. “We made the tough decisions and never cowered to the challenge.” Parson’s budget proposal includes $400 million in American Rescue Plan Act aid for personal protective equipment, emer[See PARSON, Page 3]
The Trenton High School Courtwarming Coronation and Dance has been rescheduled for Saturday evening after being postponed due to inclement weather and illness at the school. The crowning will take place at 8:45 p.m. in the THS gym, with candidates asked to arrive by 8:30. The dance, with formal attire, will follow until 11 p.m. Senior candidates include Gracyn Rongey, Teya Cooksey, Morgan King, Kaden Owen, Nate Burkeybile and Caleb Johnson. Attendants are freshmen Arianna Ortega and Aiden Weyer, sophomores Madi Moore and Milo Simpson and juniors Mercy Schweizer and Gaven Kelsall. The crown bearers are Case Saul, son of Allen and Kendra Saul, and Emerysn Coe, daughter of Corbin and Chelsea Coe. The varsity basketball games that had been scheduled with Milan on Friday have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8.
NCMC Board Agenda
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday in the board meeting room of the Frey Administrative Center. Items on the announced agenda include employee introductions, a presentation on math/science/SB sciences department, SEM communication report and reports from the Head Start directors, vice president for academic affairs, vice president of student affairs, chief information officer and president. Under new business, the board will consider the Head Start salary schedule, consideration of bids/purchases, consideration of board policy changes and personnel matters, including Head Start personnel items, a resignation and employments. The board also plans to hold an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters and real estate.
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Trenton Wins Two Titles, Gallatin Gets One In Brookfield Trenton Fifth Out Of 17 Schools, Gallatin Ninth It was as loaded a field as the Trenton High School wrestling team has seen this season at the Gary Haag Invitational in Brookfield on Saturday. Ranked wrestlers filled out most brackets and four of the top-six ranked teams in the state were in attendance. In the end, the Bulldogs finished fifth in the stacked field of 17 schools, tallying 49 team points. Class 2 Blair Oaks and Marceline, ranked third in the state at the Class 1 level, tied for the top spot with 57 points while fifth-ranked Brookfield placed third with 55 points. Right ahead of Trenton with 54 points was Centralia, the top-ranked team in the state at the Class 1 level. “We had some great matches at Brookfield,” Trenton head coach Charlie Bacon said. “I would say this was the toughest tournament we’ve been to this year. A lot of weights were a preview of what I believe
will be the top four kids at many weight classes in the state tournament. We needed some really good competition and I felt like we wrestled really well as a whole today.” Trenton had two wrestlers pick up individual titles as Coleman Griffin bested the field at 152 pounds and Sam Gibson won the 195-pound weight class. Griffin’s title didn’t come easy as only one of his five matches ended with the Trenton grappler getting a pin. The thirdranked 152-pounder in the state reached his 5-0 finish with several wins by decision, the closest of which saw him grab a 5-3 win over Marceline’s Ryder Gooch. Griffin also got decision wins by scores of 13-6, 8-3 and 17-3. For Gibson, three wins were all that were needed to win his title. After getting one win by an injury forfeit, Gibson pinned two opponents and defeated Class 2 Blair Oaks’ Camden Meeks by a 5-1 decision to win his championship.
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SAT 29 at GRC Tourn. (Polo) TBA
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Hunter McAtee and Caleb Johnson were placed in perhaps the two toughest brackets of the day. McAtee was a part of the 138pound bracket that included all four of the topranked 138 pounders in the state at the Class 1 level. McAtee is ranked second in the state at the weight and that is where he finished, going 4-1, his lone loss coming to top-ranked Collin Arch of Centralia, who defeated McAtee by a 15-1 major decision. McAtee won three bouts by fall and secured a 19-4 technical fall for his other win on the day. McAtee is now 21-2 overall on the season, his lone two losses coming against Arch. For Johnson, an undefeated season came to an end as he was handed two losses on the day, finishing third at 220 pounds. The 220-pound bracket featured three of the topfour wrestlers in the state at the Class 1 level and the third-ranked Class 2 220pounder as well. Johnson finished 3-2 at the event. He secured two wins by fall and topped Palmyra’s Luke Triplet — ranked third in Class 1 — by a 3-2 decision in tiebreaker action. He would fall to Mexico’s Deacon Haag — Class 2, No. 3 — in another match that came down to a tiebreaker by a score of 42. His second loss came to Hamilton’s Fisher Nixdorf, ranked fourth in Class 1, by a one-point decision, 5-4. Brayden Hughs finished second at 132 for Trenton, going 4-1. He won one match via medical forfeit and picked up decision victories of 7-6, 8-3 and 10-4. His lone loss came by a 52 decision. Gavin Chambers came
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COLEMAN GRIFFIN rolls an opponent, looking for a pin during the Gary Haag Invitational in Brookfield on Saturday. Griffin won the 152-pound weight class at the event with a 5-0 record.
home in third place at 145 pounds, going 1-2 in just a four-grappler bracket. His lone win came by fall while his two losses came to state-ranked foes in Brookfield’s Colton Parn and Marceline’s Jace Bixman. Kaden Owen was pinned in his opening match and was injured in the process, forcing him to forfeit his remaining three matches. Mason Rongey was 1-3 at 126 pounds, finishing fourth and Gavin Cagle was 0-5 at 285 pounds. Trenton had three varsity entrants in ‘B’ brackets at the tournament. Nate Brukeybile won the 170-pound ‘B’ bracket with a 2-0 record while Logan Wilson was 2-2 in the 182-pound ‘B’ bracket and Trakor Hignutt was 0-2 in the 106pound ‘B’ bracket. Junior varsity wrestlers in action for Trenton included Walter Olmstead, 04 at 126 B; Aiden Weyer, 2-2 at 145 B; Gaven Kel-
sall, 1-4 at 152 B; Michael Nyakoojo, 0-5 at 160 B; Jake Schmadeke, 1-3 at 182 B; and Kaleb McCallen, 1-3 at 285 B. GALLATIN The Gallatin Bulldogs came in ninth at the event, scoring 30 points with 11 wrestlers in action. Logan Bottcher paced Gallatin, going 4-0 on the way to the 182-pound championship. Bottcher missed out on a couple of big match-ups as Hunter Nelson of Marceline, who is ranked fourth in the state at 182, wrestled down at 170 and Camden Meeks of Blair Oaks, the top-ranked Class 2 182-pounder wrestled up at 195. Behind Bottcher, Rodell Sperry was second at 160. Sperry’s bracket was stacked and his lone loss came to Centralia’s Brayden Shelton. Shelton, ranked first in the state at the weight, pinned Sperry, ranked second. Shelton has
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Gilman Gilman Gilman City Tourn. City Tourn. City Tourn. Girls 3rd 3rd/Finals Semis 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
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at Meadville Meadville Meadville Tourn. Tourn. Tourn. Cons. Semis Semis Grundy 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Basketball
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Meadville Meadville Tourn. Tourn. Cons. Semis Semis 5:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Meadville Meadville Tourn. Tourn. Cons./3rd Finals 5:45 p.m. 5 p.m.
Mercer Basketball
Gilman Gilman Gilman Gilman Boys vs. Pattonsburg City Tourn. City Tourn. City Tourn. City Tourn. Cons./3rd 3rd/Finals (Gilman) Cons. Semis Semis 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m.
Gilman Basketball
Gilman Gilman Gilman Gilman City Tourn. City Tourn. City Tourn. City Tourn. Cons./3rd 3rd/Finals Cons. Semis Semis 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
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CMU JV 7 p.m.
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LOGAN BOTTCHER scores a reversal during the Gary Haag Invitational in Brookfield on Saturday. Bottcher took home the 182-pound championship at the tournament, going 4-0 on the day.
