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City Council Approves Ordinances Hostetter Selected As The Trenton City Council met at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 27 at City Hall. Those present at City Hall were David Mlika, Marvin Humphreys, Danny Brewer, Glen Briggs, Lance Otto, City Attorney Tara Walker, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Clerk Cindy Simpson and Police Chief Rex Ross. Mayor Linda Crooks and councilmen John Dolan and Robert Romesburg attended via Zoom, while Councilman Duane Urich was absent. Mayor Crooks called the meeting to order and minutes and bills were approved. Councilman Marvin Humphreys told the council that a member of the Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to attend and speak at a fu-
ture council meeting regarding their reasoning for asking to increase membership. The council voted at the June 13 meeting to not approve the request from the bureau. Mayor Linda Crooks thanked those who attended the Asphalt Plant ribbon cutting on June 17. She also reported she had reached out to the Cameron office of the Green Hills Women’s Shelter regarding the shelter in Trenton that is still closed. Since she was unable to get any information from them, she has reached out to state legislators and is awaiting responses. A guest at the meeting was Randy Railsback, who is the state representative for District 4, which as of Janu-
ary will become District 2 which will include Grundy County. He spoke about a few items that are awaiting the Governor’s signature. For the first time ever, there is $100 million in the budget for work on blacktop roads, of which this area will receive $53 million to repair blacktop roads.There is also $400 million in the budget for broadband services to help get fiber optic service to more rural areas. Rep. Railsback also spoke about the “No Patient Left Alone Act”, which the Governor will be signing, that no longer allows bans of visitors and advocates for patients of hospitals and assisted living facilities. Councilman Danny Brewer in[See Council, Page 2]
Building and Nuisance Board Meets The Building and Nuisance Board met at 6 p.m.. on Monday, June 27 at city hall. The following officers and members were present: Chairman David Mlika, Mary Axtell, Gaylon McCorkle, Lindsay Stevens, Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone, Police Chief Rex Ross, City Administrator Ron Urton and City Clerk Cindy Simpson. The meeting was called to order and minutes were approved. In unfinished business on Declaration of Nusiance; 513 E. 9th owned by
Carlos Hendricks was moved to Public Hearing as no work has been done in 30 days. The board voted to remove 601 E. 9th Street from declaration of a nuisance as required repairs have been completed. A letter was sent to Cory and Lori French regarding 1017 E. 13th Ct. The board voted to move it forward in the process to Public Hearing as they are planning to tear it down. In Public Hearing business, a letter was sent to James Ellis regarding 835 W. 13th. He responded that
he is wishing to tear down the structure so the board is moving it forward to Findings of Fact. The storage units at 1861 E. 16th Street owned by S & K Enterprises has been moved to Findings of Fact as Mr. Barone has been unable to contact anyone via telephone and 2 letters sent have been returned. A structure at 1013 Tindall Aveune owned by Longomoeloto Tukitoa and Viliami Taulanga was moved to a Certificate of Existence of a Dangerous Building as no repairs have
been made. The Walden Apartments at 1010 Avalon was in the process of being sold for a second time during last month’s meeting, however that sale did not happen. The board voted to move it to a Certificate of a Existence of a Dangerous Building as it has been on the list for a year and nothing has been done to repair the issues. New structures voted to be declared a nuisance are 1423 Chestnut St., owned by Jeffrey VanHoozer and 1416 Chestnut St. and 704 [See BNB, Page 2]
New TMS Principal
The Trenton R-IX Board of Education has selected Mr. Mike Hostetter as the new Trenton Middle School Principal. Mr. Hostetter will begin his duties with the district on August 1, 2022. Mr. Hostetter brings nine years of administrative experience as a high school principal. Hostetter has served as the Milan C-2 High School principal for grades 7-12 for the past nine years. He previously served as a middle school science teacher. “Mr. Hostetter brings a wide range of leadership experiences to the position. He has a strong record of collaboration and building authentic learning experiences for kids,” commented Mr. Daniel Gott, Trenton R-9 Superintendent. “I am excited to see what he will bring to Trenton Middle School.” Hostetter received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Graceland University and a Masters in Education from William Woods University. Hostetter is excited about his transition to Trenton Middle School. Hostetter stated, “I have heard great things about TMS
Bright Futures Trenton Celebrates 5 Years of Helping Area Youth In just five years, Bright Futures Trenton has done so much to help area children and youth in the community obtain the resources they need to be successful. Established in 2017, Bright Futures Trenton is a community-based initiative that provides a framework to allow the Trenton community to come together and use their time, treasure, and talent to ensure all children and youth have the opportunity to be successful. Bright Futures Trenton builds relationships and partnerships with area businesses, organizations, churches, and other faith-based groups, and individuals to meet the physical, emotional,
and social needs of students. “Through the Bright Futures framework, we are able to be smarter with what we have,” said Terri Critten, Bright Futures Trenton Coordinator. “This community is blessed with compassionate and generous people who want to help and support our local children and youth, and this framework helps that happen efficiently.” Bright Futures Trenton is affiliated with Bright Futures USA. In April 2017, The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri helped provide start-up funds and in February 2020, with the help of local professionals Bruce Constant
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The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. will hold its 2022 Annual Event at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at the Fulkerson Center on the campus of Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. The guest speaker will be Chris Chinn, Missouri Director of Agriculture. Ms. Chinn is a fifth generation Missouri farmer from Clarence and was named Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture in January 2017. Director Chinn has held leadership positions in agriculture on the local, state, and national level for more than 17 years, working to move the state’s agriculture industry forward. As the Director of Agriculture, Chinn created the MORE Strategic Initiative to protect and promote Missouri’s agriculture industry. Ms. Chinn will speak about agriculture’s role in community development and her work with the Department of Economic Development.
