Trenton Republican-Times 07-02-21 by Wendell Lenhart

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BRIEFS Fireworks Display Moved

The fireworks display that had been scheduled for Friday night at Black Silo Winery has been moved due to wet weather. The display has been moved to the Rock Barn area and is scheduled to begin between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m., following several events that are planned in the downtown area that afternoon and evening.

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BRIDGE NEARS COMPLETION

The new 17th Street Bridge looks finished enough that a truck had to be parked on it to keep drivers from traveling over it, but the final touches are still being added to the new structure, which is set to open within the next couple of weeks. Boone Construction of Columbia is the contractor for the project, which has not only provided a structurally safe bridge, but extended the approach from both the east and west and created a new pedestrian walkway.

City Addresses COVID-19 Policy Council Seeks Meeting With Rapid Removal Over Trash Service How to help city employees who are off work due to COVID keep paying for their health insurance was discussed at Monday night’s meeting of the Trenton City Council, where the subject of poor service from the city’s trash hauler was also a topic of dis-

cussion. The council voted to continue to pay for health insurance for those employees who are off work due to being sick with COVID-19 if they run out of paid time off and major medical leave and have a doctor’s note indicating that they are sick with COVID. The city will pay the cost of the health insurance for up to 60 days if the employee is under doctor’s orders not to be at work. The employee would then be required to pay the pre-

mium cost back to the city by doubling what is taken out of their check for insurance until it is paid. City Attorney Tara Walker, who said she was okay with the plan, cautioned the council that it will be difficult to collect that money if the employee does not return to work. The council held a discussion about trash service provided to Trenton residents by Rapid Removal. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron [See COUNCIL, Page 3]

Three Grundy Tornadoes Confirmed NWS Says Two EF0’s, One EF1 Hit On June 24 The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes did strike Grundy County on Thursday, June 24. According to Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs, Tornado 1 (see map to the right) likely developed within an area of straight line winds that started west of Tindall, tracked east-northeast and ended near the intersection of Routes Y and O. The NWS rated this tornado an EF0 with maximum winds estimated to be about 85 miles per hour. The damage from this tornado was mostly confined to trees, with the exception of one large outbuilding which had significant damage. Tornado 2 developed near the intersection of 37th and Onyx Lane and tracked east-southeast, ending near the intersection of

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Several offices and businesses have announced plans to be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Closed will be the Trenton Post Office, Trenton City Hall/TMU, the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce/License Bureau, the Grundy County Courthouse, the USDA Farm Services Agency, the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, the Grundy County Health Department, the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center, the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission and Missouri Job Center, the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, North 65 Senior Center, Grundy Electric Cooperative, BTC Bank, Citizens Bank and Trust, Farmers State Bank, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and US Bank. The Trenton Republican-Times office will be closed and the Tuesday, July 6 edition will be delivered on Wednesday, July 7.

R-9 Special Meeting

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, at the district office. The meeting will be an executive session, closed to the public and news media, and will involve a personnel matter.

Younger COVID Patients

COVID-19: It’s not just for old people anymore! At least that’s what data is showing as the number of cases in Grundy County is rising among younger people. Data released Wednesday by the Grundy County Health Department shows that of the county’s currently active 33 cases, 14 of those are in the 0 to 14 years age group, with another seven cases in the 20 to 39 years age group. A total of four cases are in those age 40 to 59, with another eight in the 60 and over category. Grundy County recorded three new cases on Wednesday with a total of 1,240 recorded since the pandemic began.

P & Z Hearing Set

The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for 6 p.m. on Monday, July 12 at city hall. The hearing will be held in regard to the designation of the Downtown Historic District as a historic district within the meaning of the Trenton City Code. During the meeting, the owners of property within the proposed district will be allowed to present evidence to the council if they choose.

Route J and NE 45th. This tornado was also rated EF0 with estimated winds of up to 85 mph. Again, this tornado caused mostly tree damage, however one outbuilding had moderate damage near the end of the path. Tornado 3 appears to have developed near SE 12th Street and tracked east-southeast and crossed the county line into Sullivan County. This tornado was rated an EF1 with

winds up to 110 mph due to major damage to grain bins and outbuildings along SE 20th and a pole barn on SE 120th. Briggs said the NWS determines the wind speed based on the damage done. Since the vast majority of the damage was to trees, the NWS rates these tornadoes as "weak." “All of the paths are ranked by time and the damage observed, and it should be noted that the

paths are approximate,” explained Briggs. “Damage ratings are based on data available at the time to the NWS. The damage ratings are subject to change as new data and pictures are made available until the final report is released in the next couple of weeks. My thoughts go out to everyone who had property damage and I thank everyone who sent in pictures of the damage.”

Grundy, Princeton And Newtown Meet Schools Give Raises, Approve Budgets For Upcoming Year The Grundy R-5, Princeton R-5 and Newtown-Harris boards of education all held special meetings this week to take action on budget issues. Grundy R-5 The Grundy R-5 Board of Education approved a budget with a slight surplus during a special meeting held

Tuesday evening. According to Superintendent Phil Fox, the board amended the 2020-21 budget to reflect actual expenditures and revenues for the year. Actual expenditures were $2,430,737 and actual revenues were $2,488,803, leaving a surplus of $58,066. A transfer of $162,000 from Fund 1, the operating fund, to Fund 4, capital projects, was approved. As for the 2021-22 budget, the board approved preliminary figures that show revenues of $2,484,449 and expenditures of $2,484,170, leaving a

surplus of $279. Fox said the board held an executive session, with no announcement made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13. Princeton R-5 Employees in the Princeton R-5 School District will see pay increases following action taken Tuesday night at a special meeting of the board which also included the approval of the 2021-22 budget. According to information provided [See BOARDS, Page 3]

Riverbank Project Progress

The riverbank stabilization project involving the Thompson River bridge west of Trenton is moving forward. According to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, Shannon Howe of Howe Company was at the courthouse Tuesday during a meeting of the Grundy County Commission and presented drawings of the project, which is being done to stop erosion that is threatening the highway and could potentially impact the bridge. Howe Company is providing professional services for the project and met with landowners Lynn McCarter, Charles King, Ron Herrin and Terry Herrin to get paperwork signed to move forward. The commission also met with Alan Buckner, who expressed his concerns about the condition of roads in Myers Township. The commission will not hold a meeting next week.

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SPORTS

Green Hills Rec Teams Wrap Seasons With Tourneys BTC Trenton Wins Minor League Title Teams playing with the Green Hills Recreation Association closed out play for the 2021 season with tournaments being held for leagues playing in the Harrison County League. SOFTBALL 3rd and 4th Grade The third and fourth grade softball tournament was held June 14-18 at the Ebbe Sports Complex in Trenton, with the Live Wires of Gallatin beating Holt Farms of Princeton in the championship game. Ray Family Farms, a Trenton team, took third place after beating Marathon Home Improvement, a Bethany team. Ray Family Farms had advanced through the bracket as they beat MFA Agriservices, a Trenton team, and then fell to the Live Wires, the eventual champions. They had to take a victory from B&G Muffler to make it into the third-place game. MFA Agriservices won it’s first game against Pattonsburg before falling to Ray Family Farms. They scored a victory against Callaway Farms before falling to Marathon Home Improvement and just missing a chance to play for third. The third Green Hills Rec team in the third and fourth grade tournament was American Family In-

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WESTYN FARMER swings during the championship game of the Harrison County Little League Machine Pitch Tournament on Griffin Field in Trenton on Monday night. Farmer and Trenton’s K4C Premier Cottages team placed second in the tournament after falling to O’Neil’s Home Furnishings in Monday’s championship game.

surance, which won it’s play-in game against Gilman City before suffering a narrow loss against the number-one seed, Holt Farms. American Family closed out its season with a loss to B&G Muffler. 5th and 6th Grade In fifth and sixth grade tournament action in Princeton, the two Trenton teams playing for the Green Hills Recreation Association, Modine Manufacturing and Wholesale Home, went head to head in the play-in round, with Wholesale Home getting the eight seed and Modine having the nine seed. Mod-

ine won the contest before losing to Gilman City and then to Rinehart Hay Wrapping. Wholesale Home, meanwhile, ended its season with the loss to Modine. 7th-9th Grade In the 7th-9th grade division, Farmers Bank of Cainsville was the firstplace winner in the tournament, which was held June 14-18 in Eagleville. Gilman City earned second place and the Henke team was third. Firehouse 54 took fourth place. Trenton’s team in the league was Graphics King. High School

Green Hills Rec didn’t field a high school softball team, but Mercer and the Bad News Birds battled for first place in the tournament, held June 14-18 in Jamesport. Mercer came out on top by a score of 8-7 and had advanced to the championship game with a 10-2 win over the Mustangs. The Bad News Birds made it to the championship game after a tight 1413 win over Gilman City, which then topped the Mustangs to take third place in a 20-6 victory. BASEBALL Machine Pitch The Machine Pitch Tour-

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THE LIVE WIRES, a 3rd and 4th grade team from Gallatin, won the league tournament held at the Ebbe Sports Complex in Trenton. The team collected a victory over Holt Farms of Princeton in the championship game to win the league title.