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handed Sperry, 21-2 overall, both of his losses this season. Sperry picked up one win by fall, one win by medical forfeit and a 6-5 decision win over Brookfield’s Kendrell Carter, who is ranked ninth in the state at the weight. Gabe Parker finished second as well, going 3-2 at 285. After opening with back-to-back wins by fall, Parker topped Hamilton’s Dawson Miller by a 2-1 decision to move to 3-0 at that point. Parker yielded to top-ranked heavyweight Seth Hasecamp of Centralia by an injury default and took a medical forfeit in his final match of the day. Jagger Gray placed third at 170 pounds, going 3-2 on the day. Andon Allen was 1-1 before being forced to forfeit his final three matches with an injury, leaving him with a 1-4 showing at 152. Reggie Arnold was 0-5 at 138, Draygan Schweizer was 1-3 with a win by medical forfeit at 195 and Magnum Fenimore was 0-5 at 220. Gallatin had some wrestlers in ‘B’ brackets as well. Luke Johnson was 1-3 at 126 B, Brantley Burns was 2-2 at 132 B and Tyler Tustison was 1-3 at 195 B. UP NEXT Trenton: The Black and Gold Bulldogs will dual with Chillicothe tonight (Tuesday) at 6 o’clock. Gallatin: The Red and Black Bulldogs are at the Maysville triangular tonight (Tuesday), taking on the host Wolverines and Savannah at 6 o’clock.
Gallatin Splits On The Road In Bethany Bird, Feiden Each Score 20 As Bulldogs Rout South Harrison GALLATIN BOYS 72 SOUTH HARRISON 46 A 26-7 first quarter run was more than enough to give Gallatin the edge Friday night in its Grand River Conference match-up with South Harrison on the road in Bethany. Gallatin eased off the accelerator considerably the rest of the way, coasting to a 26-point victory that
moved the Bulldogs to 11-4 overall and 4-1 in the GRC. Isaac Bird led Gallatin with 20 points, seven assists, six rebounds and seven steals. Payton Feiden scored 20 points as well and grabbed eight rebounds. Peyton Johnson had 12 points and three assists and Brett Hemry had 11 points and three assists. South Harrison Girls 52 Gallatin Girls 37 The Gallatin girls were sent to their 13th loss of the season, falling by 15 points in Bethany. Gallatin was never outscored by more than four points in any given quarter, but South Harrison
slowly added to its advantage throughout the contest, leading to the double-digit win. AnnaBelle Ball led Gallatin with 11 points and six rebounds. Elle Copple followed with nine points. The loss dropped the Gallatin girls to 0-13 overall and 0-5 in Grand River Conference play. Both Gallatin teams are in tournament action in Hamilton this week. The girls are seeded eighth and opened play on Monday against topseeded Lathrop, while the boys, seeded second, take on seven-seed South Harrison in a rematch of Friday’s game tonight (Tuesday) at 5:45.
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etts some slack” because Ricketts was going through a lot with his family and it was taking a toll on him. After the meeting, Shull contacted his neurologist again about the release and was told by the neurologist that he did not feel any changes were needed in the documentation provided to the city as it was the same documentation accepted by other employers. Shull alleges that his work environment did not improve and he continued to be subject to negative and/or discriminatory/ harassing treatment and that Ricketts continued to share Shull’s medical information with non-management employees and to ask them to report any “spells” to him. Shull goes on to describe a situation in Dec. 2019 or Jan. 2020 in which he was called in to work during an ice storm. He was initially directed to work with the electric crews and then received a call directing him to report to the water plant. Shull said that the road conditions were extremely poor but he responded and when he arrived, he was told by the foreman, Adam Snuffer, that he knew nothing about Shull working at the water plant, so the plaintiff returned home only to be instructed by foreman Shaun McCullough to return to the water plant to answer the phones during the night. McCullough told Shull that this work assignment had been directed by Ricketts, who had never communicated that information to Shull. Shull admits that he was upset that he was having to drive back to the plant in the bad weather, but did so. He was then called into Ricketts’ office on the fol-
lowing Monday and told that his alleged bad attitude was ruining the morale of the crew and that he needed to have a better attitude at work. Shull disagreed and shared with Ricketts that he felt communication could improve and that better communication would help all employees better perform their jobs. Ricketts allegedly told Shull that what happened in Ricketts’ office was none of his business and said he needed to learn to adapt. Ricketts then asked the plaintiff if he was looking for a job, to which Shull said he was not but asked if he should be. In Feb. 2020, Urton and Ricketts told Shull that he would no longer be allowed to drive any of the city vehicles even though the plaintiff’s doctor had cleared him to drive. Shull believed that they were trying to use his medical condition to terminate his employment. The suit indicates that Shull’s wife reported the alleged negative and harassing treatment of Shull to Second Ward Councilman Danny Brewer on or about March 27, 2020 and that Brewer said he would talk to other city council members and get back to her. In April 2020, Ricketts split the work crew into two separate crews due to COVID-19 concerns, with Shull being placed with Ricketts. Shull alleges that the discriminatory/harassing behavior continued, including negative comments about his work performance. He was given a low score on his performance evaluation and was subjected to scolding for allegedly not following orders even though the orders had not been communicated. On May 20, 2020, Shull’s employment with
the city was terminated because of his “medical condition,” which the city claimed posed “a direct threat” to Shull’s health and safety as well as the health and safety of Shull’s co-workers and the general public. The letter was signed by Urton. Shull noted in his suit that he had not requested nor did he need, any accommodation because of his health condition. He indicated in the suit that at the time of and prior to his termination, Shull had been performing his job well and had not received any discipline; was not a threat to his own safety or those of his coworkers and the public; and possessed a valid driver’s license and commercial driver’s license. The suit alleges that the city was motivated to terminate Shull’s employment because of his perceived physical impairment/disability and that the conduct was unlawful. It also alleges that Shull was retaliated against by Ricketts after engaging in the protected activity of reporting his belief that he was being discriminated against or treated differently because of his perceived and/or record of physical impairments/disabilities. Shull is seeking to recover all of his costs, expenses, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees in addition to compensation for other damages he has incurred such as past and future lost wages and benefits, a detrimental job record, career damage and diminished career potential, pain and suffering, emotional and mental distress in the form of embarrassment, degradation, humiliation, anxiety, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of sleep and other nonpecuniary losses.
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gency staff, vaccines, testing and treatment. His total budget request to lawmakers is a whopping $46.7 billion bolstered largely by federal funding, including roughly $2.8 billion in American Rescue Plan Act coronavirus relief aid. The current fiscal year budget is about $35 billion. Roughly $955 million would go to increase pay rates for nursing homes and care for people with disabilities under Parson’s budget, plus more than $106 million for home- and community based-services
for people with disabilities and the elderly. Parson's top priorities for the 2022 legislative session also include a 5.5% pay raise for state workers to be implemented as soon as February, another budget proposal supported by Democrats. “Let’s raise wages for state employees this year to prevent massive turnover and service disruptions later,” Kansas City Sen. Lauren Arthur said in prepared remarks. Parson asked lawmakers for an extra $91 million to bring state worker pay to a minimum of $15 an hour for the remainder of this
fiscal year, which ends in May. For a full year, the total cost of a statewide worker pay raise is estimated at $218 million. Parson's administration has advocated for the pay bump in part to address worker shortages at mental health hospitals, prisons and other state institutions that serve vulnerable residents. State Budget Director Dan Haug said there are about 4,500 vacant positions that Parson's administration considers vital to fill.
