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REPUBLICAN-TIMES

Friday, August 2, 2019

TRENTON

Trenton, MO 64683

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 155th Year - No. 93

2019 NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI FAIR

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Livestock Judging, Parade Kick Off Events The 2019 edition of the North Central Missouri Fair got under way this week with livestock judging, a parade and 4-H Achievement activities held.

Swine Show There were 145 head of hogs in the swine show held on Wednesday in the livestock pavilion.

The supreme champion market lamb was exhibited by Emma Whitlock of Milan, who exhibited a Berkshire. The reserve champion market lamb was a market gilt exhibited by Colby Gillespie of Chillicothe. The champion boar was a Duroc exhibited

by Wade Horton of Chillicothe and Landry Oaks of Newtown exhibited the reserve animal, a Spotted. Courtney McCollum of Elmer exhibited the champion gilt, a Crossbred, with Emily Schreiner of Chillicothe exhibiting the reserve gilt, a Spotted Poland.

The showmanship class was divided into three age categories, with Lillian Smith of Braymer being named the winner in the 15 years and over category, while Lylah Smith, also of Braymer, won the intermediate category for ages 11 to 14. In the 8 to 10 years division, Andrew Schreiner of Chillicothe took top honors.

A total of 12 youngsters partici-

pated in the pee wee show.

Breed Champions Boars: Berkshire - Johannes Oaks of Newtown, champion, Dylan Swindler of Braymer, reserve; Chester White - Gage Swindler of Braymer, champion, Haley Kidd of Chillicothe, reserve; Duroc - Wade Horton of Chillicothe, champion, Russell Neeley of Brookfield, reserve; Spotted - Landry Oaks, champion, Emily Miller of Hale, reserve; Crossbred -Dolan Huber of Trenton, champion, Jesse Huber of Trenton, reserve.

Gilts: Berkshire - Colby Gillespie, champion, Dylan Swindler, reserve; Chester White - Haley Kidd, champion, Gage Swindler, reserve; Duroc - Maggie Horton of Chillicothe, champion, Elijah Coats of Cowgill, reserve; Hampshire - Anderson Rogers of Bethany, champion, Bailey Neeley, reserve; Hereford -Remington Rhodes of Trenton, champion; Poland China - Haley Kidd, champion, Carson Rhodes of Trenton, reserve; Spotted Poland - Emily Schreiner, champion, Grant Oaks, reserve; Yorkshire - Kate Rogers of Bethany, champion, Leanna Smith of Braymer, reserve; Crossbred - Courtney McCollum, champion, Lainie Cowan of Livonia, reserve.

Barrows: Berkshire - Emma Whit-

R-T Photo/Wendell Lenhart

The North Central Missouri Fair Parade was held on Tuesday night, using the theme “Making the Fair a Family Tradition.” The Richard Cotton family, pictured above, was named winner of the “Largest Number of Family Members in the Fair Parade” category.

lock, champion, Kate Rogers, reserve; Chester White - Grant Oaks, champion; Duroc - Timothy Summers of Chillicothe, champion, Seth Summers of Chillicothe, reserve; Hampshire - Andrew Schreiner, champion; Hereford - Trent Peniston of Chillicothe, champion, Warren Meservey of Chillicothe, reserve; Poland China - Mason Meservey of

Chillicothe, champion, Gunner Young of Meadville, reserve; Spotted Poland - Landry Oaks, champion, Johannes Oaks, reserve; Tamworth Warren Meservey, champion; Crossbred - Lillian Smith, champion, Courtney McCollum, reserve; champion barrow - Emma Whitlock’s Berkshire; reserve champion barrow - Timothy Summers, Duroc; cham-

pion market animal - Colby Gillespie; reserve champion, Lillian Smith.

Ribbon winners will be listed on the Republican-Times website and will be included in a special section to be published following the fair.

Parade The fair parade was held on Tues-

Briefs...

Tax Hearing On Agenda The Grundy County Commission plans to hold its annual tax rate hearing as part of Tuesday’s regular meeting.

The public hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m., with the proposed rate being .2009 on the $100 assessed valuation, which is the maximum after the sales tax rollback from a tax ceiling of .3918. The county’s assessed valuation for 2019 is $132,599,802, which is up slightly from the 2018 figure of $132,390,260 and is expected to generate around $235,000. The 2019 rate is down from the 2018 rate of .2374. Included in the assessed valuation is $2,086,402 in new construction.

In addition to setting the tax levy, the commission plans to meet with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m.