and am excited and proud to be a part of the team. I have every intention to continue to provide the excellent opportunities that TMS has offered to its students in the past. I am looking forward to serving the students, staff, and patrons as the next TMS principal.” He and his wife, Lisa have three children: son Jon, who was killed serving his country in the United States Army in Afghanistan in 2013; son Spencer (age 27) and his wife, Kelsy; and son Jamison (age 23) and his wife, Stormy. In addition, they have three grandchildren: Addilyn (6 years old), Jon (4 years old) and Duke (2 years old). Mr. Hostetter will be replacing Mr. Daniel Gott, who was named the new [See Principal, Page 2]
R-9 Approves 2022-23 Budget
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Boy Scout Pack 23 gathered and laundered gym shoes for the Bright Futures Trenton Back to School event.
and Tara Walker, Bright Futures Trenton became a 501(c)(3) public charity. Bright Futures Trenton helps meet student needs through requests on the Bright Futures Trenton Facebook page, requests
by school personnel, and large community outreach events. Community members and organizations have helped provide students with clothing, shoes, winter coats, hygiene items, school supplies, and [See Youth, Page 2]
BRIEFS The Grundy County Commission will open Board of Equalization meetings on Monday, July 18, 2022. Any persons wanting to meet with the board of equalization to discuss assessment letters received on assessed values should: • First visit with the Assessor’s Office and discuss the valuation issue or call 359-4040 ext 2. • IF not satisfied with results, then visit with the County Clerk’s Office to set a hearing with the board of equalization at 359-4040 ext 4. Paperwork will need to be filed in the County Clerk’s office by July 11, 2022 before a meeting can be set. Meetings will be set by the 2nd Monday in July, with meetings being held the 3rd Monday of July. Statutes 138.180 138.010(2)
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GCHD Lead Screening
The Grundy County Health Department will hold free lead screening clinics for children age 6 months to 5 years on July 11 and July 28. Lead exposure occurs when a child comes in contact with lead by swallowing or breathing in lead or lead dust. After a child inhales or swallows lead, it quickly enters the blood. Children can be exposed to lead from a variety of sources, including: • Paint in homes and buildings built before 1978. • Water supplied through pipes or plumbing fixtures that contain lead. • Soil contaminated with lead from exterior lead-based paint, car exhaust, or industrial factories. • Some products such as toys and jewelry. • Some imported foods and medicines. • Certain jobs and hobbies. There is no safe level of lead in blood. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect a child’s learning capacity, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. The effects of lead exposure can be permanent. To make an appointment for your child, call 660/359-4196.
Road Work Planned
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced the following road work for culvert replacements: Route V from NE 2nd Street to SE 5th Street north of Laredo will be closed Thursday, June 30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route C from NW 25th Avenue to NW 110th Street west of Spickard will be closed Friday, July 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All road closures and roadwork is weather permitting.
The Trenton R-9 school board met for a special end-of-year meeting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28. All board members, aside from Jason Hostetler, were present, along with Interim-Superintendent Rob Deaver and Board Secretary Susan Leeper. President Dorothy Taul called the meeting to order. The agenda and end-of-year bills were approved on a 50 vote. In new business, the board approved the transfer of $462,611 from Fund 1 to Fund 4 for capital projects and $626,475.43 from Fund 2 to Fund 1 to zero out Fund 1. On a 5-0 vote the 20222023 budget was approved with Brandon Gibler abstaining as he arrived late and was not present for the full discussion on the budget. Revenues are listed at $14,000,165.03 with expenditures listed at $13,701,674.13, which gives an estimated profit of $298,490.90. Mr. Deaver pointed out that the profit number does include federal funding that will arrive next year and the $114,000 buyout payment to former Superintendient Michael Stegman. The expenditures include an amount for a balloon payment on an [See R-9, Page 2]
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backpacks, weekend food packs, beds and bedding, and many other resources. Bright Futures has helped a high school student get dress shoes so he could attend a Gold Rush Choir experience in Nashville, a THS football player receive help getting dress clothes for game days, pay for a doctor’s office visit of a kindergarten student in need of immediate medical evaluation, and helped with emergency needs of students whose family suffered a fire, just to name a few recent examples. Bright Futures Trenton has also helped area students through large needsbased outreach events such as the Grundy County Back to School Event where students can get free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, new shoes, hygiene items, and recycled gym shoes, Bulldog apparel, clothing, underwear, and socks. Students and their families can also get free treats at the movie theater, a family cookout, and a swim party. Bright Futures Trenton also does so many other outreach events/awareness such as Work for Success offers tuition fee assistance for dual enrollment students, Bulldog Closet provides clothing to Trenton middle and high school students, Loads of Love offers laundry assistance to middle and high school students, holiday food assistance to children and their families, and Bright Futures Trenton provides preschool weekend snack packs. In partnership with local churches, Bright Futures Trenton with Hodge Presbyterian is able to provide kids new shoes, with First Assembly of God
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quired as to whether the board had heard anything regarding installing the street lights by the new Dollar General west of town. City Administrator Ron Urton said he would check on that as he had inquired about it but had not had a reply yet. He also said MoDot had approved the noise ordinance signs and will be installing them