City of Trenton Sales Tax Comparisons REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $42,319.69 $51,961.36 June $89,633.42 $95,073.77 July $71,561.09 $69,272.76 August $46,158.58 $54,201.52 Sept. $75,897.70 $96,071.52 Interest $404.20 October $83,553.94 $68,402.36 November $46,701.44 $48,591.00 December $91,602.30 $98,350.56 January $60,592.09 $76,108.89 TOTAL $608,424.16 $658,033.74 (Comparison Year to Date) $49,609.29 CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $21,128.52 $25,975.33 June $44,796.62 $47,536.78 July $35,780.48 $34,629.04 August $23,076.27 $27,098.68 September $37,948.61 $48,034.50 Interest $202.00 October $41,775.83 $34,185.14 November $23,341.37 $24,294.81 December $45,801.09 $49,174.78 January $30,301.94 $38,042.66 TOTAL $304,152.73 $328,971.72 (Comparison Year to Date) $24,818.99 PARK SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $17,976.14 $23,474.16 June $41,595.68 $44,309.18 July $34,199.87 $32,208.72 August $20,172.55 $25,343.20 September $35,888.45 $46,137.21 Interest $185.27 October $39,917.98 $32,213.83
November $21,281.42 $22,127.16 December $43,078.54 $45,705.34 January 28,865.53 $35,547.04 TOTAL $283,161.43 $307,065.84 (Comparison Year to Date) $23,904.41 FIRE SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $8,925.44 $11,692.72 June $20,752.99 $22,131.80 July $17,044.98 $16,093.07 August $10,032.80 $12,670.93 September $18,060.93 $23,068.60 Interest $92.29 October $19,870.03 $16,106.49 November $10,640.68 $11,033.90 December $21,485.90 $22,852.62 January $14,434.50 $17,773.35 TOTAL $141,340.54 $153,423.48 (Comparison Year to Date)$12,082.94 TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $13,388.06 $17,525.81 June $31,119.86 $33,186.34 July $25,567.30 $23,998.07 August $15,049.44 $19,005.34 September $27,144.17 $34,602.84 Interest $138.24 October $29,805.01 $24,159.93 November $15,960.29 $16,473.25 December $32,249.04 $34,208.05 January $21,569.81 $26,582.52 TOTAL $211,991.22 $229,742.15 (Comparison Year to Date)$17,750.93 City Use Tax Collected To Date First Year $53,443.99
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ACROSS MISSOURI MO BRIEFS Ice Fishing Clinic
A deep freeze can bring an outdoor opportunity for hardy anglers. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free ice fishing clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 5, at Mozingo Lake near Maryville. The clinic will cover what equipment and techniques are effective for ice fishing. Tory Mason, MDC fisheries management biologist, will cover what species of fish to target and what winter habitats beneath the ice the fish prefer. Subjects such as ice safety will also be covered. MDC can provide all necessary gear and staff will coach anglers. But participants are also encouraged to bring their own fishing tackle. Registration is required. Participants will be notified if ice conditions warrant a change in schedule. Anglers must dress appropriately for winter weather. COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed. To register, call MDC’s Northwest Regional Office at 816-271-3100, or visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4ZX.
Man Sentenced To Six Years
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man who stole a mortuary van with a body inside last year was sentenced Friday to six years in prison. Brian Schaake, 39, pleaded guilty in October to a felony count of stealing a motor vehicle. Prosecutors said Schaake and Christina Kalb, 31, took the van on Feb. 11 from a Quik Trip in north St. Louis County. The van, belonging to the William Harris Funeral Home, was left unattended with the engine running, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. The two suspects were later arrested in Festus and the body was recovered. A case against Kalb is pending in St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Shooting Over Discount
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis woman is jailed after she shot a worker at McDonald's after a dispute over a discount for french fries, St. Louis County authorities said Friday. Terika Clay, 30, was charged Thursday with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. She was being held on $150,00 cash-only bond. Clay was in a drive-through at a McDonald's in the St. Louis suburb or Normandy on Wednesday when she argued with an employee over not getting a discount on her fries, according to a probable cause statement from a Normandy detective. The argument continued when the employee went outside for a smoke break, and Clay struck the employee with her gun and shot her, police said. The shooting was captured on video, which led to Clay's arrest, the St. Louis County Prosecutor's office said in a news release. The victim's condition was not immediately available Friday. Online court records don't list an attorney for Clay.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wants to spend $10.4 million to create a new office that would help the state better prepare for floods and drought. Missouri Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman Connie Patterson told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that creating the new Missouri Hydrology Information Center is part of the state's response to the 2019 floods in the Missouri and Mississippi river basins that caused roughly
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STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 KEEPING THE EPA OFF OF OUR LAND I’ve been farming since I was old enough to walk. I’m certainly not alone, most farmers grow up farming. Most learn to drive a tractor long before they get behind the wheel of a truck and most learn from their parents and grandparents how to care for the land, grow crops, and raise livestock. Today, despite what you hear the talking heads say on cable news, nearly every farm in America is familyowned and family-run. In Missouri, 95 percent of the 95,320 farms here are family farms. That’s important to understand because it provides a window into our way of life. See, even though I graduated from the Univer-
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sity of Missouri with a degree in agronomy, much of what I learned about farming and taking care of the land didn’t come from a classroom or a textbook. I learned it working alongside my father and grandfather—just like they did. That’s why it doesn’t matter how many degrees you have stacked up next to your name, nobody knows better how to manage the land than the family that’s been farming it for generations. Unfortunately, it seems like some folks in Washington don’t get that. Instead, they’re dead set on trying to revive Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) overreach without stopping to take the time to listen to farmers and ranchers. Rather than holding the traditional public roundtables all over the country to hear comments on their plan, the EPA and Corps of Engineers decided to limit input to a few virtual meetings with just 15 stakeholders nominated by
outside groups and handpicked by the agencies. It’s clear their goal is to pave the way for Washington bureaucrats to control virtually every aspect of every farm in America. Thankfully, Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins got a chance this week to let the EPA know how devastating gutting the sensible Navigable Waters Protection Rule and replacing it with Obama-era WOTUS overreach would be for family farms. His voice shouldn’t be alone, though. I made a simple ask this week to fix this: extend the comment period and actually listen to what farmers and ranchers have to say. As I said in my letter to the EPA, “it is critical the Agencies implement a comprehensive process to solicit public feedback when initiating a new rulemaking process.” It’s funny, we always hear liberal pundits talk about how much they love family farms when they’re bashing American agriculture, but a lot of what liberal politicians propose, from WOTUS to eliminating the stepped-up basis, seems designed to destroy family farms. If they care about protecting family farms, they should start listening to farmers, stop this WOTUS nonsense, and end their war on American agriculture.
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‘Beds For Bulldogs’ Is Topic For Wesley Women Eight members of the Wesley Methodist Women gathered in the Aldersgate Room of the church for the first meeting of 2022. President Wenda Seymour introduced Cindy Roy, who gave a presentation on the Bright Futures’ Beds for Bulldogs cooperative effort between the Gallatin and Trenton Bright Futures groups. The Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri, located in both communities, have joined together to help meet this need in each community. After the Jan. 4 Bulldog Challenge held during a basketball game in Gallatin, enough funds were raised to purchase 11 1⁄2 beds with frames, mattresses, pillows, sheets and comforters. Wesley United
Methodist Church will be used as a storage site for items purchased. Each complete bed set costs $383. Donations may be sent to the Farmer’s Bank as well as to Bright Futures in either location. Members reported on the poinsettia deliveries made in December. Members signed up for programs to be presented during 2022. A card was signed by members to be sent to the family of Marilyn Davidson. Pat McWilliams presented a “Moment of Remembrance” to honor the memory of member Barbara Knudsen. The next meeting of the Wesley Methodist Women will be on Feb.10 in the Aldersgate Room.