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nament was held the week of June 20 at the Ebbe Sports Complex, but inclement weather pushed the championship game to Monday, June 28. The GHRA had four teams represented. K4C Cottages was the number one seed from the East Division teams and battled its way through the bracket by beating another GHRA team, Danny Wescott Trucking, in extra innings in the first round and Princeton in the second round. In the championship game, K4C faced the number-one seed from the West Division — O’Neil Home Furnishing of Bethany. O’Neil topped K4C in the championship game at Griffin Field to claim the league title and leave the Trenton squad with a second-place showing. CFM Insurance got the number two seed in the East Division and beat B & S Auction in their first game before getting a win over BTC Bank-Bethany in the second game. CFM then took a loss to O’Neil’s but moved on to play Ledgewood Excavating for a chance to play in the third-place game. A win over Ledgewood placed CFM in the third-place game, but there the Trenton team fell to BTC-Bethany, who took the second meeting between the two teams, leaving CFM with a fourthplace finish. Danny Wescott Trucking beat Pattonsburg on Monday night before dropping both games of a doubleheader on Tuesday, losing to K4C Cottages in extra innings and to Deskins Auto Glass in the late game. Woldridge Fencing won it’s first game against Deskins Auto Glass, but fell to O’Neil’s Home Furnishings in the next round. The team bounced back against Pattonsburg before falling in action on Wednesday to BTC Bank-Bethany. Minor League The BTC Bank-Trenton minor league baseball team capped an undefeated season with a championship game victory over the Hot Shots in Eagleville on Monday night. BTC had made its way through the bracket by beating R&C Livestock 133 in the tournament quarterfinals and Hartschens Farms in the semifinals,

SPORTS BRIEFS New Coach To Hold Trenton Baseball Camp New Trenton High School baseball coach David Shockley will host a baseball camp for interested players entering grades 7-12 this fall. The two day camp will be held on July 26-27 from 4-6 p.m. at Burleigh Grimes Field in Trenton. The first day of the camp will consist of drills while the second day will feature scrimmages. The cost for the camp is $10 per player. For more information on the upcoming camp, persons may contact Shockley at 816-499-2165 or email dshockley@trentonmo.com

also by a score of 13-3. Two other Trenton Minor League teams, Crow-Miller Insurance and Chumbley’s, faced each other in the first found, with Crow-Miller coming out on top, 12-6. They went on to drop a game to Hot Shots, 10-2 in secondround action, while Chumbley’s went on to defeat Princeton 9-5 in the thirdplace bracket. Chumbley’s would bow out of the tournament in the third-place semifinals, however, falling to Hartschens Farms. Crow-Miller, meanwhile, advanced to the third-place game by defeating Daviess County Health Department in the thirdplace semifinals. Hartschens Farms would go on to win third, however, defeating Crow-Miller in the third-place game. Little League In Little League action, Trenton’s only team, Dynamic Tax and Accounting, was the third-place winner after beating Gilman City Friday, June 18 in tournament action at Bethany. Princeton Blue and Nail Excavating battled for first place with Nail Excavating coming out on top. Dynamic Tax and Accounting had been victorious over Gilman City, 12-4, in firstround action before falling to the eventual champion in a close 10-9 contest played on Wednesday, June 16. They took a 16-11 win over Pattonsburg on June 17 to earn the right to play for third place. Junior League Trenton’s CSI Overhead Door made it into the championship game of the Junior League Tournament, finishing second after a loss to Gilman City on Monday night in Pattonsburg. CSI advanced to the championship after beating Princeton 13-0 in the first round and Gallatin Truck & Tractor 11-3 in the second round. The tournament was played in Bethany up until the championship and third-place games which were moved to Pattonsburg on Monday due to wet field conditions in Bethany. SOE Metal topped Gallatin in the third-place game, played ahead of the championship game Monday in Pattonsburg. CSI was the only Green Hills Rec team in the junior league.

Mississippi State Wins CWS Title Two Bulldog Pitchers Combine For One-Hitter OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Will Bednar and Landon Sims combined on a onehitter, Mississippi State scored early and built on its lead, and the Bulldogs won their first national title with a 9-0 victory over Vanderbilt in the deciding third game of the College World Series on Wednesday night. Bednar walked three of the first five batters before retiring 15 in a row. He turned the game over to the Bulldogs’ closer to start the seventh. Vandy broke up the no-hitter with a one-out hit in the eighth.

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LOCAL Boards

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by Board Secretary Christy Stockman, the board “zeroed out” the activity accounts and approved the amendment of the 2020-21 budget to reflect actual revenues and expenditures. Revenues received during the year were $5,267,529, with expenditures of $5,157,254, for a deficit budget of $110,275. Funds 1 and 2 actually saw a surplus of $72,380, which resulted in a slight increase for the district’s Reserve Fund. The unrestricted reserve balance for the district is now 36.77 percent. The 2021-22 budget was also approved, which shows revenues of $5,100,579 and expenditures of $4,966,993, for a projected surplus of $133,586. Board members approved an increase in the certified staff salary schedule, with the new base set at $31,500, which is a $500 (1.61 percent) increase from the previous schedule. Non-certified staff will receive a raise, with step one being set at $12.25. A 1.61 percent increase was also approved for the superintendent, elementary principal and high school principal. Bus drivers will also receive the same 1.61 percent salary increase, which is $63 per day and $12.25 per hour for activity trips. Following a closed session, the board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Stockman and the resignation of the girls assistant basket-

ball coach, Betsy McCulley. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 12. Newtown-Harris The Newtown-Harris R2 Board of Education approved a new salary schedule, accepted bids and approved a hiring during a meeting held Monday at school. According to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Lucas McKinnis, the board approved a new salary schedule for certified staff, which gave additional steps to certified staff and a 2 percent raise to classified staff. The board also formalized the practice for non-certified staff members. Board members accepted a bid from Jamesport Roofing for the roof at the elementary school. The bid was for $9,100. Bids were also accepted from Anderson-Erickson Dairy for dairy products and MFA for diesel, propane and gas. In other business, the board adjusted the FY21 budget to reflect actual revenues and expenditures and transfered $162,025.20 from Fund I, to Fund 2 and $38,000 from Fund 1 to Fund 4. Following an executive session, the board voted to contract with Kim Knight for speech language pathologist services and discussed staff issues related to hiring. The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for July 12.

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Urton told the council that he and other city employees have had numerous complaints about trash not being picked up when it should be and even not being picked up after the company was called. Mrs. Walker told the council there is a 60-day “out” of the contract for any reason and said the current contract ends on Dec. 31, 2023. The contract indicates that the city will put the bill on its utility bill as a convenience but the company itself is supposed to take care of any calls and resolve issues, something that Urton feels is not happening. Fourth Ward Councilman John Dolan said he just wants the company to be held to the standards outlined in the contract. The council agreed to ask a representative of the company to be present at the next meeting. Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks gave a report on appointments to various boards, indicating that the following people have agreed to serve another term on their boards: Mary Peterson and Curtis Crawford, park board; Mary Axtell, building and nuisance; Marcia Schroeder, tree board; Cale Gondringer and Steve Hammond, airport advisory board; Ann Constant and Greg Geib, TIF Commission; Dan Dennis and Phil Hoffman, historic preservation; and Jordan Ferguson and Rachel Arnold, convention and tourism bureau.