they provide hygiene items, and the Baptist Church provides clothing items. Many pastors and members of the church also serve on the advisory board and site councils. One of the newest initiatives Bright Futures Trenton has started is Beds for Bulldogs. Bright Futures has been aware there are students in Trenton who are not coming to school rested due to the fact that they do not have an adequate place to rest. Sometimes they are sleeping on floors, in overcrowded beds with siblings, or in mattresses that are unsuitable for various reasons. Bright Futures saw the need for a plan to provide new bed frames, mattresses, and bedding in a timely manner when it was needed for a student. With the help of Farmer’s State Bank of Northern Missouri, Bright Futures Trenton was able to put that structure in place in January 2022. Through the help of many individuals and organizations providing financial support, Bright Futures is able to provide a new bed, new mattress, and new bedding to children and youth that might not otherwise have a warm and comfortable place to sleep. Bright Futures Trenton also helps mentor and encourage students through various initiatives and positive projects. Volunteers serve as lunch buddies for elementary students to eat lunch with them at the elementary school, and Blue Light lunches also invite emergency service personnel to eat lunch with elementary students. North Central Missouri College students provide tutoring to middle school youth, and various organizations and businesses help with Terri-
fic Kid service projects. Bright Futures Trenton also invites groups and organizations to High Five Fridays to encourage students by giving high fives and positive messages each Friday as they enter the building, or to Chalk the Walk by writing uplifting and encouraging messages on the sidewalks. Bright Futures also does Senior Salute by inviting businesses and organizations to display graduating THS senior photos in their windows. Through Pass the Pride drop-off boxes around town, Bright Futures Trenton is able to repurpose Trenton Bulldog apparel to the next generation. Terri said, “When we invest our time, talent, and treasure in our schools, students are more likely to set and achieve goals for the future. In turn, these students grow up to be better neighbors, quality employees, and impactful leaders in our community.” Terri Critten went on to say, “I love the way our community is invested in their youth. So many individuals, churches, and organizations are eager to help when there is a need. As a school counselor for many years, I was aware of the individual needs of so many of our students. There was not an easy way to find help in the many ways it was needed. This framework has been a game-changer We have programs in place and can meet most basic needs within 24 hours. All students now have access to resources that meet their basic needs so that learning can take place. I am especially fond of our mentoring programs. Kids need to feel connected and have a deep need for relationships, as we all do. The Lunch Buddy program at Rissler
soon. Mayor Linda Crooks presented her appointments to the boards. Appointed were Andy Cox, Beth Mack and Gary SchuettPark Department, Michael Ormsby and Tom SticklerPlanning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments, Kathie Brewer-Historic Preservation, Dale Swanton and Daniel GottTIF, Marissa Henley-Animal Welfare Committee. There was discussion
held on the fuel system card reader at the airport. In August, AT&T can begin stopping service on analog lines and the two lines for the card reader are analog. Ron Urton had inquired about an upgrade to the system, which will cost around $15,000 but would save the city around $250 a month compared to current services. He said the city can sign up now to be put on the waiting list for approval of the upgrade and was asking the board to vote on this. The board voted to be put on the list as the fuel sales at the airport are good. Discussion was held on the draft drug policy presented at the last meeting to board members. The board was asked to please review and get any comments or changes sent to Ron or Tara
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is one of my favorite initiatives. I have seen firsthand the difference a “buddy” makes in a child’s life (and in the life of the mentor).” Ryan Vandel, Trenton Bight Futures Advisory Board Chair said, “I like that the time, effort, and resources that are put into Bright Futures can be seen in the final product. That may be the excitement in a child’s eyes when they’re picking out new shoes at our Back-to-School event. Or the smile on a child’s face when you meet them at school to eat lunch. Many organizations you give time and resources to, and while for a great cause, you don’t get to see the end result. Being able to see and build relationships with the actual children that Bright Futures supports is what makes this organization so special to me.” Bright Futures Trenton is constantly looking for new ways to help meet the needs of the community and partnerships that can help identify and meet those needs. Recently, Bright Futures Trenton has
partnered with Manna Harvest and meeting with Green Hills Head Start to establish a building site council to help meet the needs of these young children in our community. Other ideas include “Stuff the Bus” to help with the back-to-school event, a possible coat drive, more mentoring programs at the middle and high school level, family holiday assistance, and a summer food program, just to name a few. Bright Futures Trenton is 100% operated by volunteers and donations. Terri Critten and Lynn Griffin are volunteer coordinators that work with an Advisory Board, building-level site councils, and the community to carry out the mission of the Bright Futures Trenton framework. The Advisory Board is made up of representatives from five partnership areas: business, faithbased, social/human services, school, and parents. The board focuses on the overall needs and the community-wide needs of the students. Site Councils at
each of the district buildings focus on the needs of the students in their own buildings. The generosity of the community allows Bright Futures Trenton to meet the needs of students in incredible ways. The Bright Futures Trenton framework allows more efficient use of time, donations, and resources. Bright Futures Trenton is entirely dependent on the community. Every need that is met, every resource that is provided, and every student that is helped happens because some individual, church, or group that had compassion took action on their compassion. It takes a village, and Bright Futures Trenton helps that village come together to help in the best way possible. The next event will be the Back to School event taking place on August 11, 2022. For more information, or if you would like to be involved in Bright Futures Trenton, or provide a tax-deductible donation, visit the Bright Futures Trenton Facebook page, or trenton.brightfuturesusa.org.