Gallatin UMC Youth Breakfast The L.O.F.T. Youth Group of the Gallatin United Methodist Church will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday morning in the church fellowship hall. The event will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM by Jenna Vandel Criminal Justice Instructor The Criminal Justice program at North Central Missouri College can help prepare you for a career in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, law offices, social services, and substance abuse treatment, just to name a few. NCMC offers multiple degree and certificate options to help students reach their educational and career goals. Jenna Vandel The two-year Associates in Applied Science (AAS) degree can be completed on campus, online, or a combination of both. Students will have flexibility and are able to complete work on their schedule. The AAS is designed to prepare students for employment in the criminal justice field post-graduation. For those wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree, the AAS degree can transfer to select four-year institutions. NCMC and the Criminal Justice department have established transfer agreements to assist in a smooth transfer. This means, we already know how a former student’s classes will transfer after leaving NCMC. Finally, 2+2 agreements have been established with select universities, allowing a student to complete their bachelor’s degree two years after graduating from NCMC. Additionally, NCMC offers shorter, semester-long certificate programs. These programs include the one-year criminal justice certificate, as well as the 18 credit hour certificates in law enforcement and corrections. All courses in the certificate programs apply toward the AAS in Criminal Justice degree. Students interested in fields outside of law enforcement will find this degree to be beneficial as well. As the criminal justice system expands outside of law enforcement, the Criminal Justice Department works to keep coursework to explore all aspects of the criminal justice system. Many students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program aspire to be law enforcement officers; however, a growing number of students are pursuing other opportunities within the criminal justice field. Updated coursework makes this degree practical for students that are interested in many other areas of the criminal justice system. Students studying criminal justice at NCMC you will be given the opportunity to network and gain real life, field experience as part of the program. For example, students complete interactive learning activities such as crime scene investigations, distracted driving awareness, and touring law enforcement and correctional facilities including local, state, and federal prisons. Students also complete practicum hours where they spend time learning with working professionals. North Central Missouri College believes that learning is a lifelong process and recognizes knowledge is acquired in many different ways. North Central Missouri College may award credit for some licensures and certifications, when applicable to a career and technical program at NCMC. The certification must be current, documented and approved by the department chairperson. Credit is given when the training and experience required for the certification is equivalent to learning outcomes in courses offered at North Central Missouri College. For more information regarding the Criminal Justice Department at North Central Missouri College, please contact Jenna Vandel at 660-359-3948 extension 1327 or jvandel@mail.ncmissouri.edu.
New Books At The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library Children “The Blue Table” - Chris Raschka “Bedtime for Bad Kitty” - Nick Bruel “The Secret of the Snow” - Thea Stilton “You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie” - Nicola Edwards “Spooky Pookie” - Sandra Boynton “It’s Pumpkin Day” - Laura Numeroff “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Step into Reading Phonics 12-book set) - Nickelodeon “Eloise and the Very Secret Room”, “Eloise’s Summer Vacation”, “Eloise Has a Lesson”, “Eloise and the Snowman”, “Eloise and the Dinosaurs”, and “Eloise Breaks Some Eggs” (Ready to Read books) - Kay Thompson “Sign Language and Emotions”, “Sign Language and Food”, “Sign Language and the Alphabet”, “Sign Language and School Activities”, “Sign Language and Family” and “Sign Language and Colors” - Bela Davis “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Green Team!” - adapted by Christy Webster “Snack Attack!” - Elle Stephens “The Very Best Daddy of All” and “Halloween Forest” Marion Dane Bauer “Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving” - Nick Bruel “Turning Points in U.S. History: Dust Bowl” Veronica B. Wilkins “Mosasaurus”, “Plesiosaurus” and “Parasaurolophus” (Dinosaur books) - Grace Hansen “Black Panthers”, “Bats”, “Spiders” and “Wolverines” Kenny Abdo “Leonardo”, “Raphael”, “Michelangelo”, and “Donatello” (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles books) - Brian Lynch “Understanding Autism”, “Understanding Physical Disabilities”, “Understanding Blindness”, “Understanding ADHD”, “Understanding Dyslexia”, and “Understanding Deafness” Jessica Rusick
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. North 65 Center: Token Bingo and Cards, 12:30 p.m. THURSDAY Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.
North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m. FRIDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704.
North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. THS Class of 1972 planning meeting for 50 year reunion, Cross Hall on NCMC campus, 1 p.m. SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.
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BUSINESS Lee Enterprises Asks Investors To Help Fight Off Hedge Fund OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is asking its shareholders to help it fight off a hostile takeover offer from “vulture hedge fund” Alden Global Capital. The publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Buffalo News and dozens of other newspapers, including nearly every daily newspaper in Nebraska, sent a letter to shareholders Monday asking them to support its board nominees in the dispute with Alden. Lee, which is based in Davenport, Iowa, already rejected Alden's $24 per share offer because it said the $141 million bid grossly undervalues Lee, but the two sides are locked in a court battle over whether Alden will be able to nominate its own directors. “A ‘Vulture Hedge Fund’ is seeking to acquire Lee at a steep discount. Don’t let it take value that belongs to you," Lee said in its letter to shareholders. Lee also told shareholders that they should have faith in the company's current strategy to shift its publications over to online delivery because it has seen its digitalonly subscriptions grow 65% over the past year to 402,000 at all of its newspapers. Alden officials didn't immediately respond Monday to Lee's letter. The New York-based hedge fund, which is one of the nation's largest newspaper owners, filed a lawsuit last month asking a judge to force Lee to allow shareholders to vote on its three nominees for the company's board ahead of Lee's March 10 annual meeting. Lee has argued that Alden's director nomination was invalid because it didn't meet technical requirements the company established before its deadline. A trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 7 in that lawsuit. Alden owns more than 200 newspapers across the country including the Denver Post, Orange County Register and Boston Herald, and it bought up all of Tribune's newspapers last year. It has developed a reputation for using extensive layoffs and severe cost cuts at the newspapers it owns. When it announced its offer to buy Lee in November, Alden said it already owned 6.3% of Lee's stock. Alden first disclosed owning Lee shares in 2020 after the company bought up Berkshire Hathaway's group of newspapers. Berkshire, which is led by billionaire Warren Buffett, has thus far been silent on Alden's takeover offer even though it holds all of Lee's $483 million in debt. At the time Berkshire sold its newspapers, Buffett said Lee was the best steward for them. Buffett didn't immediately respond Monday to another request for comment. Two other hedge funds that each hold more Lee stock than Alden — Cannell Capital and Praetorian Capital — have said they believe the company is worth much more than Alden is offering. Cannell holds 8.2% of Lee’s stock and Praetorian owns 7.3%. Lee’s current board also owns or has options to buy up to 10.2% of the company’s stock, according to the proxy statement Lee filed Monday. Like other newspaper publishers, Lee has been struggling with shrinking revenue as it makes the transition to digital publication because of the ongoing loss of subscribers who used to pay more for print subscriptions. The pandemic also took a heavy toll on newspapers' advertising revenue as so many businesses struggled. Between 2004 and 2018, Pew Research estimates that the newspaper industry eliminated nearly half of all newsroom jobs as publications consolidated or closed. Research from the University of North Carolina has said that roughly one-quarter of the country's newspapers have closed over the past 15 years.