Back To School Event R-T Photo/Diane Lowrey

Trenton resident Larry Huffstutter, right, introduced the documentary “Scramble the Seawolves,” which was shown in the Hoover Theater of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library on Monday evening. Huffstutter and Pam Samel of Rolla, left, were members of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron-3, known as the Seawolves, who provided cover for military ground forces during in Vietnam during the war. Former Trenton resident Eric Alexander was a pilot with the squadron.

TRENTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Class Events Planned

Weekend Reunion Set Trenton High School alumni will be returning home to celebrate class reunions during the annual THS Alumni Weekend celebration set for Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 1.

A number of activities are planned, beginning on Thursday with the “Welcome Home Alums” celebration and unveiling of decorated windows in the downtown area. Classes are being encouraged to set up special displays in downtown business buildings to celebrate the Bulldog spirit. Music and food is also tentatively scheduled to be featured that evening.

The all-alumni mixer will kick off Friday’s schedule. The event, hosted by the THS Class of 1965, will be held at the Riverside Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m. and is open to all alumni and friends. Light snacks will be provided and there will be a cash bar available.

For football fans, the THS Bulldogs will be holding their season opener at home on Friday night. Trenton will take on Lathrop in a 7 o’clock matchup at C.F. Russell Stadium.

The all-alumni open house and registration takes place at the THS commons on Satur-

day from 9 a.m. to noon.

Alumni are invited to stop by and meet with members from other classes who will be gathering and visiting. The THS Class of 1970 will be hosting the event.

Round-robin tennis competition will take place at the THS courts, beginning at 9 a.m. Randall Hutchinson and Mitch Dougan are in charge of the event, which is open to the public.

That evening will be the allalumni dance at the Black Silo Winery from 9 p.m. to midnight.

See Alumni, Page 7

National Weather Service Mostly sunny and warm this weekend with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s. The high on Monday, July 29 was 87, Tuesday’s high was 82 and Wednesday’s high was 75. The overnight low ws 65. A total of 1.55 inches of rain fell during the first three days of the week, bringing the monthly total to 5.21 inches. Wednesday’s high at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 71, the low was 64 with .54 of an inch of rain.

Bright Futures Trenton is teaming up with the Grundy County Health Department, the Trenton R-9 School District as well as local churches, organizations, businesses and individuals to present the second annual Back to School Event on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Events will be held throughout the day to help students and families needing assistance in getting their children ready for the school year. The following activities are scheduled (time and location are listed): R-9 student enrollment and distribution of school supplies, elementary school gym shoes and “gently used” Bulldog apparel - Trenton High School from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Grundy County Health Fair Screening (open to all Grundy County students) - 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church.

Clothing and new shoe distribution and free student haircuts - 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.

Popcorn and soda for students - 2 to 6 p.m. at Trenton Cinema.

Hy-Vee family cookout for Back to School participants - 6 to 8 p.m. at Moberly Park.

Swimming Party - 7 to 9 p.m. at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center.

R-9 Tax Levy Hearing The Trenton R-9 School District will hold its tax rate hearing prior to the regular board of education meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

The hearing will be held at 5:25 p.m. in the district office.

The proposed levy is $4.1270 on the $100 assessed valuation, which is 1.8 cents lower than a year ago. The 2019 rate is anticipated to generate $3,342,424 in tax revenue based on an assessed valuation of $80,989,187, which is an increase of $490,814 from last year. Included in the 2019 assessed valuation is $1,751,294 in new construction.

What’s Inside...

The Trenton High School softball team held a camp this week in preparation for the 2019 season this fall. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for photos and comments from new THS Head Coach Joel Hultman.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT Review Conducted

City ISO Rating Improves The Trenton Fire Department has announced that the city’s ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating has improved from a 5 to 3/3Y, placing the TFD among the top 15 percent of departments nationwide.

Fire Chief Brandon Gibler said Trenton recently underwent a review conducted by the ISO to update the city’s public protection classification, including a complete analysis of Trenton’s structural fire suppression delivery system. In the last review conducted in 2014, Trenton maintained a 5 rating.

The new classification of 3/3Y represents a significant improvement, according to Gibler. The new rating goes into effect on Aug. 1 and can result in lower insurance premiums for homeowners and commercial business owners.

The improved rating also serves to attract new development and businesses to Trenton.

Reductions are dependent on several variables, Gibler said, and will vary by insurance company. Property owners should contact their insurance providers to inquire if their premiums will be impacted by the new classification rating.

Gibler said the improved ISO rating is largely the result of the following: • improved automatic aid/partnership with the See ISO, Page 7

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SPORTS

Sports Briefs...

Black & Gold Book Options The Trenton Quarterback Club is currently taking orders for Grandparent Lines and Senior Salutes for the annual Black & Gold Book.