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The mayor will still need to make one appointment to the park board and two appointments to the tree board. Council members accepted a revised bid from Westfall Company of Jefferson City for a chlorine basin cover for the water treatment plant. The bid, which was for $74,291 was revised after Westfall and Irvinbilt of Chillicothe both submitted bids that were significantly above the $65,000 that had been budgeted. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton asked that both companies look at ways to reduce the cost and revise their bids. Westfall’s was the lower of the two revised bids. Also accepted was a bid from Stella Jones for 46 wooden poles at a cost of $12,826. It was the lowest of two bids received. Urton told the council that curbing and asphalt paving has been completed on the 17th Street Bridge, where equipment has had to be parked to keep travelers from driving over it. He said work on sidewalks, railing, seeding, mulching and clean up continues, but the project should be done very soon, perhaps by the July 4 holiday. Urton commended the electric department and the street department on their work to get power back on and fallen trees cleaned up following last week’s storm. He said the PAPI lights at the airport are set to be certified next week, which will be the last project from the 2019 FEMA

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project. AMI meter deployment is beginning and will continue for the next few months. Second Ward Councilman Marvin Humphreys asked some followup questions and was told that KGI Wireless has asked to table indefinitely its request for a conditional use permit to place a Verizon tower at 212 E. Seventh St. The company, which appeared at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in May, is apparently evaluating its request. Humphreys was told that the refinancing of bonds that recently took place is completed and Urton will follow up with the Grundy County Commission on the memorandum of understanding concerning the 28th Street Bridge which was recently sent to the commission. Humphreys also asked about the portable restrooms that were discussed at the last meeting. Urton said he is following up with the entities that originally helped purchase them, but not all entities have responded. It is estimated that the restrooms need $350 to $400 in repairs to get them up and running. Fourth Ward Councilman Duane Urich had indicated that he would like to purchase them for use at his business, Black Silo Winery, and would lend them to the city when needed. No decisions have been made on that request. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 12.

Mishaps Are Investigated

Two Trenton residents were involved in an accident at the intersection of Ninth and Kitty streets on Tuesday. According to an accident report by filed by Trenton Police Officer Jeff Spencer, a vehicle driven by Tabitha N. Couey of Trenton, was stopped in traffic when the vehicle in front of her started rolling backwards. Ms. Couey put her car in reverse without looking behind her and backed into a vehicle driven by Robert D. Taylor of Trenton. Minor damage was reported to the rear of Ms. Couey’s vehicle and to the front of Taylor’s truck. No injuries were reported. Ms. Couey was issued a citation for improper backing. A Spickard man backed into an unoccupied car on June 25. According to Lt. Larry Smith’s report, Gary L. Bunnell was backing his pickup truck north onto 30th Street from Oklahoma Avenue when it struck the front driver’s side corner of the unoccupied vehicle, owned by Michelle Cole. Bunnell’s car did not sustain any damage in the mishap. No tickets were issued.

Resident Earns Degree

A Trenton man has earned his bachelor’s degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. Joseph Stegman was one of 309 students who graduated following the spring semester. He graduated cum laude with a degree in biochemistry.

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OP/ED COLUMN ONE SETH HERROLD

THE SQUARED CIRCLE Last Saturday, at the tail end of a long-awaited family vacation to Colorado, I found myself in Kansas City with the wife and kid awaiting Monster Jam, which was no doubt going to be the highlight of the whole trip for one Cash Herrold. But, Grave Digger and company weren’t planning on launching 12,000-pound machines through the air at Arrowhead like a Patrick Mahomes pass to Travis Kelce until 7 that night so, we had time to kill. As it has many times in its life, the Herrold family crossover found itself in the Target parking lot. Any man who has had a wife or a girlfriend in the past decade has no doubt found themselves inside a Target. It is, especially for 90’s babies like my wife, their sanctuary. So, like a good husband, I took Cash, let mom go to work, and plotted my revenge for the next time we were remotely close to a Bass Pro Shop. So Cash and I headed back to the toys so I could pull an ultimate dad move — buy him a Monster Jam truck at Target to take to the show so one: I didn’t have to wait in the undoubtedly long merch line and two: I didn’t have to pay that stadium mark-up price. I’m pretty proud of that. But on the way back to the toys, something caught my attention in the men’s clothing section. Neon colors jumped off a black t-shirt. Images of the Ultimate Warrior, Macho Man Randy Savage, the Hart Foundation and more were emblazoned on the front. It was over-the-top late 80’s, early 90’s pro wrestling and it went straight into the cart. That’s right, you’re getting a wrestling column! So, most of my childhood wrestling memories revolved around the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, but I’m old enough to remember the guys on this shirt. Looking at this shirt it’s funny now to think how over the top wrestling was back then. I mean the Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage* are almost cartoon characters with their appearances. In addition to the guys I already named, the shirt also features Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts holding a boa constrictor and Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake with an abnormally large pair of scissors. The bits these guys ran with back then were so far fetched and, at that time, most people still weren’t sure if these guys were actually out there brawling or if it was just an act. I know as a young kid watching I 100 percent thought these were real fights. * Sidebar here, but I want to take this opportunity to say I think Randy Savage is the greatest professional wrestler of all time. The guy could match anyone on the mic, he had the presence and draw power of a Hulk Hogan and he could work the ring as well as anyone, Ric Flair included. I do want to point out, though wrestling is an act, I’m not here to say the moves aren’t real. Watch Hogan, Flair or any retired wrestler try to move around and you can see first hand what they put their bodies through. They are absolutely athletes. Though the matches are pre-determined, the bumps taken and injuries incurred are very much real. I don’t watch wrestling very much any more. I haven’t watched it consistently since the Rock and Stone Cold wrestled the main event at Wrestlemania 19. A quick Google search tells me that was 18 years ago. But I will turn it on every once in a while for nostalgia’s sake. The last time I did, though, you wouldn’t even think the current wrestlers and the wrestlers on the shirt I bought existed in the same universe. Guys in regular clothes with regular names are battling it out. Don’t get me wrong, there are still bits and angles here and there, but nowhere near the level it was back then. It would be far more believable now that these were real fights, but social media has exposed everything. Guys who are fighting in the main event are drinking together on a private jet on Instagram two hours later. It is a little crazy how much things have changed in that industry, but, it’s also been 30 years or so since the characters on that shirt were headlining wrestling events. Really, compare any professional sport now to what it was 30 years ago and you are going to see a massive contrast. Change has probably been good for wrestling. Some would probably argue that, but good grief, you have to see this shirt. Once you do you might back track your argument. But, you are nothing without your history and the history of wrestling, and this shirt deserves to be celebrated. As always, thanks for reading. A couple of quick recommendations for you: If you like the grilled chicken and rice at El Nopal, you should try it with the shrimp instead of the chicken. Also Fast and Furious /checks notes/ 9?! is out. Save your money and just go rent Fast Five... That is still far and away the best film of that franchise.

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If you think you had it rough for the past year, consider local nursing home residents. “It’s a lot better.”