so a final version can be presented at the July meeting for approval. Passing by a narrow margin of 4-3 was the approval for increases for water and wastewater rates. Toth and Associates had revised the orginal three-year plan to a five-year plan per the request of the Utility Commission and the new rates were presented for board approval. Water rates will see increases of 6.5 percent in the first year, 3.9 percent in years two and three and one percent in years four and five. Wastewater will see three percent increases the first three years and one percent the next two years. Councilmen Brewer, Mlika and Humphreys voted No with Counclmen Otto, Briggs, Dolan and Romesburg voting yes. City Administrator Ron Urton said it would probably take around 60 days or so before the new rates would go into effect.
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Police Chief Rex Ross presented the Police Department Nuisance report. There have been 141 incidents so far this year most of which are for grass/weeds and trash/debris. There are 61 cases currently active, 52 cases have been cleared. Twenty-eight cases are in prosecution with 37 cases on the court dockets. The meeting was adjourned.
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E. 17th St., whose owners were not provided. An update of the former Lakeview Restaurant and Motel was given by Mr. Barone. The new owner has purchased a demolition permit and is lining up a contractor to take out the concrete parking lot, fill it with a gravel and rock base and make it a gravel parking lot.
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energy loan, along with increased cost of fuel and other expenses. There are some summer projects included in expenditures also with estimated costs. Those projects include new flooring for the THS and TMS offices$25,000, facia for the stadium-$5,000, concrete between the tennis courts and the ag building$17,000, new lights for the TMS gym- $5,500 and a sound system for Rissler at $10,000. The board voted 6-0 to
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Trenton R-IX Superintendent and served as the Trenton Middle School principal since the fall of 2016. In addition, the Trenton R-IX School District announced the selection of Mr. Dan Dunkin as the Trenton Middle School As-
approve the July bills so no July meeting will be held. The 2022-2023 tax rate hearing will be held at the district office on August 9 at 5:25 p.m. prior to the August monthly board meeting. In a special closed session the following personnel were hired for the 2022-2023 school year: Harry Barnack-full time custodian, Kasey DoolittleTHS secretary, Michael Hostetter-TMS Principal with a salary of $80,640 and Dan Dunkin-TMS Assistant Principal with a salary of $70,560.
sistant Principal. Dunkin is a 1988 Trenton High School graduate. He has been a teacher and coach for 22 years, and the last 18 years have been with the Park Hill School District. Dunkin will be replacing Mrs. Jackie Price. Price will be returning to Trenton High School as the dual credit English instructor.
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around where fireworks are being discharged. Check with local ordinances and authorities for bans on fireworks and open burning. OUTDOOR BURNING Don’t burn during wrong conditions. Dry grass, high temperatures, low humidity, and wind make fire nearly impossible to control. Check with local fire departments regarding burn bans that may be in place. A person who starts a fire for any reason is responsible for any damage it may cause.
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Superintendent question revisited Throughout the entire issue with the termination of the superintendent's contract we have really never pointed fingers. That was the intention, we simply have questions. Why? Why was it so urgent to fire the superintendent with two full years and nearly $300,000 left on his contract to buy out? Why was the superintendent not confronted with his alleged shortcomings (if there were any) and al-
Jamey Honeycutt Publisher lowed to correct them? What? What threat did allowing this man to fulfill his contract impose on the district? How? How did his current contract address this conversation? Wasn’t there language in the contract that would protect the district from having to pay an employee who violated the code of conduct or imposed a danger to the district? So we began asking questions. First informally and then when nothing came to light we began a more formal process. I asked the questions in a column and nothing. We reached out to the district with a request for Stegman’s contract and a request for all school board members voting to buy out his contract to answer why they felt now was the time. We also wanted to know what threat Mr. Stegman posed to the district that warranted paying him nearly $300,000 to do nothing for two years. We did receive the contract but no one offered a reason as to why. The contract has no specific language as to what might allow the district to keep from honoring the contract or lessening the buyout. It only says the following: Te r m i n a t i o n - F o r Cause. This contract may be terminated following written notice and an opportunity for a hearing, for cause, including failure to comply with the terms of this contract or any contract for which the contract of a per-
manent teacher may be terminated. Except in the cases of alleged immoral conduct or criminal acts, the superintendent shall be giving written notice of causes that may result in termination if not corrected, at least sixty days before charges are filed, and an opportunity to address the problem areas identified in the written notice. Following the expiration of the contract from the board of Education, no further salary shall be payable. In other words, if there were similar reasons for termination as a permanent teacher could be fired without further pay he could have been terminated without pay. Furthermore, if immoral conduct or criminal acts were committed, the contract could be rescinded and he would be paid nothing. And if the board found his behavior or performance unacceptable, if he did not correct the behavior or performance in 60 days, his employment could be terminated with no further payment. That means without writing a check for $300,000. To our knowledge after asking questions and for comment, none of those were done. So I ask again, WHY did we terminate a man costing us $300,000 plus the $100,000 a year to hire his replacement? Especially when next year this district could possibly run a deficit. Currently there is a good chance to be in the black but that is if all funding comes in but with the economy in question, so is the state funding formula that is based on tax revenue. If he posed such a threat to the district due to conduct or immoral acts, we could have sent him packing with NO FURTHER COMPENSATION. If he violated the same standards we terminate a teacher for, we could have bid him an unceremonious adieu! I am not suggesting that we should not go in a different direction but maybe in one or two years when the buyout was less or zero. These are the questions this newspaper has asked but no one on the “let’s fire him and write a check” side have offered to answer. Either we need better answers about why it happened or we need a better worded contract to protect taxpayers in the future.