Grandparent Lines are available for $10 while the cost of Senior Salutes start at $25. Senior Salutes recognize seniors in all fall sports as well as senior cheerleaders, band and color guard members. The deadline for Grandparent Lines and Senior Salutes is Friday, Aug. 9.

For more information, persons may contact Jeanie Griffin at 359-7904.

Schuett Wins Medals Gary Schuett of Trenton participated in the State ShowMe Games in Columbia on Saturday, July 27.

Schuett placed first in the hurdles in the 70-to-79-year-old age division and also took gold in the 100-meter dash, winning the 75-to-79-year-old age division.

MLS All-Stars Handed Loss ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major League Soccer's elite had no answers for Atletico Madrid.

The 10-time Spanish League champions beat the MLS All-Stars 3-0 Wednesday night, with Marcos Llorente, Joao Felix, Diego Costa scoring goals to pace the rout before a sellout crowd of 25,527.

The loss was the fourth straight for MLS in its annual AllStar game, which matches the league's top players against international competition.

The MLS's best have faced international opponents 16 times in the All-Star Game. The past two years, Italian powerhouse Juventus and Spain's Real Madrid won on penalty kicks after the teams played to 1-1 draws through 90 minutes.

Saints’ Thomas Sets Market NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The agent for New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas says Thomas and the Saints have agreed on a new five-year, $100 million deal.

Andrew Kessler of the agency Athletes First, who joined colleague David Mulugheta in negotiating the deal with the Saints, says the contract pays Thomas about $61 million in guaranteed salary and bonuses.

The agreement brings to an end Thomas' training camp holdout that spanned five practices.

The Saints had a scheduled day off on Wednesday and Thomas was expected to rejoin practice on Thursday.

Thomas had 321 catches for 3,787 yards and 23 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Trenton Softball Camp

Different Feel For Trenton Softball When the Trenton High School softball team stepped onto Griffin Field for their annual team camp this week, there was a noticeably different feel for the team that enters the season as the defending state runners-up at the Class 2 level.

Five varsity starters - so instrumental in that run to the state championship game - are gone. John Cowling, who guided the program for seven years, is on to the next chapter of his personal career - serving as the assistant principal at Trenton High School.

Despite the new feel, this is still the program that has played for a district championship in each of the last 10 seasons, won six of them and advanced to the state final four twice, finishing second each time.

But this team is not concerned with the trophies in the case so much as defining themselves and the season which is now upon them. New Head Coach Joel Hultman, an assistant in the program a year ago, sees the camp as an opportunity to launch this new era of Bulldog softball.

“I think it’s going pretty well and the girls are having a positive experience,” Hultman said of the camp. “We are trying to come together as a team and maximize our potential.

That’s what we keep talking about - having the focus put on (this team), not the history of

R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

Lexi Whitaker takes part in a short swing drill during the Trenton Softball Camp at Griffin Field on Wednesday. Whitaker is one of just four returning varsity starters for the Bulldogs.

the program.”

The biggest benefit for Trenton as it transitions over is the return of Maci Moore, Lexi Whitaker, McKayla Blackburn and Chandler Lynch. All four were varsity starters last season and will be leaned on heavily this year. Finding complementary players to go around that core was one of the goals Hultman had, not just for this camp, but for this sum-

mer.

“I have got to see a lot and we have rotated a lot of girls,” Hultman said. “(Tuesday) was great, (Wednesday) was great.

(Assistant) Coach (Kameron) Cool and I both feel great about who is going to step up.

There is going to be competition for different spots. What we are going to do once we start practices is just find who the top nine or the top 10 are

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

and those girls who are right there just need to keep battling.”

Trenton’s camp wrapped up on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will travel to Brookfield for a jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 24 before opening the season in earnest on Monday, Sept. 2 with a road trip to Unionville to take on Putnam County in a Grand River Conference match-up.

Trade Deadline

Astros Trade For Greinke

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Winners of the local Elks Soccer Shoot competition, held in June, were honored at a ceremony on July 21 at the Elks Lodge in Trenton. Those winners included (pictured above, but not in order) Hudson Swank, first U8 boys; Mason Wilson, tied for second U8 boy; Lee Riddle, tied for second U8 boys; Jordyn Dixon, first U8 girls; Shakota Riddle, second U8 girls; Caleb Dixon, first U10 boys; Jerry Shirley, second U10 boys; Timberlon Hignutt, first U10 girls; Chase Foster, first U12 boys; Leon McPherson, second U12 boys; Payton Foster, first U12 girls; Trakor Hignutt, first U14 boys; Dariana Sanchez, first U14 girls; Emma Roberts, second U14 girls; and Olivia Roberts, first U16 girls.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Seconds after Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow pulled off perhaps the most shocking deal of this trade deadline to bring Zack Greinke to an already stacked Astros rotation he surveyed the stunned room in a bit of a daze.