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Think Your Home Value Is Soaring? Talk To A Farmer DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer Jeff Frank doesn’t feel rich, but simply based on the skyrocketing value of his land in northwest Iowa, it’s an apt way to describe him, even if he laughs at the idea. He lives in the same nearly century-old house, grows veggies in the family garden and shops at the same grocery store about 15 miles (24 kilometers) down the road. “We live the same way we have all of our lives," he said. Still, even if Frank's life hasn't changed, the several hundred acres he owns about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Des Moines have suddenly made him worth millions of dollars. It may come as a surprise to city dwellers excited by their home values that countless farmers like Frank are actually experiencing a real estate boom that makes residential prices pale in comparison. While median existinghome prices rose by 15.8% in the U.S. last year, farmland values went up about double that rate in places like Iowa. “I’m definitely surprised by the magnitude,” said Wendong Zhang, an economist at Iowa State University who oversees an annual farmland value survey. The rising values, especially in the Midwest, are due to high prices being paid for the key commodity crops of corn and soybeans, plentiful harvests in
recent years coupled with low interest rates and optimism the good times will continue. But they're a mixed blessing. They're enriching farmers who already have a lot of land, but making it much harder for small operators or younger farmers starting out to get land unless they happen to inherit it. Most purchases are by operations that see the value of larger scale, seizing the chance to buy nearby land. “If you miss this opportunity, you may not get another chance,” Zhang said, describing the current mood. As for consumers, higher land costs typically don’t affect grocery prices. Historically, farmland values rise and fall, but in the past couple decades they have mostly risen, and in the past year they have risen a lot — 33% in Frank’s part of the state and 29% throughout Iowa, one of the nation’s top agricultural states. Agricultural prices also have soared elsewhere in the Midwest and have climbed in most other parts of the country, too. Federal Reserve Banks in Chicago and Kansas City reported double-digit increases in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Nebraska. In Iowa, average farmland has risen from $7,559 an acre in 2020 to $9,751 an acre in 2021. Nationally, farmland was up an average of 7% but that doesn’t include the last
half of 2021, when prices really took off in many areas. Farmland prices have even climbed in California despite concerns about persistent drought. In 2021, the average prices of $10,900 an acre was up 9% from 2020. The land purchases augment an existing national trend of more agricultural production coming from ever-larger farms. Dan Sumner, an agricultural economist at the University of California-Davis, credits some of the rising value in switching to higher-value crops, such as replacing alfalfa with nut trees. Overall, though, Sumner said farmers are feeling good about their future. “It reflects confidence in the economics of agriculture,” he said. The upswing follows tumultuous years of trade wars, market breakdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic and drought in much of the West. For individual farmers, the biggest benefit of rising values is that they can borrow money at better rates for annual needs like seed and fertilizer and longerterm investments like tractors and even more land. The high prices have prompted plenty of people to buy and sell land, leading to a record of $765 million in agricultural land sales last year overseen by Farmers National Company, one of the nation’s largest landowner services companies. Randy Dickhut, a
Farmers National real estate broker in Omaha, Nebraska, said a more typical year would see about $500 million in sales. “It’s been very busy,” Dickhut said. “It’s certainly easy to sell.” But Holly Rippon-Butler, who runs a dairy with her parents in upstate New York, called the farmland prices increases “just nuts.” “The hard reality is, buying land is almost impossible unless you have some preexisting source of generational family wealth,” said Rippon-Butler, who works with the National Young Farmers Coalition, an organization the among other priorities advocates for policy changes and public funding that would enable more people to have access to land. Given high land prices, Rippon-Butler said beginning farmers she encounters typically work as little as a quarter-acre of land and see 20 acres as a relatively large operation. Many farmers also rent land, and as values rise, so do rental rates. Frank, the farmer in northwest Iowa, said that even though he's technically wealthier now, it hard for him to expand his holdings as he prepares to pass along the property to the next generation. “I have a son who farms with me and of course he’d like to expand but buying farmland right now is a big undertaking,” he said. “Even for a small farm you’re talking about millions of dollars.”
Fed To Signal Rate Hike As It Launches Risky Inflator Fight WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation punishing consumers and threatening the economy, the Federal Reserve this week will likely signal its intent to begin raising interest rates in March for the first time in three years. The Fed's challenges will get only harder from there. Among the central bank officials, there is broad support for a rate increase — one that would come much sooner than the officials had expected just a few months ago. But after that, their policymaking will become more complicated and could sow internal divisions, especially as a number of new officials join the Fed. How many times, for example, should the Fed raise rates this year? When should it start shedding its enormous stockpile of bonds, a move that would contribute to tighter credit? And how should the Fed respond if inflation eases later this year, as many officials expect, yet still remains far above its 2% annual target? Some economists have expressed concern that the Fed is already moving too late to combat high inflation. Others say they worry that the Fed may act too aggressively. They argue that numerous rate hikes would risk causing a recession and wouldn't slow inflation in any case. In this view, high prices mostly reflect snarled supply chains that the Fed's rate hikes are powerless to cure. “The consensus is that the time has come to move,” said Roberto Perli, chief economist at Cornerstone Macro and a former Fed staffer. “The debate is over how fast.” When the Fed boosts its short-term rate, it tends to make borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses, slowing the economy with the intent of reducing inflation. Spooked by the prospect of higher
rates, investors have been dumping stocks with abandon. Last week, a sell-off sent the S&P 500 index into its worst weekly loss since the pandemic erupted in March 2020. The techheavy Nasdaq has tumbled more than 10% from its peak, amounting to a full-blown “correction.” This week's Fed meeting, which will end Wednesday with a policy statement and a news conference with Chair Jerome Powell, comes against the backdrop of soaring inflation and an economy gripped again by a wave of COVID-19 infections. Over the past year, consumer prices have surged 7%, the fastest pace in nearly four decades. Powell has acknowledged that he failed to foresee the persistence of high inflation, having long expressed the belief that it would prove temporary. The inflation spike has broadened into areas beyond those that were affected by supply shortages — apartment rents, for example — which suggests it could endure even after goods and parts flow more freely. One reason Fed officials appear unified about an initial rate hike is that unemployment has fallen with surprising speed. At just 3.9% in December, the jobless rate is nearly at the fivedecade lows that were reached before the pandemic. Economists expect Fed officials to indicate this week that they've achieved their goal of maximizing employment, thereby clearing the way to raise their benchmark short-term rate from near zero. The Fed had slashed that rate to aid the economy after the pandemic triggered a brutal recession. Some observers have suggested that the Fed might even lift its benchmark rate by one-half percentage point in March, double the usual size. But Diane Swonk, chief economist at con-
sulting firm Grant Thornton, said she thought a half-point rate hike is unlikely. “That would signal a real panic," she said. “The Fed likes orderly things.” Powell is now presiding over a more hawkish central bank as four new regional Fed bank presidents, out of 12 total, rotate into voting positions, which happens annually. ("Hawks" tend to worry about the risk that inflation could run too high; “doves” favor relatively low rates to reduce unemployment.) This year, the new Fed voters include three who have expressed hawkish views: James Bullard of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Loretta Mester of the Cleveland Fed and Esther George of the Kansas City Fed. They are replacing some more dovish presidents, including Mary Daly of the San Francisco Fed and Charles Evans of the Chicago Fed. Yet even dovish officials have been voicing support for rate hikes as early as March. Goldman Sachs counts eight Fed policymakers, out of 16 now participating in meetings, as favoring higher rates. “I definitely see rate increases coming, as early as March, even,” Daly said in an interview with PBS. “Because it really is clear that prices have been uncomfortably high.” President Joe Biden has meanwhile nominated three people to fill vacancies on the Fed's Board of Governors. Governors have permanent votes on rate policies. All three — Sarah Bloom Raskin, who previously served as a Fed governor, and Lisa Cook and Philip Jefferson — are considered quite dovish, a lineup that could create potential internal divisions later this year should they be confirmed by the Senate.