GUEST EDITORIAL As COVID-19 wanes, that’s how Dolores Knernschield, 92, described life in StoneBridge at Oak Tree Senior Living in Jefferson City. If you think you had it rough for the past year, consider local nursing home residents. Not only did they have little to no access to their loved ones at times, but Knernschield and many other residents of nursing homes were sometimes confined to their rooms. As we reported in a June 19 story, Knernschield said emotions ranged from the fear of the unknown to frustration at being confined and having limited connection to family members outside facilities and elation as pandemic-caused restrictions eased. Mary Gant, 85, who resides in the independent living portion of Primrose Retirement Community of Jefferson City, said there was confusion at times. She said residents had to be creative in coming up with things to do in their rooms. Gant and others who lived to tell their stories are the fortunate ones — not everyone survived. Of the 270 COVID-19 cases in the county’s long-term care facilities, 56 died. That’s a mortality rate far above the general population. Harold Lepper, 86, came down with COVID-19 but survived. The Primrose resident said he’s lucky to have family in the area. “I was in the hospital New Year’s. I had double pneumonia. I had food poisoning,” Lepper said in our story. “They thought I was going to die. The two nurses that saw me leave didn’t expect me to come back.” Doctors told Lepper he may require six months to a year to fully recover. He still feels unsteady on his feet and walks with a walker. Rose Marie Bogdan, an 84-year-old resident of Jefferson City Manor, a JMS Senior Living site, said residents felt they were cared for. Staff found creative ways to keep the residents active, she said. “Being in here, I didn’t have to worry too much. (Jefferson City Manor Administrator Brandon McIntire) and everyone else in the staff was very much up on everything,” she said in our story. The pandemic has been rough on nursing home residents, many presumably members of “The Greatest Generation.” They’ve collectively seen a lot over the years and have overcome many tough situations while creating a better nation for the rest of them. We commend them for making the best of a tough situation once again. We also commend the staff of the nursing homes. Like other front-line workers, they sacrificed their own health and safety and went above and beyond to protect their residents. —The Jefferson City News Tribune

DELTA VARIANT SPIKING, BOOSTER MAY BE NEEDED

Infectious disease experts say those who received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine may need a booster shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, particularly to fight off the more contagious delta variant that’s raging here in Missouri. Though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not yet recommending such boosters, some doctors who specialize in infectious disease and got the J & J vaccine are already getting them. Stanford professor Dr. Michael Lin is among those arguing that getting one not only makes sense but is a “no-brainer.” “The 40% expected breakthrough in J&J recipients exposed to delta is a big contrast to the 12%”

expected for those who got the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, he tweeted. “Why not bump the protection against illness from (and transmission of) delta from 60% for J&J recipients to (tilde)90% like the RNA recipients have? This can be easily accomplished with a RNA booster for existing J&J recipients.” Not surprisingly, COVID-19 infections are rising where the vaccination rate is low — that’s us — and falling where more people have been vaccinated. Right now, we’re leading the country in both COVID-19 infections and in the delta variant. “There’s really no excuse anymore for not getting vaccinated,” says Dr. Rex Archer, director of health for Kansas City. “The problem is, when people don’t, then the virus has a chance to continue to mutate. And we will see something much worse than this delta variant if we don’t get this virus under control.” The delta variant is likely to become the dominant strain here, Archer says, and one-shot vaccinations won’t be enough to ward it off or keep it from spreading. It won’t stay in rural areas, either, so urban areas will be paying a price for the lack of vaccinations and precautions in rural Missouri. Archer says it’s absolutely essential for those who’ve only had one Pfizer or Moderna shot to get their second. He said he’s awaiting word from the feds on whether they recommend that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine be boosted by a Pfizer or Moderna shot. But in the meantime, he recommends extreme caution for those folks, who he says should really be wearing masks in most indoor situations. An Associated Press analysis of data from last month shows that nearly all deaths from COVID19 — over 99% of them — are now in unvaccinated patients. Fully vaccinated patients account for only 0.1% of hospitalizations. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly continues to encourage Kansans to do the right thing for themselves and their communities: “The delta variant is rapidly spreading in neighboring states, and the best way to protect yourself, your community, and get our state back to normal is by getting vaccinated,” Kelly said in a statement Monday. “Kansas is moving in the right direction, but we can’t let our guard down now.” She urged people to go to www.kansasvaccine.gov to find a vaccination site. Unfortunately, in keeping with his “do whatcha wanna do” response to the whole pandemic, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is doing just the opposite, pronouncing himself “comfortable” with where the state is in fighting COVID-19. “The one thing we’re very comfortable with is, one, we continue to do the testing every day in the state of Missouri,” Parson told KMIZ. “We know what our hospitalization rates are, we know that they’re not climbing at an extreme rate like they were before and we’re going to deal with that. We’re going to deal with COVID-19 for a while, we just got to make sure we’re testing and we got the vaccine available.” If it’s available but not getting into the arms of Missourians, what good is that? This leisurely approach, summed up perfectly by the governor’s “If you want to wear a dang mask, wear a mask” comment, is exactly the attitude that got us here. The delta variant, first seen in India, is more contagious and is leading to spikes in hospitalizations across Missouri — where fewer than 40% have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that in a recent sampling of 309 Missouri specimens, 29% were the delta variant. But many places both here and in Kansas aren’t even testing for the delta variant, so its incidence can only be guessed at. And it’s best not to guess when it comes to life and death. Choose to be safe rather than proud. Continue to take precautions such as wearing a mask, washing hands and social distancing to the extent possible. Above all, get vaccinated. This scourge isn’t over. If you want to change that, you’re going to have to do your part. - The Kansas City Star

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL Laredo Carol Wilford David and Thora Broyles of West Plains came to visit Don and Nora Reeter on Tuesday, June 1. At various times during the 1990’s, the Broyles’ lived in Laredo when they came home on furlough from their missionary work in Togo and Benin, West Africa. Brad Reeter of Ft. Mill, SC, was a guest in the home of his parents, Don and Nora Reeter on June 3-4. Long-time friend Rhonda Vincent and her mother, Carolyn Vincent came to visit George and Shirley Bowe last month. Rhonda and her husband, Herb Sandker live in the Lake of the Ozarks now; and Carolyn still lives in Greentop where Rhonda grew up. Rhonda is a bluegrass singer, songwriter and plays several instruments. In February 2021, she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. COVID-19 prevented this event from happening in 2020. On Saturday, June 12, Dan and Carol Wilford attended a Baptist Student Union Reunion at the BSU Building at 110 W. Normal in Kirksville where Dan was a student at the former NEMSU, now Truman State University. The reunion was for those who had been students from the late 1960’s to the early 1970’s. There was a time for meeting new people and reminiscing, a luncheon was served, former BSU directors spoke briefly of past events and activities, and there was also a time of sharing how being involved in the BSU had impacted people’s lives. Barb Harbo of Eagan, MN, came to visit her mother, Bonna Dittberner, on Friday, June 18. She stayed until Monday, June 21, in order to celebrate the birthday of her brother, Brian Dittberner. Mary Gonzalez and sons, Sammy, Joshua and Andrew of Gladstone, came to the home of Dan and Carol Wilford on Saturday, June 19. One activity the boys enjoyed while playing outdoors on that very hot day was squirting each other with waterfilled dishwashing liquid bottles that Grandma had prepared. The Gonzalezes stayed overnight and attended the First Baptist Church of Milan with Dan and Carol, then returned home late Sunday afternoon. republican-times.com Lawn Work, Stump Grinding, Flower Beds Brush Cutting, Fence Row Clearing & more! CALL ME ABOUT YOUR PROJECT! GOOD WORK AT A GOOD PRICE.

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CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Coon Creek Sets VBS Dates Coon Creek Baptist Church will be hosting several events as part of its 2021 Vacation Bible School. “Dig and Concrete: Laying a Foundation,” is the theme of the VBS, which will run Monday through Thursday, Aug. 8-12, with special events set for Friday and Saturday nights. VBS will begin at 5:30 p.m. each day, with Aug. 8 being the kickoff and family night including a guest speaker. Friday night, Aug. 13, will be “Fun Night With Special Friends” at Coon Creek. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Dianna Crawford or Kayla Graham with Family and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County. A youth lock-in will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, beginning at 1 p.m. for youth in grades six through 12. The lock-in will culminate with breakfast at 8:30 a.m on Sunday, for youth and the church family. The VBS program for all ages will be held during services that morning, followed by lunch.

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New Books At County Library The Grundy CountyJewett Norris Library has added new books to circulation. New children’s books added this month include “Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature” by Nathan W. Pyle, “Fern and Otto: A Story About Two Best Friends” by Stephanie Graegin and “Even the Smallest Will Grow” by Lita Judge. The juvenile section has added “More Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School” and “Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger” by Louis Sachar and “Bear Bottom” by Stuart Gibbs.