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The Capitol Report: Rusty Black
Rusty Black State Rep Hello District 7, Since session ended, many pieces of legislation have been signed into law by our Governor. Here are some of the most recent ones. As always, if my office can do anything for you, please contact my Legislative Assistant, Ashley Wright at 573-751-2917. Bill Protecting Property Rights Signed into Law (HB 2005) Legislation approved by the General Assembly to protect the rights of property owners was recently signed into law. Gov. Mike Parson signed HB 2005, which expands protections under the law for Missouri's farm and ranch families in certain eminent domain proceedings. The bill will protect property owners from the misuse of eminent domain when companies want to build high voltage electrical transmission lines across the state. The bill ensures such projects crossing Missouri must have a substation or converter station in Missouri that provides an amount of energy proportional to the length of
their transmission line within the state. It specifies that if the electric company does not obtain the financial commitments to complete the project within seven years, the land must be returned to the original owner. It also makes certain that landowners will be fairly compensated for their land by requiring 150 percent compensation for farmland involuntarily taken by eminent domain for high voltage power lines. Additionally, In condemnation proceedings where disinterested commissioners are appointed, the bill requires at least one member to be a local farmer who has operated in the county for at least 10 years. In signing the bill, Gov. Parson said, "As a farmer myself, I understand the importance of strong property rights and that no farmer wants to be forced from the family farm by the government or anyone else. That's why we are signing HB 2005. This legislation provides fair protections for our farm families, tightens the use of eminent domain, and ensures the interests of Missouri farmers are always considered and balanced with the public good." The House sponsor of the bill said, “We embrace economic development, especially when it comes to improving our electrical grid. But we will not do it on the backs of Missouri farmers, ranchers, and the Missouri agricultural indus-
try. The director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture added, “Keeping the farm in the family is important to me, Governor Parson, and the entire agriculture community. It is important to protect all opportunities for the next generation to return to farms and ranches across Missouri.” With the governor’s signature, the bill is now set to become law on August 28. Missouri Continues to See Strong Economic Activity The state continues to receive encouraging economic news as revenue growth surges and the state’s unemployment rate remains well below the national rate. The latest revenue numbers provided show a significant increase in collections for the month of May. Revenue collections for May 2022 increased 46.2 percent compared to those for May 2021. In total the state collected $1.78 billion in May compared to just $1.22 billion for the same period last year. The state’s year-to-date collections continue to be significantly higher than projections. For the current fiscal year, the state has collected a total of $11.41 billion. Last year at the same time the state had collected only $10.02 billion. That represents a 13.9 percent increase. The state also continues to receive good news on the employment front. Missouri’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased by three-tenths of a per-
centage point in May 2022, declining to 3.1 percent from the revised April 2022 rate of 3.4 percent. The May 2022 rate was 1.4 percentage points lower than the May 2021 rate. A year ago, the state's seasonally adjusted rate was 4.5 percent. The estimated number of unemployed Missourians was 96,446 in May 2022, down by 7,159 from April's 103,605. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month at 3.6 percent. Missouri's unemployment rate has been at or below the national rate for the last five years. The state's not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate did increase slightly in May 2022, rising by fourtenths of a percentage point to 2.8 percent from the April 2022 not-seasonally-adjusted rate of 2.4 percent. However, that figure is still significantly lower than it was a year ago when the notseasonally-adjusted rate was 4.7 percent. Missouri also remains lower than the corresponding notseasonally-adjusted national rate for May 2022 of 3.4 percent. Missouri's labor force participation rate was 63.3 percent in May 2022, which is 1.0 percentage pointhigher than the national rate of 62.3 percent. Missouri's employment-population ratio was 61.3 percent in May 2022, which is 1.2 points higher than the national rate of 60.1 percent.
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Chris Mengel, Admissions Recruiter of Trenton (hometown-St. Joseph), has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for June. Chris has been employed at NCMC for two years and holds a Master’s in Business Administration. Recently, Chris received a grant to help fund the NCMC photo booth and finished his masters. In the future, he would like to continue to build relationships with high school counselors, visit high schools and attend college fairs. Chris said, “I have lived in Trenton for 8 years and always told myself that if I could ever get my foot in the door at NCMC I would take it because everyone that I interacted with seemed happy. Now that I have been here, I would say that is my favorite thing. Overall, people actually enjoy what they do, which is contagious.” With the addition of Buchanan County, the new Savannah campus, and the Pirates2Griffons agreement, Chris sees enrollment growing in the western region of the service territory and possibly, a western recruiter being added to promote NCMC for that area.