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Finding The ‘Happy Bubble’: Mental Health Key For Olympians MIDWAY, Utah (AP) — Sean McCann peered at the targets through a spotting scope and used a hand-held magnetic board to mark where the bullets hit. He showed the results to the athlete as they left the range and then grabbed a broom to sweep shell casings off the mat before the next skier arrived. To a casual observer, McCann appeared to be a U.S. biathlon coach helping his team get ready for the Olympic trials race earlier this season at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. But McCann's not a coach. He's a clinical psychologist who works for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee — one of seven assigned to various teams. At certain times of the year, he is “embedded” with the U.S. biathlon team to help them perform at their best. He lives, trains and travels with the athletes and coaches, interacting with them like a friend. “In psychology, in particular, sports psychology, those relationships of trust are really important," McCann said. “Part of our job is taking care of the whole person, not just the athlete, because you can’t leave the person at the door." He may seem casual, but his presence is serous business. “Being an elite athlete, being an Olympic athlete is very stressful,” he explained. “You're constantly measured, constantly
challenged. You're constantly under some sort of environmental stress, so what we do in sports psychology is stress management.” The issue of mental health in sports became part of the national conversation last year after tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed her bouts with depression. The discussion was amplified when U.S. superstar gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from competition at the Tokyo Olympics, choosing her own health and well-being over the demands to perform. Biles' courage prompted Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history and an athlete who has been up front about his mental health struggles, to proclaim “it's OK to not be OK." “It was a public education,” McCann said of those mental health revelations. It was helpful for the athletes but also important for the public to hear those messages: Have more compassion and empathy with what the athletes are going through. Matt Whitcomb, head coach for the U.S. cross country ski team, said tevery athlete works with a sports psychologist. While traveling, they also receive help from their home club coach, national team staff, physical therapists and massage therapists — a whole support network. U.S. cross country skier Jessie Diggins literally wrote a book on the struggles female athletes face
as they try to stay fit while dealing with unrealistic pressures to have a certain body type. Skinny isn’t healthy, she said in her book “Brave Enough” about her journey to recover from bulimia. Diggins has worked with a sports psychologist since she was 19, she said, and she's glad more people feel comfortable talking about it. “For many athletes, there is a priority on mental health that's coming into focus,” she said. “We all have times when we’re not in a great place and it’s even harder for an athlete when the moment you’re struggling happens to be at the same time as the nation’s spotlight is shining on you.” Part of her healing process was to talk about her struggles, which was why she wrote the book. “Yes, I had an eating disorder, but I learned so much about myself going through recovery,” she said. “I learned that it’s ok to reach out for help. I learned that you don’t have to be perfect. I realized that you don’t have to change the body type that you were born with. You have to embrace your strength, try your best and don’t compare yourself to anyone else.” It's been a winning strategy. Diggins wrote her story after she and Kikkan Randall won Team USA's first-ever Olympic cross-country skiing gold medal
in the team sprint at Pyeongchang in 2018. Randall retired but Diggins has gone on to attack the sport with spirit and enthusiasm, winning the overall World Cup title last year and earning repeated podium finishes this year. She sits in second place in the overall standings heading to the Olympics. All Olympic sports come with pressure, though McCann notes that biathlon is “crazy”: “It’s two sports that don’t belong together.” Endurance athletes have the mentality to go as hard and fast as they can, he said. But in shooting, “it’s precision. It's control. It's focus. The mentalities are really different." So McCann helps the biathletes learn to switch their mindsets depending on where they are in the race. Ski hard when out on the trails, but in the range, execute the shots. “Focus on the process” is a biathlete's mantra. Easier said than done. When a biathlete is shooting, they can't think about the skier who just came in behind them; or that person's heavy breathing; or listen to the sound of other targets going down; or shouts from the crowds or boos when you miss; or the announcer who's broadcasting your progress over the loudspeaker. And as soon as you think, “If I get this last shot, I'll win the race,” you'll miss. The pressure
can be overwhelming. Russia's Alexander Loginov led the men's biathlon pursuit race in Oberhof, Germany, on Jan. 9 until the last shooting stage. He missed his last three targets and was skiing penalty laps as France's Quentin Fillon Maillet hit all his targets and skied to the win. Loginov finished fifth. Heading to Beijing, Olympic athletes won’t be able to see their friends and family, which will be an additional challenge. “So we’ll keep our eye on the ... whole concept of loneliness that can creep in,” Whitcomb said. “Because that’s probably the biggest danger, but that’s why we build what we’ve built.” Diggins said she plans to do a lot of FaceTime or Skype with family during the separation. “So in that way, I hope to keep myself sane,” Diggins said. “I also know that there’s going to be a lot of pressure and a lot of different things pulling at me and pulling at my attention.” So she worked with her sports psychologist to identify what she might face emotionally while at the Olympics, and made a plan for how to react and respond. That plan includes a prohibition on all interviews 10 days before the Games start. “It’s really important to be able to focus on the team and focus on that happy bubble,” she said.
Prosecutor: 3 Officers Stood By As Chauvin Killed Floyd ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights did nothing to intervene as fellow officer Derek Chauvin pinned the Black man’s neck to the street, a prosecutor told jurors Monday as the federal trial began. “For second after second, minute after minute, these three CPR-trained defendants stood and knelt next to ... Chauvin as he … killed George Floyd right in front of them,” prosecutor Samantha Trepel said during opening statements got underway in the officers' federal trial. J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are broadly charged with depriving Floyd of his civil rights while acting under government authority. All three
are charged for failing to provide Floyd with medical care. Thao and Kueng face an additional count for failing to stop Chauvin, who was convicted of murder and manslaughter in state court last year. Defense attorneys planned to give opening statements later Monday. Legal experts say prosecutors must prove Kueng, Lane and Thao willfully violated Floyd’s constitutional rights, while defense attorneys are likely to blame Chauvin for Floyd's murder, which was videotaped and triggered worldwide protests, violence and a reexamination of racism and policing. Floyd, 46, died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin pressed him to the ground with his knee on Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes
while Floyd was facedown, handcuffed and gasping for air. Kueng knelt on Floyd’s back and Lane held down his legs. Thao kept bystanders from intervening. Attorneys for the Floyd family have said bystander video shows that the three officers “directly contributed to (Floyd’s) death and failed to intervene to stop the senseless murder.” Last week, 18 people were swiftly chosen for the jury; 12 will deliberate and six will be alternates. Two of the jurors — one expected to deliberate and one alternate — appear to be of Asian descent. The rest appear to be white. The jurors include people from the Twin Cities area, the suburbs and southern Minnesota. The court declined to provide demographic information.
Palin COVID-19 Tests Delay Libel Trial Against NY Times NEW YORK (AP) — An unvaccinated Sarah Palin tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, forcing a postponement of the start of a trial in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times The former Alaska governor's positive test was announced in court just as jury selection was set to begin at a federal courthouse in New York City. Palin claims the Times damaged her reputation with an opinion piece penned by its editorial board that falsely asserted her political rhetoric helped incite the 2011 shooting of then-Arizona U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords. The newspaper has conceded the initial wording of the editorial was flawed, but not in an intentional or reckless way that made it libelous. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff said the trial can begin Feb. 3 if Palin, 57, has recovered by then. Palin, a one-time Republican vice presidential nominee, has had COVID-19 before. She’s urged people not to get vaccinated, telling an audience in Arizona last month that “it will be over my dead body that I’ll have to get a shot.”
When he first announced that Palin had gotten a positive result from an at-home test, Rakoff said: “She is, of course, unvaccinated.” Additional tests in the morning also came out positive, Palin's lawyer told the court. “Since she has tested positive three times, I’m going to assume she’s positive,” the judge said. Rakoff said that courthouse rules would permit her to return to court Feb. 3, even if she still tests positive, as long as she has no symptoms. If she does have symptoms, she can be looked at on Feb. 2 by a doctor who provides services to the courts, he said. Palin's case survived an initial dismissal that was reversed on appeal in 2019, setting the stage for a rare instance that a major news organization will have to defend itself before a jury in a libel case involving a major public figure. It’s presumed that Palin will be the star witness in the civil case. She's seeking unspecified damages, saying the Times hurt her budding career as a political commentator.
Federal prosecutions of officers involved in on-duty killings are rare. Prosecutors face a high legal standard to show that an officer willfully deprived someone of their constitutional rights. Essentially, prosecutors must prove that the officers knew what they were doing was wrong, but did it anyway. The indictment charges Thao, who is Hmong American; Lane, who is white; and Kueng, who is Black, with willfully depriving Floyd of the right to be free from an officer’s
deliberate indifference to his medical needs. The indictment says the three men saw Floyd clearly needed medical care and failed to aid him. Thao and Kueng are also charged with a second count alleging they willfully violated Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure by not stopping Chauvin as he knelt on Floyd’s neck. It’s not clear why Lane is not mentioned in that count, but evidence shows he asked twice whether Floyd should be rolled on his side.
Both counts allege the officers’ actions resulted in Floyd’s death. U.S. District Judge Magnuson told jurors that the trial could last four weeks. It’s not known whether any of the three officers will testify. It’s also not clear whether Chauvin will testify, though many experts who spoke to The Associated Press believe he won't. Lane, Kueng and Thao also face a separate state trial in June on charges they aided and abetted both murder and manslaughter.
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Dear Annie: I read with loving interest the letter from "Grieving Father" on the loss of his son. His suggestions were spot on. I would like to offer him my prayers during this very hard time, as I lost my daughter six years ago. Family I do not have; they are with our Lord also. My memories are my therapy, and I also get counseling, which helps. Keep strong in your faith, and remember your son always with a smile on your face. My very best to you and yours. -- Very Grieving Mom Dear Grieving Mom: Thank you for addressing the grieving father. There is life as you knew it before you lost a child and life after. The life after is forever altered. It is my hope that, as a community, we continue to help those who are grieving or suffering and show them kindness, empathy and love. Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for a long time, and he is a great guy. However, when it comes to my 80-year-old
Dear Annie: I just wanted to say thank you for keeping an open mind. I've noticed that, on different occasions, readers sometimes challenge you or want to "add to" some of your answers based on their education or personal experiences. You are willing to keep an open mind and welcome the input. For that, I say, BRAVO! Of course, not all of the input is valid, and some is downright silly, but for the most part, it is good advice and, along with your answers, helps me step out of my comfort zone and rethink issues I can apply to my own life. Great job! Keep up the good work! -- Very Impressed in New Mexico Dear New Mexico: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. When anyone, including advice columnists, thinks they have all the answers, run a hundred miles. We are all doing the best we can, but being infallible is neither promised nor expected -- nor is it possible.