The young adult section has added “Defy Me” by Tahereh Mafi and “The Upside of Falling” by Alex Light. The adult section has “Mother and Baby Animal Cross Stitch” (based on the paintings of Pollyanna Pickering), “Useful Knots: How to tie the 25+ Most Practical Knots” by Sam Fury, “Understanding Boat Design” by Ted Brewer and “Bunny Love” by Michael Frederick.

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BTC Bank is the recipient of the Grand River Garden Club’s Beautification Award for the month of July 2021. The bank is located at 1000 Oklahoma Ave.

Veterans Services Officer To Be In Trenton A veterans service officer will be in Trenton and Milan during July to assist with VA paperwork and answer questions. The service officer will be at the VFW Hall in Trenton on Monday, July 5; Friday, July 9; and Friday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those needing assistance are reminded to bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they may have. A veterans center counselor will also be at the VFW Hall on July 9, beginning at 9 a.m. The counselor will be available to help with PTSD and re-adjustment counseling. Dis-

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The VA shuttle is up and running every Wednesday from the Trenton VFW Post 919 to Kansas City VA and clinics. Veterans needing free transportation to their appointments can call the number listed above. Backup drivers are also needed to drive the VA shuttle bus. All training and physicals are provided free of charge, with no special license required. Call the above number for more information.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events 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. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m. Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Light and Lively Exercise Group and Cards, 12:30 p.m. Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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2021 Gilman City Fair Held June 17-19 The 2021 Gilman City Fair was held June 17-19, with 95 different exhibitors showing their livestock at the annual event and many of them going home with honors. Sheep Show There were 22 head of sheep, with the Supreme Champion Market Lamb being exhibited by Jordann Doty of Maryville, who also had the supreme and reserve champion ewe as well as the reserve champion ram. The reserve champion market lamb was exhibited by Denver Ernst of Woodburn, IA, and the supreme champion ram belonged to Emily Anderson of Grant City. Senior showmanship honors went to Harlee Beck of Chillicothe, with Farrah Lauhoff, also of Chillicothe, taking home the prize in the junior showmanship group. Goat Show A total of 27 head of goats were entered in the goat show, with the supreme champion market animal being exhibited by Wyatt Ellis of Bethany and the reserve champion market animal being shown by Coy Honeycutt of Richmond. Eli Ryals of Unionville exhibited the supreme champion buck and Mary Keune of Laclede exhibited the reserve champion buck. In the doe division,

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Robyn Snuffer of Gilman City was the senior showmanship winner at the rabbit show at the Gilman City Fair, held June 17-19.

Gabriel Derks of King City had the supreme champion, with Wyatt Ellis exhibiting the reserve champion. Showmanship honors went to Brenna Whitlow of Queen City in the senior division and Coy Honeycutt in the junior division. Rabbit Show The rabbit show brought in 96 head, with Best of Show honors going to Shelby McAvoy of Faucett and Dalanie Auffert of Parnell exhibiting the Reserve Best of Show. Senior Showmanship honors were awarded to Robyn Snuffer of Gilman City, while Eliz-

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Allena Allen of Trenton, pictured on the left, was the senior showmanship winner at the Gilman City Fair, held June 17-19.

abeth Buttman of Chillicothe earned the junior showmanship award. Cattle Show In the cattle show, there were 48 head entered, with the Supreme Champion Bull being exhibited by Jase Marx of Smithville and the Reserve Champion Bull being exhibited by Cutler Epperson of Laredo. In the steer division, Gabby Hapes of Chillicothe exhibited the supreme champion and Cash Honeycutt of Richmond exhibited the reserve champion. Lily Stedem of Chillicothe had the supreme champion

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Carson Rhodes of Trenton exhibited the reserve champion gilt at the Gilman City Fair, held June 17-19.

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Cutler Epperson of Laredo exhibited the reserve champion bull at the Gilman City Fair, held June 17-19.

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which saw the supreme champion market animal being exhibited by Kaycee Vandiver of McFall and the reserve champion market animal being exhibited by Shelby Wolters of Maryville. The supreme champion boar belonged to Brycen Windham of Maysville, with Gradee Rains of Gallatin exhibiting the reserve champion boar. In the

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by Valerie Tate, University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy Musk thistle is a noxious weed found throughout Missouri. The musk thistle is sometimes referred to as a nodding thistle because the large single flower may bend over the stem. It can be spread many miles by windblown seeds or by moving hay containing musk thistle seed heads. Left uncontrolled in grasslands it can become a problem of epic proportions. Approximately 70 percent of the 10,000 seeds produced by one musk thistle plant will drop to the ground and germinate the first year, 20 percent the second year and the remaining germinate over the next seven to ten years or are blown away. Generally, musk thistle is

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gilt division, Jaiden Rodenberg of Wheeling exhibited the supreme champion gilt, with Carson Rhodes of Trenton exhibiting the reserve champion gilt. Showmanship honors went to Jaiden Rodenberg, with Macie Rodenberg of Wheeling being awarded junior showmanship honors.

This will prevent seed production and rebolting. The problem with this method is that not all the plants will produce flowers at the same time. Musk thistle rosette weevils and musk thistle head weevils have been released in Missouri to help control the musk thistle. The rosette weevils feed on the crowns, leaves and stems and can kill the plants directly or weaken them resulting in less vigorous plants. The head weevils feed on the seed head and reduce the number of viable seeds produced by the plant. This method will not control 100 percent of the musk thistle plants. It establishes a balance between the number of thistles present and the number of weevils present. As the number of plants declines, the number of weevils also declines. The thistle population will then have an opportunity to increase, which in turn will lead to an increase in the number of weevils present. For more information contact Valerie Tate, University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy by email at tatev@missouri.edu or by phone at 660-8955123.

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“A Word From...” by the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance Appeal To Heaven Sharon Jahraus Co-Pastor, Trenton Foursquare Church As Jesus neared Jerusalem (Luke 19:11), the people were expecting Him to throw out the Romans who held the Jewish people under Roman control. They failed to understand Scripture prophecies saying that before the Messiah would come and rule the earth, He first would come and die for the sins of the world. Before He would sit on the throne, He would go to the Cross. Jesus wasn’t coming to overthrow Rome; He was coming to establish His kingdom in human hearts by dying for us on the Cross. When God wants to send a spiritual awakening to a nation, it starts first with His people. God said, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (Chronicles 7:14 NKJV). God didn’t say, “If the government or Holly-

wood will humble themselves…” But God said, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves…” Under George Washington’s leadership during the Revolutionary War, warships displayed flags with an image of a pine tree and the words “An Appeal to Heaven.” Washington understood that our only hope to become a nation was by the intervention of God. Likewise for America today, we need to appeal to Heaven if we want to see God heal our nation. If we say, “I’m just one little nobody from Trenton, MO”, we are already imposing limits on our prayer. Nothing can limit the power of prayer if we are humbled before Almighty God, seeking His face in true repentance for ourselves and our nation. Appeal to Heaven and pray with power. Now is the day to exercise our prayerpower by speaking words of life over our circumstances, our community, our nation and God’s Church. Be encouraged to stretch your faith and expect God’s power to be demonstrated in your personal life, community and in America.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2421 Oklahoma Ave. – 359-3898 Rev. Josh Gottman - Pastor Andrew Bertram - Family Minister SUNDAY Morning Worship – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School – 10:40 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

ALPHA BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Steve Dennis Rt. 1, Laredo, Mo. Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Worship – 10:30 a.m. • Evening – 6:30 p.m.

AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

2619 Princeton Rd. – 359-2333 Tony Denney, Pastor SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY - Worship – 6:30 p.m.

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP SERVICE 1015 Main, Trenton, MO Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Worship Service – 10:30 a.m.

DOCKERY CHAPEL CHURCH Jct. W & WW, Trenton, MO Pastor – Richard Key - 359-2582 Adult Sunday School - 8:15 a.m. Worship Service – 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church – During Worship Other Sunday School Classes - TBA Youth Group Leader - Kim Sampson

EDINBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 660-789-2385 Pastor - Ron McPherson, 660-734-1782 Pastor’s Wife - Amy, 660-591-5788 Song Leader - Chris Gott Pianist - Charles Mang Sunday School Director Amy McPherson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH (Southern Baptist Church) 1813 Pleasant Plain – 359-6544 SUNDAY Sunday School - 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Pastor - Steven Williamson

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Del Weyer - Senior Pastor 660-359-4400 Micah Ferguson - Youth Pastor Sunday Services: Kttn Radio Program – 8:30 a.m. 1st Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m. Christian Education – 10:10 a.m. 2nd Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Wed. Services for all ages - 7:00 p.m.