"I can't believe we just added Zack Greinke to this rotation and this team," Luhnow said, sharing the thought he had as he completed the trade.

Luhnow orchestrated the swap to bring the six-time AllStar who won the 2009 AL Cy Young Award to Houston from Arizona in exchange for four minor leaguers as the headliner of a flurry of trades he made on Wednesday to beef up the talented squad.

Houston also acquired two other pitchers, getting starter Aaron Sanchez and reliever Joe Biagini from Toronto and bringing back catcher Martin Maldonado, who spent the last 41 games with the team in 2018, from the Cubs.

Luhnow said getting Greinke only became a possibility in the last two days and talks for the veteran right-hander didn't really heat up until the final 24 hours.

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thought it was dead and times I thought it was 50/50, but at no point did I think it was over 50/50," he said. "And then when it all came together we just looked at each other in the room and said: 'Is this really happening?' We kind of had to pinch ourselves."

The 2017 World Series champs were in the market for another starter as the rotation behind their top three has performed inconsistently this season. The Arizona ace is 10-4 with a 2.87 ERA in 22 starts this season and provides a pronounced upgrade over the variety of players they've cycled through to start behind Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley this season.

Arizona agreed to send Houston $24 million to offset much of the $74,161,290 Greinke is owed in salary plus $2 million to cover the assignment bonus he gets for being traded. The Diamondbacks pay the Astros $2 million on Nov. 1 for the assignment bonus and pay Houston $3,333,333 on Oct. 15 plus $10,333,333 each on July 1 in 2020 and 2021.

Greinke's $206.5 million, six-year contract includes a $31.5 million salary for this year — which has $10,161,290 remaining — plus $32 million in each of the next two seasons. His deal defers $10.5 million in 2019 salary and $11 million in each of the next two years, and Houston assumes responsibility for the deferred money being accrued starting Thursday.

Luhnow said it was difficult to give up four top prospects to snag the 35-year-old Greinke, but that he and owner Jim Crane believed they needed to be aggressive to upgrade this team, even though it has a comfortable lead atop the AL West.

"Every year going forward there's going to be multiple good players reaching free agency so you just don't know when you're going to assemble a group this talented again," Luhnow said. "So you have to

take advantage of that and that's something Jim believes in and so do I. It's a balancing act ... but we are definitely going for it this year."

Greinke's addition gives the Astros four starting pitchers with ERAs in the top 15 in the majors this year. Verlander is fifth with a 2.73 ERA, Greinke is ninth, Cole is 11th at 2.94 and Wade Miley ranks 14th at 3.06. Verlander leads the AL in wins (14) and ERA, and Cole tops with the majors with 212 strikeouts.

Greinke won the Cy Young Award when he went 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA in 33 starts for the Royals. His other top season came in 2015 with the Dodgers when he won a career-high 19 games and posted a career-low 1.66 ERA in 33 starts. In a 16-year career, in which he also had stops in Milwaukee and with the Los Angeles Angels, he's gone 197-122 with a 3.36 ERA in 477 games.

Greinke has long seemed less than thrilled to speak with reporters and even sometimes been called aloof by teammates, but the Astros aren't worried about how he'll fit in with their team.

"I don't know him personally but I think he's not a guy that seeks the limelight and that actually works well for us here in Houston," Luhnow said. "Slotting in with Verlander and Cole he's not going to have to be a guy that's in front of the camera the whole time."

And his Astros teammates were ecstatic that Luhnow and Crane were able to add an arm like his to the squad.

"What a pickup," Cole said.

"They nailed it. They did a magnificent job."

While Greinke was certainly the star of Houston's trade haul, the Astros believe that Sanchez and Biagini will be valuable as they chase their second title. Luhnow called Sanchez and Biagini "big arms" and said Sanchez could start for them as early as Saturday, but could be used out of the bullpen during the playoffs.

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ACROSS MISSOURI STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 THE FIRST STEP IN SECURING THE BORDERS There is a national security folks on the other side of the crisis at our southern border. Il- aisle say that building the wall legal immigrants, human traffick- will be too expensive, inhumane, ers, drug smugglers, and gangs and immoral. Yet, it hasn't are abusing our open border and stopped us from spending bilAmerican citizens are paying the lions of dollars building thouprice. It’s time we put an end to sands of miles of wall all over this crisis - and step one is build- this country. We call them noise abatement walls and they’re deing a wall.