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Big payday for bankers It’s good to be a banker. The nation’s largest banks all reported big jumps this month in their wage and benefit costs last year, as banks pony up to keep their employees amid high demand for staff. Goldman Sachs’ year-over-year jump in compensation costs was the largest at more than 30%, but JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup also had double-digit increases. Wells Fargo was the only bank to keep personnel expenses in check, but even Wells expects to spend more on wages in the upcoming year.
Higher compensation costs partly explain bank stocks’ decline in recent weeks. The pandemic has caused a shortage of workers across the entire economy, including finance. Banks have had to raise wages to keep their employees, and their most talented workers are often recruited by competing banks or hedge funds. Goldman Sachs is paying out one-time bonuses to its top performers this year to keep them at the firm. While bankers are typically well paid, the CEOs of these banks have said wage increases are also impacting other industries.
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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-3596993. Tdtf -------------------------------------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 3597683. Fdtf -------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt • Asphalt • Grain. Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability. Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FJan28 -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TFeb11 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 TJan18-Feb11* -------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660-359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. TApr8 -------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724. FFeb4 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. FFeb18 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com FFeb4 -------------------------------------Elmrose Essentials, 6057 Hwy KK, Chula, MO 64635, Ph: 660-639-2500 Under new ownership Formerly Kate's Kountry Kuboard Mon-Fri 8-6; Sat. 8-5; Closed Sunday. Deli Meats and Cheese * Deli Sandwiches - Hot & Cold * Groceries * Bulk Foods * Fabrics and Sewing Notions * Boots * Cards & Books * Spices * Candy * Homemade Pies & Bread. FJan4-28* -------------------------------------Richard's NEW & Used Tires Mounting * Balancing * Tire Repair, OVER 3,000 TIRES IN STOCK! Richard Ishmael 660-654-3910, Justin Ishmael 816-351-2595, 3039 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO. TDec28-Jan28 --------------------------------------
Eric Hauck for all your interior/exterior painting. 660359-6948. Since 1982. H923d25* --------------------------------------
INSURANCE
HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-6350537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf -------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf -------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Annuities *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN, 903 Main St., Trenton, MO, 660-3590100 - 53 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf --------------------------------------
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Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------Free to good home - 8 months old Border Collie/Beagle cross pups. Matthew Beery 660-6846930. B427d28* --------------------------------------
REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------
PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!
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THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf -------------------------------------CAPNCM is accepting sealed bids for reroofing of Pattonsburg Manor Apartments, located at 501 Chestnut in Pattonsburg, MO, until April 1st. All bids should include tearing off old shingles, replacement sheeting, refelting, and installation of new Heritage shingles. Bids should be sent to: CAPNCM, c/o Russell Reeter, 1506 Oklahoma, Trenton MO 64683. For full details, contact Russell, 660-359-3907 ext. 1078. C274d11 -------------------------------------Annual meeting of Rural Dale Cemetery will be held at 7:00 p.m., February 10, 2022 at Rural Dale Church. R277d25 --------------------------------------
FOR RENT
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------
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 660-3595647. S553dtf -------------------------------------TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 3 bedrooms available $345.00 Housing Accepted Appliances provided, washer & dryer hook-ups. 24 hour maintenance, snow removal and lawn care provided. Equal Housing Opportunity Call LaKrista at 660-359-0300 or Kendra Parkhurst at 816-233-4250 T066d25 -------------------------------------
Owners/Operators Wanted - If you have a dependable tractor and a good MVR and want $5,000$7,000 gross income per week, please call 816-5203060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L069d25 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a full-time Custodian. Benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/ jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N271d25 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an IT Systems Administrator. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N272d25 --------------------------------------
Part-Time Administrative Assistant Value Vending (Part of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., LLC) is looking for a part-time employee to join our growing business. Responsibilities include performing general clerical and accounting duties including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Will also be responsible for some light warehouse work including building orders. Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. Must have a valid driver's license. Apply in person at 821 Industrial Drive, Trenton. T273d25 -------------------------------------Dental Assistant wanted Experience preferred but not mandatory, will train a friendly, caring person. Bring a recent resume to 1011 Cedar, Trenton. C067d25 --------------------------------------
FINANCIAL REPORT GRUNDY COUNTY SENIORS TAX FUND BOARD 2021 PROFIT-LOSS 1-1-2021 THRU 12-25-2021 BEGINNING BALANCE Income $51,405.83, 73.20, 1,413.72, 585.49 1,225.76, 685.42, 256.52, 341.86 193.95, 211.95, 139.61, 107.53 DEPOSITS IN 2021: INCOME TO DISPENSE EXPENSES Entities Bank Fees Reim Bk Fee Advertising Supplies USPS Insurance TOTAL EXPENSES ENDING BALANCE 12-31-2021
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FOR SALE Welcome to Major Discounters! We have lots of new products - All discounted prices... Mattresses * Work & Western Boots * Hardware * Furniture * Generators * Dehumidifiers * Televisions * Water Heaters * Cleaning Supplies * Air Fryers & Much More! 25% Off Winter Clothing, Propane & Kerosene Heaters, Portable Heat Pump Heaters 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO (next to Barnes-Baker) 660654-1383 FJan11-Feb4 -------------------------------------Cold Weather Supplies. Heat tapes, propane torch kits & fuel. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T276d28 --------------------------------------
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Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf --------------------------------------
FARM NEEDS
*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 --------------------------------------
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North Central Missouri College is seeking a full-time Campus Store Associate-Retail Operations. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N275d28 -------------------------------------Driver Wanted - Home every weekend and some nights during the week. Good CDL record, tractor-trailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L068d25 --------------------------------------
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$56,640.84 $69,163.48 67,295.00 11.00 20.00 168.50 10.17 56.00 257.00 $67,817.67 $1,345.81
Submitted by Treasurer, Sharon Ferris; Ed Holt, Chairman; Delores Newton, Vice-Chairman; Diana Hoppe, Secretary; Members Max Dickerson, Cyndee Chrisman, R.W. Keuhn. dJan25
Rick Hall Farms of Laredo is currently seeking a
FULL-TIME AGRICULTURE EMPLOYEE We are a grain only operation. Basic farming skills and clean driving record required. Pay starts at $16/hr. and up - depending on skill level. References welcomed.
For more info., call David at 660-654-1410 Leave a message or text.
Fiber/Wireless Technician Mid-States Services, LLC is accepting applications for a Fiber/Wireless Technician. This position requires proficiency and knowledge of Internet and computer functions and the ability to work at various physical heights. Experience in fiber splicing preferred. Interested applicants may obtain an application at www.mid-states.net. Submit a completed application and resume by January 31, 2022 to: Mid-States Services, LLC, Attention: Troy Slagle 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683 EOE/M/F/H/V
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CLASSIFIEDS FINANCIAL STATEMENT HARRISON TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2021 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: CART Rock Property Tax Railroad & Utility Tax SEMA State of MO Insurance Reimbursement
$39,644.38
TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE
$45,680.05 $85,324.43
DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Amount Jerry Hostetler Lamma Excavating Norris Quarries MFA Oil Jarin Simpson Sager Tax Dept. of Treasury MO Dept. of Revenue Betty Spickard MO Employ. Mutual Hutchison & Co. Ins Republican-Times MFA Oil Grundy Co. Treasurer Casey Beverlin Travis Tatum Bert Wire Jasper Hanson Farmers Bank of N MO Farmers Bank of N MO T & L Auto Supply
7,645.26 19,638.38 4,509.51 13,747.90 139.00
Purpose Hauling Hauling Rock Maintenance Expense Reimburse-Grader parts Quarterlys & End Year Taxes Taxes Election cost Insurance Bonding & Liability Ads in paper Diesel Tubes for Roads Grader Labor Grader Labor Grader Labor Grader Labor Loan on Grader Loan on 50th St/last pymt Maintenance Expense
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE
4,312.09 4,000.24 21,513.94 253.11 352.01 85.00 809.75 13.00 135.00 1,056.00 1,176.00 100.00 2,386.96 4,168.50 1,833.14 738.79 530.00 270.00 4,776.67 1,000.00 449.60
dJan25
$49,959.82 $35,364.61
I, Michelle Hanson, Clerk of Harrison Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2021. dJan25
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Professional, Personalized Grooming APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY 35 years of experience! Serving the Green Hills Area Since 1996!