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Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced today that 46 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, will be awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture (YIA) committee. These students are seeking higher education at a university/college of their choice and will be recognized on April 22, 2022 during the annual State FFA Convention in Columbia. Scholarship applicants were evaluated in a variety of areas including Missouri State Fair participation, grade point average, community involvement and leadership roles. Since 1992, the Youth in Agriculture committee has awarded 761 scholarships totaling $875,000. The scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions; the sponsors and buyers list is available online. A portion of each animal’s total sale value is allocated to the scholarship program. Support of the scholarship program was also provided by the Missouri State Fair Foundation and Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker Genetics. Carlee Long, of Paris, has been selected to receive the $5,000 Wayne Yokley Platinum Scholarship offered by Youth in Agriculture supporters. Jodi Robinson, of Richmond, has been selected to
receive the $2,500 supreme scholarship, sponsored by Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker Genetics. Jadyn Lower of Humansville, Emma Eiken of Russellville, Ethan Vanderwert of Columbia, and Seton Miller of Moberly have been selected to receive the $2,500 supreme scholarships offered by the Missouri State Fair Foundation. The youth from this area chosen to receive $1,500 scholarships, sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, are: Mary Copeland of Cowgill, Cole Henderson of Gallatin, Jesse Huber-Bethards of Trenton, Clara Leamer of Chillicothe, Jenna Reeter of Trenton, Katherine Rogers of Bethany, Karlee Shewey of Gower, Rebecca Urich of Laredo and Braelyn Windham of Maysville. The Youth in Agriculture committee is comprised of volunteers from across the state who work throughout the year to raise funds for the annual Sale of Champions auction and scholarships. This year’s auction will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall on the fairgrounds. The 120th Missouri State Fair, themed “Buckets of Fun” will be held Aug. 11-21 in Sedalia. For more information about the year's fair, visit www.mostatefair.com, follow the Missouri State Fair on Facebook and Twitter or call 1-800-422-FAIR (3247).
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Ashley Johnson of Trenton has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for June. Ashley, a Missouri A+ scholarship student, graduated in May with her Associate in Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree from NCMC. This fall, she will seamlessly transfer her two-year degree to Northwest Missouri State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in secondary biology education. Ashley was involved in SMSTA (student Missouri state teachers association) and an on-campus student worker in the Alexander Student Center. Her favorite classes were her courses with Instructor Cassie Cordray and Dr. Susan Stull. Ashley said, “I enjoyed their classes and the subject matter.” Ashley went on to say, “I like that NCMC is close to home and the small class sizes. I enjoyed my classes and the friendly environment.” Each month, a student is nominated by a faculty or staff member to be featured as an Outstanding Student based on their dedication to educational success, attitude toward learning, and hard work in their field and activities.
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The Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Foundation honored Haley Greer, CMT Assistant to the Director of Nursing for Sunnyview, as June's Employee of the Month. While Haley's main responsibilities are to schedule appointments, transport residents to their health care appointments and to accompany the residents on these appointments, she is seen on a daily basis assuming more tasks beyond her job scope with a smile on her face and compassion in her heart for the benefit of all of the residents in the Nursing Home. As Employee of the Month, Haley was presented a check to honor her efforts by the Foundation Board, and she will park in a specially designated parking spot at the facility. Haley, center, is pictured with Foundation Treasurer Twyla Whitney, left and Foundation President Virginia Brassfield-Briegel, right, presenting her the honorarium check.
Tim Beavers, center, has retired from Grundy Electric Cooperative after 45 years of service. Tim Beavers began his co-op career as an apprentice lineman on June 1, 1977. In 1981 he was recognized for completion of his apprenticeship and was named a Journeyman Lineman. Eight years later, Tim accepted the position of Lead Lineman on Construction. In 1994 he was named Meter Technician/Materials Clerk. Tim later filled the role of Automation/Substation Technician, assisting with the installation and diagnostics of SCADA substation equipment. We appreciate Tim’s devotion and hard work. We have enjoyed working alongside him and thank him for his 45 years of cooperative service! Congratulations, Tim! Pictured with Beavers are J.D. Pash, Operations Manager, left and Scott Wilson, GEC General Manager, right.
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The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday since 1941. Though that may seem like a long time for the country to wait to celebrate the independence it declared in 1776, the tradition of the Fourth of July, often referred to as Independence Day, dates back to the dawn of the American Revolution and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Since then, July 4th has been recognized as the dawn of American independence, and celebrations that included fireworks and parades can be traced back to the 18th century. On July 4, 1777, the city of Philadelphia, which would become the first capital of the United States of America, held the first annual commemoration of American independence, and exactly one year later George Washington ordered that all of his soldiers be offered double rations of rum to commemorate the anniversary. In 1781, Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday, and the day was actually declared a federal holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1870. However, that declaration did not grant a paid holiday to federal employees. That benefit came in 1941, which is why that year is now recognized as the first year when the Fourth of July officially became a federal holiday.