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Pastor – Rev. Bruce Cadle 2113 Chicago • Office - 359-5374 SUNDAY: Morning Fellowship...9:00 a.m. Morning Worship...9:30 a.m. Sunday School...11:00 a.m. Evening Bible Study...6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting...6:00 p.m.

GALT BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor – Gene Schreffler Home 660-673-6104 Coffee & Cookie Time - 9:45-10:00 a.m. Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Church Training – 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Ladies Home Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting – 7 p.m.

GALT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Minister - Stan Richardson - 673-6695 SUNDAY KTTN Galt Christian Church Worship 9:03 - 9:30 a.m. every Sunday on the radio Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Worship – 10:50 a.m. Jr. High/Senior High Youth Group – 5:30 p.m. MONDAY NIGHT Women’s Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Goof Troop - 3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

GILMAN CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Hwy. 146 • Gilman City Pastor Kobey Puls Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., All Ages Church Service - 10:45 a.m.

GRUNDY CENTER CHURCH

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Buddy and Karla Hannaford were honored during the business meeting portion of the Missouri Bandmasters Association Convention held recently at Margaritaville at the Lake of the Ozarks. They were presented with the Butch Antal Service Award in recognition of dedication and support given to music education and to the Missouri Bandmasters Association and its mission of “Building Better Bands.” Buddy retired from the Trenton R-9 School District after serving 30 years as director of instrumental music, while Karla retired from North Central Missouri College following 39 years as faculty secretary.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday- Closed Tuesday- Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, house salad, apricots, biscuit. Wednesday- Ham slice, baked sweet potatoes, squash medley, Jello with fruit, whole wheat bread. Thursday- Meatloaf, potatoes romanoff, tuscan blend

HASEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 12386 Hwy. E, Humphreys, MO Arch Philips, Minister Church Services - 11:15 a.m. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays

HATTON CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH NW Highway A Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

HODGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Joe MacDonald, Pastor 315 W. Crowder Rd. – 359-5394 Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

HONEY CREEK CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 333 NE Hwy. NN Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

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1711 Hillcrest – 660-359-3076 Pastor Glen Gutz & Pastor Noah Burgdorf SUNDAYS 3:00 p.m. Bible Study SUNDAYS 2:00 p.m. Worship

JAMESPORT BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - Jim Whitley 660-684-6101 Music Leaders: John Agenstein, Ann Eckert, Lanita Smith SUNDAY Adult/Children Sun. School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study– 7:00 p.m.

LAREDO BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - Deryl Niffen 286-2102 (Prayer Line) SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service – 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Prayer Service – 6:00 p.m.

LAREDO CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bro. Duane Campbell Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Church – 10:40 a.m.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH

vegetables, cucumbers and onions, plums, hot roll. Friday- Chicken and noodles, Caesar salad, broccoli, sliced tomato, mandarin oranges, garlic 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.)

MELBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

MODENA BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - E.J. Barnes • 660-359-1286 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:40 a.m. (Meal to follow)

RIVER OF LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1900 Hillcrest - 359-2800 Pastor: Rev. Gary Pauley SUNDAY Sun. School (for all ages) - 10 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service - 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY - Service - 7:00 p.m.

RURAL DALE BAPTIST CHURCH \

Pastor: Brad Prater SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Discipleship Training – 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 2010 Oklahoma – 359-2841 Father Kevin Drew Saturday - 8:30 a.m. Sun. - 8:30 a.m. Sun. - 4:00 p.m. - Latin Mass Daily Masses on Mon. thru Fri. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9th & Haliburton 10 am Sunday worship service on Facebook Live ONLY on the Northeast Episcopal Regional Ministry Facebook page. This page is found at Facebook.com/NERMwestmo.

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 485-6381 Rev. Tim Munday - 973-1272 Sunday School – 10 a.m. Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Evening Worship – 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7 p.m.

SHELBURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Brian Wilson 2711 Meadowlark Lane SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

Pastor - Aaron Stark • 339-7325 787 SW Hwy. W • 359-5833 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:55 a.m. Discipleship Training - 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - 6:45 p.m.

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A Princeton man is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on cash bond, charged with possessing a controlled substance, while a Trenton man remains in the GCDC after violating the terms of his probation. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, Princeton resident Richard D. Tharp, 54, is charged with a class D felony of possession of a controlled substance after being found in possession of methamphetamine on Wednesday. He is being held on $5,000 cash-only bond and is scheduled to appear in court July 13. Also arrested was Patrick Shaun Michael, 48, who is being held on bonds totaling $10,000 (10 percent allowed) after violating the terms of his probation on two original charges of possession of a controlled substance, both class D felonies. Michael was arrested Wednesday and is scheduled to appear in court on July 15. republican-times.com republican-times.com

SOUTH EVANS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Nevin Curtis, Pastor 678 Northeast Hwy. Y Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 10:45 a.m.

SPICKARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Pastor - David Binkley Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

TENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

1200 E. 10th, Trenton, Mo. • 660-359-3307 Rev. Ron Ratliff, Pastor Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. KTTN Broadcast – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m. Awanas – 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday First Place – 7:15 – 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Youth Group – 7:00 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Saturday Griefshare – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery – 6 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 2930 Oklahoma Ave. • 660-663-5286 Barry Bartlett, Jr., Bishop Sacrament Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Schoo/Priesthood & Relief Society – 11:00 a.m.

TINDALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School – 8:30 a.m. Worship Services - 9:30 a.m.

TRENTON FOURSQUARE CHURCH

717 Grandview Crest • 359-5401 Pastors Don & Sharon Jahraus Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

UNION BAPTIST COON CREEK Pastor: Doug Crawford WEDNESDAY - Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Church – 11:00 a.m. Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9th & Washington • 359-6762 Pastor Steve Martin KTTN Radio - 7:45 a.m. Worship Service – 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church – 10:15 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Sunday School – 9:00 am

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D ear Annie

THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 Van Winkle & others 5 Chocolaty bean 10 __ in; wearing 14 Chicken’s home 15 Once more 16 Conceal 17 Cockeyed 18 Baroness or countess 20 Took a load off 21 Pantry stackables 22 Spacious 23 Loan shark’s crime 25 “To Each __ Own”; popular 1940s song 26 Too sweet 28 Ne’er-do-wells

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Dear Annie: I ended a relationship about a year ago when it turned abusive. My girlfriend at the time acted like she was going to give me a kiss after an argument but instead bit me in the face. The first time was bad, but about a month later (after not dumping her immediately like I should have), she did it again except viciously, like an animal. Needless to say, I've been happily single since. I'm looking to get back into dating now, as I feel like I have healed and grown from this, but I still have one problem. I'm afraid of letting any new potential partners kiss me. If someone gets their face too close to mine or I can feel their breath, I panic. Total amygdala hijack. How do I ask a woman whose kisses I want to not kiss me? I know that with a little time and some desensitization by planned exposure, I can overcome this, but I just feel like it's a terribly unfair thing to ask of a new potential partner. I'm concerned about one aspect specifically: How do I ask this of them and not

freak them out or make them feel unsafe in the immediate? Or if not unsafe, then like an absolute rejection? "Hey, so, don't kiss me, please" would make me feel rejected. But if I come out and explain why, wouldn't that give you the instacreeps? Got any suggestions? -- Twice Bitten Dear Twice Bitten: Writing this column is a privilege I'm grateful to have, but it's not easy hearing how people abuse the ones they're supposed to love. I'm so sorry that your ex-girlfriend did this to you. Of course the trauma would make it difficult for you to kiss anyone again. While you might be able to overcome this just fine on your own over time, I encourage you to seek support in the process. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or text "START" to 88788. These empathetic trained specialists can help you work through what you're feeling and develop a game plan to help you feel safe again. In the meantime, my advice is just to let any woman you're dating know that you'd like

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to take it slowly. You don't owe anyone details you're not comfortable sharing yet. And if such a reasonable request scares a woman off, then she wasn't the one for you. Dear Annie: Your answer to "In Love but Losing," who was dating a younger man but whose adult son did not approve, was great. My boyfriend is 27 years younger than me. We have been together for eight years, living together for seven. We rarely even remember that there is an age difference. My son, who is a few years older than my boyfriend, didn't approve at first but kept an open mind, and now he and my boyfriend get along. They call, text, hang out, sometimes even without me. The only family problem we still have is with my boyfriend's mom and sister. (I'm the same age as his mother.) They feel I am keeping him from finding someone to be happy with for the rest of his life. My response to them is every day he leaves the house to go to work, he chooses to return. -- No Judgment There Dear NJT: Congrats on eight great years. Love is the world's most precious commodity. Far be it from me or anyone else to begrudge those who find it in unexpected places.