This didn’t used to be a parti- signed to cut down on road san issue. This used to be noise along our highways. There something both Republicans are more than 3,000 miles of and Democrats could agree on - these walls all across America that we need a real, physical 20, even 30 feet high in places.

In comparison, our southern barrier on the southern border to keep America safe and secure. border only runs about 2,000 It's something I've supported all miles and we’ve already got real physical barriers that run along along.

Yet today we hear a lot of about half of that. Maybe there’s

HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

SAVE ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY Every year, the state of Missouri administers a sales tax holiday during the back-to-school season. This year, the tax holiday starts at the beginning of the day on Friday, Aug. 2, and runs until the end of the day on Sunday, Aug. 4. I encourage anyone who will be purchasing school supplies, whether as a student, parent or teacher, to take full advantage of this event.

During the holiday, state sales tax - currently set at 4.225 percent - will not be collected on certain education-related pur-

chases, including clothing, personal computers and other school supplies, although sales tax will still be collected on other items. Section 144.049 of the Missouri Revised Statutes lists the specific products that are eligible for the tax holiday. You can view this list, as well as information on price limits during the event, by visiting the Missouri Department of Revenue’s tax holiday information page.

In addition to the exemption from state sales tax, some cities, counties and special districts

something I’m missing, but I guess I don’t understand why building a wall to keep our country safe and secure is immoral and inhumane while it’s fine and dandy to spend billions on walls that line our highways to cut down on noise. It just doesn’t make sense. Unless this has more to do with the person proposing it now.

The obstructionists have been at this for months. When President Trump declared a national emergency in February to secure our border, they tried everything they could to stop him. I was proud to lead the charge in the House to support President Trump’s effort to build the wall.

Fortunately, Americans got another victory last week in our efforts to get this done. The Supreme Court finally gave the green light to build the wall and secure our border after months of legal wrangling. otal decision affirms what we knew all along - that this crisis is a national emergency and we must deal with it now. Step one build the wall.

have chosen to eliminate local sales and use taxes during the holiday. The Department of Revenue has compiled a list of the effective sales and use tax rates for each county during the tax holiday, which you can find on the information page linked above. If you are planning on taking advantage of the tax holiday, be sure to check the effective rate for your area.

If you have any questions regarding the sales tax holiday that are not answered on the Department of Revenue’s information page, you can contact department staff by email at salesuse@dor.mo.gov.As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My capitol office number is 573-751-1415, my email address is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Audit Questions Public Safety Contract JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's former public safety director oversaw $1.25 million in payments to a charitable foundation he had ties with and he logged vacation time, including trips to the Daytona 500, as work time, according to a state audit released Wednesday.

A review of former director Drew Juden's time leading the Department of Public Safety found that the agency shelled out $1.25 million to the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation for police fingerprinting technology. That's despite the fact that the Missouri State Highway Patrol already was providing that service to the agency with money from a federal grant.

The audit raised questions about the switch because Juden served as chairman of the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation in 2016, giving the contract "the appearance of a conflict of interest."

"Missourians should have confidence their tax dollars are being used appropriately and that contracts are awarded in a way that gets the very best return on their investment. No one should think they are above those rules," Democratic Auditor Nicole Gal-

loway said in a statement.

"That's why it's so troubling that this audit uncovered deliberate actions to try to sidestep these policies."

None of the listed phone numbers for Juden were active on Wednesday and The Associated Press wasn't able to reach him for comment. He previously told KFVS-TV that he had distanced himself from the contract process.

Former Republican Gov. Eric Greitens appointed Juden to lead the Public Safety Department in January 2017.

Juden left shortly after Greitens resigned in June 2018 in the face of possible impeachment.

New Gov. Mike Parson requested the audit after Sandra Karsten took over as public safety director in September 2018. Karsten called for an internal audit shortly after assuming the job, and at the time said the internal review raised concerns that merited a more in-depth investigation of past administration practices.

The audit by Galloway's office found that under Juden, the agency asked to contract with the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation.

Auditors wrote that the agency's justification for switching "was that the fund-

ing being appropriated was a 'local initiative'" and that the foundation "had a vested interest in managing the project."

But the Auditor's Office said that wasn't true and claimed that Juden's administration "provided false assertions" in order to get an exemption that allowed the department to shell out money to the charitable foundation.

The audit also found that Juden reported working 8-hour days while he was in Florida.

A staffer who managed Juden's calendar told auditors that the trips were personal and included attending the Daytona 500 NASCAR races in 2017 and 2018.

"The former Director stated that as long as he had access to telephone or email, he considered himself to be working," the report said.