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- Biting My Tongue Dear Biting My Tongue: Being trustworthy is one of the most important parts of being a good friend; I agree with your decision to keep private matters between you and whoever confided in you. There's no need to even broach the subject with your husband or his mother. After all, just because someone shares a secret with you doesn't mean the story is yours to tell. Dear Annie: A couple of months ago, I caught my wife of 31 years talking to a guy on her Instagram. When I asked her about it, she said they were just friends and got all defensive about it. We have a joint account that she won't use. Now the person she was talking to messaged me and told me they are talking on a different app. When I asked her about it, she denied it. I tried to check her phone, but she changed the passcode. She's become very distant, telling me she needs space because I accused her of
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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660359-5647. S553dtf -------------------------------------PLAZA APARTMENTS One and Two bedroom apartments available. Must be 55+ or disabled. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. d7/7 -------------------------------------
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HELP WANTED Trenton R-IX is now taking applications for the following positions for the 2022-2023 school year: • Substitute Teachers and Paras • Substitute Cooks • Substitute Custodians • Substitute Nurses Please come by the district office at 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683 during normal business hours to pick up a packet. 8am-4pm TdJul28 -------------------------------------Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. S415dtf -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Maintenance worker. This is a fulltime position with benefits included. 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. d7/7 --------------------------------------
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Accepting Window Replacement Bids City of Gallatin The City of Gallatin is accepting bids for the replacement and installation of 33 windows at 112 E Grand. The windows need to be double hung, vinyl, double pane, argon filled, with LowE coating. The bid also needs to include covering all exposed wood with aluminum trim. Please contact City Hall for insurance requirements and any other additional questions 660663-2011. dJun30 --------------------------------------
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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 22AG-PR00027 In the Estate of NORMAN EUDEAN SAGER, Decedent. Notice of Hearing-Determination of Heirship To: All unknown heirs of the decedent and all persons known or believed to claim any interest in the property outlined below as an heir or through an heir of the decedent. You are hereby notified that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held on July 28, 2022, at 02:00 PM in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, 700 MAIN STREET, TRENTON, MO 64683, on a petition to determine the heirs of the abovenamed decedent, who died on 02-05-2021, and their respective interests as heirs in the following described property. Should you fail to appear, judgment and decree may be entered in due course upon said Petition. Description of Property Value Real Property (Including Legal Description) NONE $0 Personal Property The Hartford Small Cap Growth FD-A $22,613.64 The Hartford High Yield Fund-A $2,828.61 The Hartford Growth Opportunities FD-A $76,121.38 US Series E Savings Bonds $702.30 2021 Estimated Federal and State Income Tax Refunds $5,800.00 Petitioner's attorney is MICHAEL DEAN ARNOLD, whose business address is 109 E. JACKSON STREET, GALLATIN, MO 64640. First Date of Publication: June 30, 2022. /s/ Jill Eaton, Clerk dJun30,Jul7,14,21
INVITATION FOR BIDS Project: Preferred Family Healthcare Trenton Clinic Addition Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at which time a private bid opening will be held for construction of the above listed project. Bids must be received electronically via email and should be clearly marked “SEALED BID ENCLOSED” and bearing the project name. Bids are to be sent to the project architect’s email: kevin@rollingsarchitects.com All equipment, materials, and quality of work must be in accord with the drawings and specifications on file with the office of Consulting Architect, Robert Rollings Architects, LLC, 1806 W. Broadway, Sedalia, MO 65301. Copies of the Contract Documents may be viewed for free online at Drexel Technologies, Inc. 913-371-4430, http://planroom.drexeltech.com. Digital plans may be purchased for download. Paper and digital sets on CD may be purchased at the cost of production and shipping. Credit cards are accepted. Checks for digital and/or paper sets must be made payable and mailed to Drexel Technologies, Inc. 10840 W. 86th St., Lenexa, KS 66214-1632. Any questions regarding the Contract Documents, should be directed to Kevin Wade at Robert Rollings Architects, LLC, in writing, by fax (660)829-9752 or email kevin@rollingsarchitects.com. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least thirty days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities therein, to determine the lowest responsible bidder. dJun30
Water/Wastewater Utility Worker Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Water/ Wastewater Utility Worker. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL license. Prefer heavy equipment operator experience. Salary dependent on qualifications. Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. For more information, contact Kenny Ricketts at 660-3592838. EOE.
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Betty Lou Austinson Betty Lou Austinson, a 95-year-old resident of Leisure Lake, Trenton, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines, IA, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening (Thursday, June 30, 2022) from 5-7 p.m., also at the funeral home. Betty was a member of the Boline-Manfredi VFW Auxiliary Post 9662 for over 70 years and was a past president (19531954). She was also a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star for over 50 years, Trenton Christian Church and Naval Reserve. Having lived at Leisure Lake for 37 years, she was active on many lake committees and served on the board. Betty loved to travel, do crafts, dress up and volunteer for many church and community projects. Betty’s surviving family are Kenny (Nancy) Thrap, step-children, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, all of which she would call "her kids", and many friends. Preceding Betty in death are her parents, Ralph and Harriett (Lendt) Thrap; a sister, Virginia (Larry) Gioffredi; and 3 husbands, Perry Poole, Carl Poole and Don Austinson.