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Merck’s moves

New U.S. COVID-19 cases and deaths are falling, but there’s still an urgent need for treatments to keep infected people from landing in the hospital. Drug giant Merck and partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutics aim to produce the first pill to do that. Their molnupiravir, now in late-stage patient testing, looks promising enough that the U.S. government recently signed a $1.2 billion deal to buy 1.7 million treatment courses for Americans — if it’s proven to work. Mizuho analyst Mara Goldstein says that’s not guaranteed, because creating antiviral drugs is particularly difficult, but Merck is ahead of competitors.

“Merck’s efforts and experience in (antiviral drugs) do count for a lot,” Goldstein adds. Even if the New Jersey drugmaker fails, Goldstein sees many reasons to own Merck shares, including consistent profit and revenue growth, its lucrative animal health business, a quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share and a $9 billion payday from spinning off its women’s health business that can fund acquisitions. While Merck depends heavily on its $17 billion-a-year cancer drug Keytruda, Goldstein sees promise in its strong pipeline of vaccines and other drugs for cancer, autoimmune disorders and heart disease.

Momentum at Merck: Analysts see the drug and vaccine maker continuing to boost sales and profits each year, even if its experimental pill for treating new COVID-19 patients at home doesn’t work out. Key product sales

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MelissaMovesU.com dtf ------------------------------------FOR SALE BY OWNER Country home, southwest of Trenton. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & laundry room upstairs; 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath & large family room downstairs; 3,250 sq ft. with attached 1 car garage, 900 sq. ft. New AC/Heat in 2020. Features: 30x40 insulated, heated shop w/10 ft. walls; 36x45 w/12 ft. walls - all enclosed; 36x70 w/12 ft. walls 3 sides enclosed; 42x64 hay shed w/16 ft. walls. 60 acres more or less. 3 ponds, outbuilding in pasture. All fenced with corral. Serious inquiries only. $650,000. Call 660247-2797. K213d2 -------------------------------------House for Sale by Owner - 1713 Chestnut St., Trenton, MO. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances stay, detached garage and small metal shed. Extra lot included. Sold as is, $42,500. Contact Kim Witten, 573-424-0718. W415d13* --------------------------------------

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FARM NEEDS 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 -------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------Round Baling, Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging. Peter Beery 660-654-4764. FAug13 -------------------------------------CRP/Pasture Clearing Tree Pulling/Removal * All types of Skid Loader work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FSep17* --------------------------------------

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Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T206d2 -------------------------------------Major Discounters 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 660-654-1383 Name Brand Cowboy & Work Boots * Air Conditioners * Ammo, 9MM, AR, AK * Mattresses, twin, full, queen & king * Water Heaters * Vacuum Sweepers * Summer Clothing * New TVs & Furniture * Hardware * Back Pack Sprayers * Dehumidifiers * And Much More!! FJun15-Jul9* --------------------------------------

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IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time - could become full-time with the potential for insurance. Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Mercer, Livingston and Linn Counties. Up to $500 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team! Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid. Call 660-359-4218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TJun22-Jul16 -------------------------------------Full-Time Salaried & Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time salaried & hourly positions. For more information, go to www. nestleusacareers.com to apply online. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. TJun22-Jul16 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator/Assistant Softball Coach. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri. edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N210d7 -------------------------------------Sonoco Plastics, Chillicothe, Missouri, has opportunity for Full-Time Hourly Positions. Entry-level and skilled manufacturing positions with benefits available. Text SonocoCH to 90206 for the application process. For more information, go to www.careers.sonoco.com to apply online. FJun29-Jul23 -------------------------------------JUVENILE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT I OR II Duties include: receptionist, clerical and bookkeeping, and legal support work in a Juvenile Office. Requirements: high school diploma, excellent computer skills, knowledge of Electronic-filing and ability to work in budgeting. 40 hours per week, salary depending on experience. State benefit package. Please send a cover letter and resume to Rita Martz, 700 Main St., Suite 13, Trenton, MO 64683, prior to closing date of July 12, 2021. Equal Opportunity Employer. T212d9 -------------------------------------The Grundy County Recorder of Deeds' Office is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Clerk. This is a 35 hour per week position with benefits. Applicant must be detail oriented, have excellent computer skills and general office knowledge. Resumes may be mailed to Grundy County Recorder, 700 Main St., Ste. 7, Trenton, MO 64683 or emailed to recorder@grundycountymo.com prior to July 12, 2021. EOE G311d9 --------------------------------------

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BOARD VACANCY The Grundy County Health Department is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. The appointed candidate will serve until the next April Board election. Applicants may file at the Grundy County Health Department (1716 Lincoln Street in Trenton) between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Deadline in July 7 at 4:00 pm. dJun29,Jul2 -------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00036 In the Estate of TOMMY MELVIN WENDT, deceased NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of TOMMY MELVIN WENDT, Decedent: On May 26, 2021, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of TOMMY MELVIN WENDT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative’s name and business address is: JAMIE WENDT 502 WASHINGTON STREET TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: LISA C. MACHICAO 6731 West 121st Street Suite 219 Overland Park, KS 66209 816-979-1629 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon,

such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such twomonth period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 20-JAN-2021 Date of first publication: 11-JUN-2021 /s/ Jill Eaton Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dJun11,18,25,Jul2 --------------------------------------

CITY OF LAREDO LAREDO, MISSOURI WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements will be received, by City of Laredo, at the office of the City Hall, 213 Main Street, Laredo, MO 64652 until 11:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of: 1. Sludge judging and testing 2. Demolition of an existing pump station and construction of a new pump station 3. Sludge removal in the existing lagoon 4. Replacement of existing valves and baffles in the existing lagoon 5. Installation of a new tablet feed chlorination/dechlorination system at the lagoon Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Copies of plans and specifications can be seen or purchased for a Non-Refundable fee on-line at www.drexeltech.com in their eDistribution plan room, additional assistance is available at distribution@drexeltech.com. Information regarding this project can be found in the “Public Jobs” link on the website. Contractors desiring the Contract Documents for use in preparing bids may also obtain a set of such documents from Drexel Technologies; 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214, telephone number is 913-371-4430. Bidding documents will be shipped only if the requesting party assumes responsibility for all related charges. Corporate, certified, or cashier’s checks shall be made payable to Drexel Technologies, Inc. No pre-bid conference will be held. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials. The deminimis and minor components waiver apply to this contract. Owner: City of Laredo, Missouri /s/ Carol Holloway, Mayor Date of first publication: July 2, 2021 dJul2,9,16

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AREA Old American Legion Building To Be Demolished The former American Legion building is set to be demolished, according to information presented at Monday night’s meeting of the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board. Scott Weldon, who said he purchased the building at 103 E. 10th St. for $1 in hopes that having a private owner would allow demolition grant monies to be alloted to pay for demolition, told board members that he has contacted a demolition contractor. That contractor indicated that he will need to conduct an asbestos assessment prior to demolition, but will get the process started as soon as possible. There was discussion on how grant monies might become available to help with the demo cost, which is estimated at $27,000. Weldon noted that when he purchased the property, there were funds alloted to pay for the demolition, but those funds “dried up” and he has been paying taxes on the property and addressing issues as they come up. It was noted that the building was first deemed a nuisance in 2016, but it was abated. After discussion, it was agreed to leave the property on the nuisance list for six months to allow time for demolition. Property at 604 Linn St., owned by Duane Lahn was given 60 more days at the “public hearing” stage, with board members being told by Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone that H&S

Contracting has been hired to repair the hole in the foundation wall. Board members said that if the property is not fixed in the next 60 days, they will move it forward to Findings of Fact. The freighthouse property, owned by Shane Michael, was removed from Findings of Fact as the issue has been abated. Property at 1000 Rural St., owned by Smartbeltz LLC, was given 30 more days for work to be completed. In his monthly report to the board, Barone said he conducted 44 inspections between May 18 and June 23, including 20 rental inspections; new construction, 10; pre-permit, 5; and right of way, 9. He said there have been 14 permit applications, including six residential, two commercial and six right-of-way. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross gave an update on nuisances, indicating that as of Monday, 62 nuisances have been investigated, including 34 involving grass and weeds; 21 involving trash and debris; six involving unregistered vehicles; and one involving open storage of a vehicle. A total of 42 of the incidents have been cleared, with 13 sent for prosecution and seven currently active. A total of 25 cases remain on the court docket. The next meeting of the Building and Nuisance Board is scheduled for Monday, July 26.