According to auditors, Juden also drove agency vehicles 44% more than past directors and didn't report the number of miles traveled, the purpose of his trips and where he went.

In a response included in the audit, Karsten wrote that the agency agrees with the findings and "have already, and will continue, to take the necessary steps" to implement Galloway's recommendations.

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OP/ED

The Final Word

by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor

Swine Show Memories

By the time this column is published, the 2019 North Central Missouri Fair will be nearly over.

This marks the 41st year in which I have been involved with the event in some form or fashion - taking photos of livestock winners, gathering contest information, watching grandstand events, etc.

I never really thought about it too much until I went to the Pee Wee Swine Show on Wednesday morning and watched twin brothers parade their animals around the ring, then realized these two boys were the sons Diane Lowrey of a little girl (Erika Hutson Swindler) who I took pictures of years ago doing the same thing.

And now that I think about it, many of the youth whose photos I take now are children or, dare I say it, grandchildren of boys and girls I have taken pictures of since joining the Republican-Times in 1978.

Being at the swine show reminded me of the first fair I ever attended after coming to work at the newspaper.

Unlike how we cover the livestock shows today, we would have an individual at the fair for the entire day, snapping photos of the different winners as they were named instead of taking them at the end, as we do now.

Needless to say, there was a lot of sitting around while classes were being judged. Although I came from an agriculture community in northeast Missouri, I didn’t live in the country so my knowledge of farm animals was pretty limited. I did have it explained to me that hogs could get a little frisky while being shown and back then, there was no fencing between the animals and audience like there is now.

So I’m sitting in the bleachers, watching boys and girls march their animals around the ring to be judged. And before I know it, one of the hogs gets away from its owner and starts heading my way. Since I was sitting on about the second or third row, I didn’t really think much about it until the animal got to the bleachers and began climbing up the seats while trying to get away from its handler. As the hog moved closer, I kept scooting up a little higher until I finally got to the top of the bleachers and couldn’t go anywhere else. Meanwhile, the young man showing the hog was able to corral the animal and get it back to the ring and the show continued. I’m not sure what ribbon the hog ended up getting or whether or not it was judged for a championship plaque, but it was my first introduction to now-Grundy County Associate Commissioner Joe Brinser, the owner of that rascally swine who taught me that being closest to the ring isn’t always the best seat at the show. It’s a story both Joe and I still chuckle about every year around fair time and one I will definitely never forget. ********** Just a reminder about the Bright Futures Trenton Back to School Event, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Students and families needing help in getting ready for school are encouraged to take part in the day’s activities, which will include help with online registration; distribution of shoes, clothing and school supplies; free haircuts; a health fair; and a meal and free swimming at Moberly Park. A schedule of activities appears on the front page of today’s Republican-Times and can also be found on the Bright Futures Trenton Facebook page.

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Meat Labels & Free Speech Will meat by any other name still appeal to consumers? A battle over whether fake meat must be labeled as such for consumers' sake is intensifying, and a Missouri law sits squarely at the heart of the debate.

Guest Editorials Last year, the state became the first in the nation to make it a criminal offense for businesses to misrepresent as meat a product that is not derived from livestock or poultry.

The law aims to limit confusion as consumers navigate grocery store aisles filled with a growing number of plant-based products and other meat alternatives that look a whole lot like traditional burgers, hot dogs, turkey and more. Violators face up to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

Tofurky, a vegetarian food company, advocacy group Good Food Institute, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri have filed suit, arguing that the First Amendment allows companies to label products as they see fit.

Free speech is not a license to mislead consumers.

Missouri's truth-in-advertising laws exists for a reason.

If food is plant-based, companies should label it accordingly. No one should be left wondering what they're consuming.

After months of negotiations, a settlement in the case appeared to be within reach earlier this year. Those talks stalled this month when attorneys from both sides told U.S. District Senior Judge Fernando Gaitan that they were unable to reach a final agreement.

The plaintiffs, citing a right to compete in the free market, had previously asked Gaitan to deem the law unconstitutional.

The impasse sets the stage for a lengthy legal fight, one that could have ramifications nationwide. Several states have followed Missouri's lead in regulating packaging for meat alternatives.

This issue should not be complicated: Fake meat isn't meat.

As an array of plant-based and clean-meat products gain popularity, consumers should know what, exactly, they're eating. Companies such as Tofurky, Impossible Foods, which makes the Impossible Burger, and Beyond Meat, which developed the Beyond Burger, should be required to inform consumers that their products are derived from plants or non-traditional agriculture.

Mark Dopp, senior vice president of regulatory affairs and general counsel to the North American Meat Institute, said a labeling law levels the playing field for cattle ranchers who are supportive of the rule.