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Spickard R-II Tackles Lengthy Agenda, Approves Bids The Spickard R-II School Board of Education met on June 20 at 6:00 p.m. There were 6 members present, with motions passed 5-0 on the agenda, June bills and minutes from last session. The financial updates included reviewing fund balances and budget items. Motions passed 5-0 included transferring $15.90 from student fund to general fund for milk sales and $1,986.48 for lunch and $118.40 for breakfast from the local fund to reimburse the Federal Food Service fund. The board will work off of last year’s budget until a new one is developed. In new business, the board voted 5-0 to approve the following plans: Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuation of Services, Alternative Methods of Instruction and Crisis Response Manual. The student, faculty and staff handbooks were also approved with changes to hours of operations, no longer being a CEP school and adding wording to staff sick leave. The board reviewed “The Pirate Way” expectations, new classroom code of conduct matrix and decided to table the Professional Development Plan until the July meeting. The board approved bids from MFA for diesel, gas and propane and Prairie Farms for dairy products. In old business the board approved the 20222023 salary schedule as presented contingent upon Governor Parson’s signing of House Bill 3002. If signed the grant to meet the $38,000 baseline salary for teachers will supercede the salary schedule previously adopted. Mrs. Eakes was asked to place an ad for bids to repair the roof on
the gym portion of the building. The Superintendent reports that all teaching staff attending summer PD for curriculum development. The following three resignations were accepted: Kelli Girdner-Secretary, Janice Vandevender-Bus Driver and Brooke Leeperfirst/second grade teacher. The board voted to hire Amanda White as secretary to begin her duties on June 27. A motion passed 5-0 to remove Kelli Girdner and add Amanda White to the Farmers Bank Signature card and Bank of America credit card. Since an executive session was not needed, the board made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MSHP Announces New Assignments To Troop H Captain Clark N. Stratton, commanding officer of Troop H, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop H. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 113th Recruit Class that graduated from the Patrol Academy on June 24, 2022. The new troopers will report for duty on July 11, 2022. Trooper Saxton W. Pliley, of Jamesport, has been assigned to Zone 10, which serves the citizens of Daviess and DeKalb counties. In 2017, Trooper Pliley graduated from Winston High School in Winston. Trooper Saxton served in the United States Marine Corps from 2017 to 2021, where he obtained the rank of corporal. Trooper Pliley is married to RyAnn (Gaylord) Pliley, and they have one daughter, Paisley Pliley. Trooper Pliley’s field training officer will be Trooper Nicholas A. Regan.
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Trooper Jackson D. Schmedding, of Clinton, has been assigned to Zone 1, which serves the citizens of Atchison and Holt counties. In 2017, Trooper Schmedding graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton. In 2021, Trooper Schmedding graduated from Missouri Western
State University in St. Joseph with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. Prior to joining the Patrol, he worked as a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer. Trooper Schmedding’s field training officer will be Trooper Caleb J. Blue.
PSC Approves Liberty Natural Gas Rate Case JEFFERSON CITY--The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an agreement reached by parties in a natural gas rate case filed by The Empire District Gas Company d/b/a Liberty (Liberty). Under the agreement, Liberty will increase annual natural gas revenues by approximately $1 million. For the average residential customer, natural gas rates will increase by approximately $1.50 a month. “The revenue increase approved by the Commission is no more than what is sufficient to keep Liberty’s utility plants in proper repair for effective public service and provide to Liberty’s investors an opportunity to earn a reasonable return upon funds
invested,” said the Commission. When Liberty filed its rate increase request on August 23, 2021, it sought to increase annual natural gas revenues by approximately $1.36 million. This is the first general natural gas rate increase for Liberty since April 1, 2010. This rate case generally reflected “non-gas” costs. “Non-gas” costs are operating and maintenance expenses in providing natural gas to customers in a safe and useful form. It also includes a return on investment in plant (such as meters, mains and service lines that deliver natural gas to your home or business). The actual cost of the natural gas is NOT a part of this rate case. The
wholesale cost of natural gas is unregulated. The Public Service Commission reviews the natural gas purchasing practices of Liberty to ensure prudent decisions are made in securing natural gas supplies for its customers. Under the agreement approved by the Commission: Liberty’s Low-Income Weatherization Program will continue. There will be no change to the residential monthly customer charge. It will remain at $16.50 a month. Liberty will modify its Experimental Low-Income Program; re-branded as the Low-Income Affordability Program. Liberty will combine the Energy Star® Water
Heating and Energy Star® Space Heating programs into a re-branded High-Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program and will add two new programs: the Liberty Energy Education Program and the Energize Liberty Homes Program. There will be a Critical Needs Program developed. This program will be developed in conjunction with the Critical Needs Program in its most recent Liberty electric rate case. Liberty serves approximately 44,000 natural gas customers in the Missouri counties of Cooper, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Morgan, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline, Vernon, Chariton, Grundy, Howard, Linn, Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, Andrew and Livingston.
NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS Monday-Independence Day, center closed. Tuesday-Chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, house salad, fresh orange slices, cornbread. Wednesday-Beef goulash, spinach salad, backed squash, mandarin salad, garlic bread. Thursday-Ham loaf, macaroni & cheese, Tuscan
blend vegetables, peas, 1/2 banana, hot roll. Friday-Chicken strips, baked potato, broccoli & cauliflower with cheese, Watergate salad with fruit, sugar cookie, whole wheat bread. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)
LOCAL GRAIN PRICES June 29 Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn 8.19, Soybeans 16.06, Soft Wheat 8.96 New Crop Corn 6.39, Soybeans 14.32, Soft Wheat 8.96
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