Gallatin Aldermen Hear Feline Sanctuary Presentation The Gallatin Board of Aldermen heard plans for a feline sanctuary during a meeting held Monday evening. According to information provided by City Clerk Hattie Rains, the board met with Emily Anderson and Kyle Fuson, who gave a presentation on a Feline Pride Sanctuary and Rescue organization. The sanctuary, they said, would be a solution to the abundant stray cat population in the city. The two said they are working on obtaining their 501(c)(3) designation and would eventually like to purchase 200 acres in Daviess County to build their sanctuary. They indicated they came to the meeting to gather feedback from the board at this time. Also addressing the board was Shelby Berkenmeier with the North Central Business Facilitation group. She introduced herself to the board and provided a pamphlet. Board members approved the 2020 city audit as presented by John W. Gillum, CPA, and heard a report from Police Chief Mark Richards. Chief Richards presented a list of incidents that had been investigated and said there are four dogs currently housed at the pound. Public Works Director Mark Morey told aldermen that crews have been installing new electric and water AMI meters and radios, with training under way for the software programs associated with the project. The street department is repairing streets

with gravel and cold mix and rock chips have been delivered for the chip and seal projects. Crews plan to work on Benton, Forest and East Grand streets once there is an extended dry period in the forecast. Under old business, the board agreed to grant the picnic liquor license to The Friends of Gallatin for its Luau on the Green fundraising event. The event had to be postponed due to forecasted rain and has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 17. In other business, the board reminded residents that fireworks can only be set off on July 4 and City Administrator Lance Rains, in his report, announced the park will be getting a butterfly refuge area planted by a few volunteers. He said the clarifier construction permit for the wastewater treatment facility has been approved and the bid opening for the project was set for 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12 at Gallatin City Hall. The pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20 at city hall. A discussion was held on the new Juneteenth federal holiday, but no action was taken. The next regular meeting will be held on July 12 at which time the board will hold a public hearing to discuss the city’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant program and LAGERS will make a presentation to the board. That meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m.

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Chief Bradly Ralston, who was recently promoted to Deputy Fire Marshall of the Johnson County Fire District No. 1 in Gardner, KS, receives his pin from his daughter, Mackenzie, while daughter Madison watches. Also pictured is Johnson County Fire District No. 1 Chief Rob Kirk.

Ralston Earns Promotion Trenton native Bradly Ralston has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Fire Marshal with the Johnson County Fire Distrit No. 1 in Gardner, KS. According to the district, Chief Ralston began his career as a volunteer with Gardner Public Safety in 2008 before joining Fire District No 1 as a volunteer later that year. He joined the department in 2011 as a full-time firefighter and worked his way up through the ranks to become a Master Firefighter and joined the Prevention Division in May 2020 as an inspector. Most recently, he was named the Deputy Fire Marshal of District No. 1. A graduate of Trenton High School and a veteran who served five years in the U.S. Army, Chief Ralston is the son of retired Trenton Fire Chief Tony and Marlene Ralston, who attended the ceremony along with his wife, Cassy, and two daughters, Madison and Mackenzie. His daughters had the honor of participating in the pinning ceremony for their father.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department June 21: officers assisted another agency at a south residence, property damage at an east residence, and two nuisance violations at west and south residences. June 22: officers responded to a domestic dispute at a north residence and investigated possession of drug paraphernalia at an east residence. June 23: officers investigated suspicious circumstances at an east business, a nuisance violation at an east residence and responded to a domestic assault at a south residence. June 24: officers responded to a report of fraudulent use of a credit card and stealing at an east business. Officers also responded to a call of tampering with a victim at a south residence. June 25: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the north area, two nuisance violations at west residences, a domestic dispute at a north residence and made an arrest for possession of a controled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while revoked in the north area. June 26: officers made an arrest for assault at a south residence. June 27: officers responded to an assault at a north business, made an arrest on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance in the east area, responded to a domestic dispute at a north residence and assisted another agency at a south residence. LOCAL GRAIN PRICES June 30 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.98 (June 21),13.98 (Jul 21) 13.29(Oct. 21). Corn, 5.69 (June 21), 5.69 (Jul 21) 5.44 (Oct. 21). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.98 (June 21),13.98 (Jul 21) 13.29(Oct. 21). Corn, 5.69 (June 21), 5.69 (Jul 21) 5.44 (Oct. 21). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 7.14; soybeans, 14.65; wheat, 6.61. New Crop - Corn, 5.68; soybeans, 13.69; wheat, 6.57.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Michael C. Weaver, Kingston, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Ziccia E. Elder vs. Angelia N. Doss. REAL ESTATE Steven Hiskett to Aqua Finance Inc.

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Businessman and current State Representative J. Eggleston has announced his intentions to run for the Missouri State Senate in 2022. Eggleston is seeking the District 12 seat currently occupied by Senator Dan Hegeman, who will be vacating due to term limits. District 12 is currently comprised of 15 mostly rural counties of northwest Missouri, including Grundy, Andrew, Atchison, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Harrison, Holt, Mercer, Nodaway, Putnam, Sullivan and Worth. Eggleston, a DeKalb County resident, describes himself as a “staunch prolife, pro-Second Amendment Republican” who resides near the center of the senate district. He touts his experience and conservative voting record as evidence he is a defender of liberty and an opponent of high taxes. "We need a strong voice in Jeff City that reflects the conservative lifestyle of our district. That voice needs to represent our values and stand up for the freedoms we hold dear. We know northwest Missouri is a great place to live and raise our families, and our next state senator needs to back us up on that. I will be that voice in the State Senate just as I have been in the State House." While in the House, Rep. Eggleston has served on the Agriculture Policy Committee advocating for farmers and ranchers and has been endorsed by the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association in his prior elections. Eggleston has also been previously endorsed by Missouri Right to Life, Missouri Chamber of

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Commerce, and received service recognitions from The American Conservative Union and Missouri Farm Bureau. Eggleston has chaired the Ethics Committee and been a key member of the Ways and Means Committee, where he has authored language on numerous bills saving citizens money on their income and property taxes. In 2018, Eggleston donated one of his kidneys to his ailing wife and has since passed legislation to encourage others to give the gift of life through organ donation. Eggleston believes that not only do his character and expertise in tax policy give him an excellent basis to represent District 12, but so does his background in agriculture, education, and small business: “Nearly everyone in our rural communities is connected to farming, teaching or small business, and I feel blessed to have real life experience in all three. I was raised on a farm here in northwest Missouri. For the past 27 years, I’ve run a local business while also substitute teaching and coaching softball and golf. I want to ease burdens placed on family farms and local businesses and get government out of the way. I look forward to earning the votes of my fellow northwest Missourians in the following year.”

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This 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser was deemed a total loss after it caught fire at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lt. Jeremy Summers of the Trenton Fire Department reported that firefighters responded to the blaze at 1105 McPherson St., and found the passenger compartment of the vehicle, owned by Taytum and Deborah McPherson, fully engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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