The organization hasn't taken sides on the issue, Dopp said, adding that the federal government defines meat as "the part of the muscle of any cattle, sheep, swine, or goats, which is skeletal." Terms such as "hamburger," ''sausage," and "bacon" are also clearly defined.

"When it comes to labeling, the federal government has standards of identity," Dopp said. "As long as a

plant-based product doesn't misrepresent itself as something that it is not — which is meat — let the market decide."

Missouri's law allows label qualifiers such as "plantbased" to precede "meat" terms.

Proponents of the labeling regulations correctly argue that labeling on plant-based meat alternatives is misleading and confusing to consumers. Opponents say the new meatless, plant-based alternatives are healthy competition for the cattle industry.

But plant-based burgers are not beef in the traditional sense. They should be regulated. And requiring the use of a "plant-based'" qualifier on packaging is simply a matter of truth in advertising.

The court will determine the merits of Missouri's law.

But properly labeling products doesn't infringe on a company's right to free speech or its ability to turn a profit. And bewildered consumers won't be left asking, "Where's the beef?"

— Kansas City Star

Gift Cap Working Last year, voters — fed up with the Missouri Legislature's failed attempts to police itself through ethics reform — passed Clean Missouri.

It was a sweeping ethics reform initiative petition that, among other things, bans lobbyists from giving any single gift worth more than $5 to lawmakers. That, according to proponents, means no more steak dinners, expensive booze or junkets.

Anyone with a cursory knowledge of the workings at the Capitol knows such gifts were standard fare. For decades, the building was awash in gifts ranging from lobbyist-provided meals to expensive fruit baskets, not to mention box seats at sporting events.

It's all part of the business of buying influence, which isn't always in the best interest of the general public.

However, the law changed that, and the change appears to be working.

A KCUR-FM, Kansas City, analysis of state data concludes that spending on lawmakers dropped 94 percent since voters approved the $5 cap, according to an Associated Press story we ran Sunday.

That amounted to less than $17,000, compared to last year's spending of about $300,000.

Lawmakers have long defended the gifts, saying a free meal doesn't buy their vote. Maybe not, but it does give lobbyists a level of access to elected officials that we as constituents don't have.

In the AP story, Kelly Gillespie, lobbyist and president of the Missouri Biotech Association, said his group last year spent about $4,000 on a tour of life science businesses in western Missouri in an effort to educate lawmakers on drug discovery and health care affordability.

That amount is prohibited under the new rules.

But he understands why voters enacted the limit.

"There were other folks that were taking people to the Daytona 500 or to rock concerts or Masters golf tickets," Gillespie said in the story. "And there was a feeling that it had gotten too much, and it was the Wild West."

So voters should realize their wishes have been realized — undo influence is waning.

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Red Hatters Celebrate Christmas The Rowdy Red Hatters attended a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas in Julyâ&#x20AC;? event on July 25, hosted by the Red Hat Honeys of Spickard and held at the Spickard Christan Church.

The room was decorated in a Christmas theme with members of the Red Hat Honeys serving the meal. Cindy Jennings played the piano for entertainment as Christmas carols were sung. Several

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Shelburne Cathy Rice On Sunday, July 28, the congregation at Shelburne Baptist Church had the youth sing â&#x20AC;&#x153;10,000 Reasonsâ&#x20AC;? for the special. Pastor Aaron Stark used Romans 14:10-13 as reference for the message he presented.

Karen Prothero went to a swim party in Trenton on Tuesday with the Gifted Group. Cathie Rice visited the Disney Museum in Marceline on Friday with Mark and Lois Rice and Denise Boger of North Carolina and John Rice of Trenton. John and Margaret Rice hosted a supper on Satur-

day for Mark and Lois Rice, Denise and Jonathon Boger, Debra Clark, Kara Rice, Trey and Brenna Clark and twin daughters, Doug and Jean Eakin, Dean and Cathy Rice, Karen Prothero, Karen Prewitt and Evelyn Trickel.

This week we are supposed to be able to watch the skies and see meteors at a pretty quick clip. I got beyond the pole light and sat and watched the southern sky, waiting and waiting until Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;finally saw one red meteor. Impatience and sleep lured me back into the house and a lovely sleep.

Dockery Chapel Terri Reid Lucy and Betsy Price lit the altar candles at the Dockery Chapel Church on Sunday, July 28. Randy and Crystal Oneal led the congregation in singing the praise songs "Glorious Day" and "What a Beautiful Name.â&#x20AC;? Vicki Meservey gave the morning announcements. Erin Carriker announced that a family fishing time together will be on Sunday, Aug. 4 at Adrian Cox's pond, starting at 3 p.m. Worms and fishing rods will be pro-

vided. Rev. Jim King read scripture taken from Matthew 5 before he delivered his message, "This is Us - In the Hard Times.â&#x20AC;? He spoke about how difficult times are handled.

