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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.

J. Eggleston Announces His Candidacy For MO Senate

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

J. Eggleston 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.”

R-T Photo/Wendell Lenhart 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.

Drew’s Fireworks

388 N. Hwy. 65, Trenton, MO • Appx. 3 miles north of Trenton (Red building on the right before Route A) Open NOW - July 6, 2021 Hours: 8 am - close

LARGE SELECTION

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.