Green Hills Animal Shelter 359-2700 • 3041 E. 10th • Trenton, MO
“Juno” - Male Short Haired Cat Looking for home!
“Rome” - Male Short Haired Cat Looking for home!
“Jill” - Female Terrier MIx Looking for home!
“Jack” - Male Amer. Eskimo/Terrier Mix Looking for home!
NEEDS: CAT LITTER, CAT TOYS, BLANKETS, RUGS Honey Creek Green Hills Animal Shelter Veterinary Hospital
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359-2700
Hwy. 6, 2 mi. East of Hwy. 65 • (660) 359-9908
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AREA DEATHS
Harry Lee Klinginsmith Harry Lee Klinginsmith, a 93-year-old Laredo resident, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., today (Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022) at the Rural Dale Baptist Church east of Trenton. Mr. Klinginsmith was born Feb. 8, 1928 at Lucerne, the youngest of six children of Irl Harvey and Ora Alice Thompson Klinginsmith. He attended rural schools and graduated from Lucerne High School in 1945. As a young adult he worked with his father on the family farm and when rural electricity became available he spent time wiring houses. He continued to enjoy electrical work his entire life and could often be found helping a neighbor by wiring a house, barn or grain bin. On March 15, 1950 he married Doris Evelyn Hamilton, who survives of the home. The couple were blessed with three children, Cheryl, Frances and Richard. In 1951 he and his lifelong partner set out from Putnam County on the adventure of farming and raising a family in Grundy County. They moved to the Laredo community where they raised cattle, hogs and crops for over 50 years. After retirement he enjoyed building a new home, restoring old vehicles and tractors, countless hours of practicing and playing his violin, mowing
his yard and spending time with Evelyn, his wife of 71 years. Through the years he served many years on the Laredo School board, Laredo Fair Board, Rural Dale Cemetery Board and the FSA County Committee. He was a Christian and devoted member of the Rural Dale Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon. In addition to his wife, Evelyn, he is survived by a daughter, Frances Booth and her husband, Dwayne of Kansas City; a son, Rick Klinginsmith and his wife, Diana of Laredo; grandchildren Derreck Booth and his wife, Amy of Gainsville, GA, Valerie Story and her husband, Joe of Kansas City; greatgrandchildren Devin, Annie and Rowan Booth and Cooper and Luke Story; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cheryl Klinginsmith; a brother, Irl Klinginsmith, Jr.; and four sisters, Opal Lutz, Gladys Heineman, Dorothy Lutz and Floy Smith. Memorials are suggested to the Laredo Fire and First Responders or the Rural Dale Cemetery Association and may be left with Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
Daniel E. “Danny” Murphy Special music included “Go Rest High on That Mountain”, “On the Wings of a Snow White Dove” and “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days).” Inurnment will take place at a later date at Union Grove Cemetery at Osgood.
Nona “Jane” Ragan Funeral services for Nona “Jane” Ragan were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at the Tenth Street Baptist Church. Rev. Ron Ratliff officiated. Mrs. Ragan, a 79-yearold Trenton resident, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, where she had been a pa-
tient for eight days. Special music included “These Hands of Mine”, “Because He Lives” and “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers were Rick Ragan, Keaton Ragan, Jordan Ragan, Aaron Ragan, Jose Cervantes and Tony Cervantes. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery at Trenton.
Linda Sue Wilcox A family visitation for Linda Sue Wilcox was held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Ms. Wilcox, a 63-yearold Trenton resident,
Gallatin R-5 sixth grade student Cash Bohannon, left, was the first place winner at the Daviess County Spelling Bee, held Thursday at Pattonsburg. Madelyn Higgins, right, a fifth grader at GMS, placed third in the spelling bee. Cash will now move on to the Northwest Missouri Regional Bee in St. Joseph.
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passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 18, 2022 in Daviess County due to an automobile accident. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
The Gallatin R-5 School recently held its school-level spelling bee, with the winners including, from left, Darrell Price, Cash Bohannon, Laramie Fenimore, Jonas Pettit, Maggie Tucker, Lillian Bradley, Madalyn Higgins and Lillian Shehan. All of the school-level winners competed in the Daviess County Spelling Bee, held Thursday at the Pattonsburg School.
DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Acia Motors a/b/a Bloomington Normal Auto Mall vs. Kevin Klinginsmith and Marlisa Klinginsmith. The plaintiff filed a petition for replevin. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Leo D. Sheffield, Trenton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50. Associate Civil Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Krista Rickerson. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,488.48. The case involved breach of contract. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Joshua Phillips. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $704.59. The case involved a suit on account. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Michelle Kenyon. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,839.24. The case involved a suit on account. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. JoEtta Hughs. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,164.28. The case involved a suit on account.
Area Woman Injured In Thursday Accident A Gallatin woman sustained moderate injuries in a Daviess County accident investigated Thursday morning just south of Winston on Interstate 35. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. R.A. Sherman’s report, the accident occurred just before 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 69 and Interstate 35. A 2010 Subaru Outback driven by Colt C. Gilbertson of Blanchardville, WI was turning onto the north-
The Spickard Elementary School held their school spelling bee Friday. Sixth grader Randy Wilson, right, was the first-place winner, with Denver Callahan, left, a fifth grader, earning second place. Fifth grader Forest Sharp was the alternate. The Grundy County Spelling Bee will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center.
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FUNERALS Memorial services For Daniel E. “Danny” were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary at Trenton. Rev. Stan Richardson officiated. Mr. Murphy, an 85-yearold Trenton resident, died at 3 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at Wayne County Memorial Hospital in Corydon, IA.
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bound ramp to I-35 from U.S. 69 and crossed directly into the path of a southbound 2008 Subaru Forester driven by Terri Schlaiss of Gallatin. Gilbertson’s vehicle struck the driver’s side corner of Ms. Schlaiss’ car and came to rest in the intersection on its wheels, facing north. Ms. Schlaiss’ car continued southbound, crossing the center line and striking the northbound guardrail. It came to rest on its wheels facing southeast.
Ms. Schlaiss sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Daviess County EMS to Cameron Regional Hospital. Both drivers were wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were totaled and were towed from the scene.
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MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Stephanie L. Whipple vs. Samuel D. Whipple. REAL ESTATE Dyle B. Wilson and wife to Dyle B. Wilson and others. DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Hunter R. Brumley, Hamilton, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for one year. Jerry B. Sonpon, Fargo, ND, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was fined $500.
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A Trenton man has been arrested on a Grundy County warrant after failing to appear in court on two misdemeanor charges. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Scott E. Riddle turned himself in to authorities for failing to appear in court on charges of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license-second or subsequent offense and fourth degree domestic assault. Riddle is being held on $217.50 cash bond, with a court appearance scheduled for Jan. 25.
Mishap On Cedar Street No injuries were reported in an accident investigated Jan. 18 near the intersection of Cedar and 12th streets. According to Trenton Police Officer Bryan Roberts’ accident report, the mishap occurred when a truck driven by Garit M. Leeper of Milan was eastbound on West 12th Street and a car driven by Betty L. Hatcher of Trenton was northbound on Cedar Street. Leeper attempted to stop at the intersection with Cedar Street but was unable to do so as the street was wet from snow on the roadway. Leeper’s vehicle slid into the roadway, striking Mrs. Hatcher’s car and causing minor damage to both vehicles.
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