The closing song, "It is Well With My Soul," was sung before the benediction.

Dockery Chapel was to have an entry in the North Central Missouri Parade this week. Several children from the church left on Monday for church camp.

Ford Judy Jackson James and Dennine Gott were the greeters on Sunday morning, July 28 at the Galt Christian Church. Zadie Richardson and Kolt Matthews were the candlelighters. Brian Peterson read the opening scripture and gave a prayer. The offering was received by James and Shawn Gott and Chris and Gabe Novak. Shawn gave the prayer. Alex Peterson gave the communion devotion and the communion prayers were given by Brian and Opie Peterson. Bobbie Novak spoke on the symptoms of compassion fatigue and gave an update on the Show-Me home for the special. In lieu of a sermon, Stan Richardson asked the congregation to come and surround the Novak family, with prayers given for them. Jerry and Sharon Berry took shut-in communion.The men's prayer breakfast will be held on Saturday, Aug 3 at the parsonage.

The Galt Baptist Church held services Sunday morning, July 28. Gene Schreffler's message was "Why Go to Church," with scripture from Matthew 16:15-20.

Jerry and Sharon Berry, Bruce and Tammy Paulus, Ruby Elliott and Miranda and Micaiah Paulus were Thursday

supper guests of Drew, Jordyn, Aiden, Kit and Bennett Paulus.

The Berrys attended the rodeo on Friday evening at the North Central Missouri Fair and ate supper on Saturday at the Laredo Lions Club. They joined Danny and Colt Berry, Ruby Elliott and Shirley Graves for dinner in Trenton on Sunday. The Berrys, the Bruce and Drew Paulus families, Ruby Elliott, Shirley Graves and Danny and Colt Berry attended the North Central Missouri Fair parade on Tuesday evening.

Stan and Mary Helen Richardson held Bible study on Thursday afternoon at the Sunnyview Nursing Home and also visited several residents.

Zadie and Zoey Richardson spent the weekend with Stan and Mary Helen. Judy Jackson accompanied Stan, Mary Helen, Zadie and Zoey to Columbia on Sunday afternoon to attend a Show-Me soccer game in which Ozzie Richardson was playing. They visited the Barry Richardson family in Moberly and Stan, Mary Helen and Judy returned home on Sunday night.

Judy Jackson visited Les and Lora Jackson a few times this week and also visited several residents at the Sunnyview Nursing Home.

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Duane and Mary Maxine Elliott Christy will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Humphreys Community Center. The couple were married on Aug. 10, 1944 in Everett, WA. After a long train ride by a beautiful teenage girl to meet her World War II seaman, they went to the courthouse with friends to start their lives together as husband and wife. They have two sons, Larry and his wife, Donna and Gary and his wife, Barbara; five grandchildren; five step-granddaughters; 13 great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-granddaughter. All family and friends are invited to attend. The couple request no gifts. Cards may also be sent to the couple at 29010 April Drive, Humphreys, MO 64646.

Church Activities

Chalk Art Ministry Planned Chalk Artist and Bible teacher Randy Davis will share his talents during presentations at the Grundy Center United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18.

Davis will bring his Drawing Closer Ministries to the church at 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 18. Both presentations are open to the public.

A resident of Ottumwa, IA,

Davis uses a unique visual method to convey Biblical principles and how they can be applied to modern day living.

His chalk drawing concludes the presentation, which is enhanced by colored lights and special black light effects revealing a previously drawn â&#x20AC;&#x153;hiddenâ&#x20AC;? picture.

For more information about Davis and his ministry, persons can go to www.chalkartist.com.

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Rural Dale Linda Urich Rural Dale Baptist Church attendance was 70 for Sunday school and 107 for worship on Sunday, July 28. Piano solos were presented by Shaina Frisbie and Elijah Shuler for the special music.

Congratulated on their wedding anniversary were Jonathan and Betsy McCully.

Pastor Brad Prater gave the sermon, â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Angry Shade

Christmas trivia games were also played and gifts were handed out as well.

Members attending were Nancy Bland, Marsue Casebeer, Vera Cox, Deloris Winings, Carol Herrold, Shirley Hudson, Twylia Whitney, Linda Peoples, Marilyn Simpson,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Donna Figg, Peggy Kirby, Shirley Todd, Diana Hoppe, Sharon Johnson and Queen Mother Elaine Rudd.

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Scripture reference was Jonah 4:1-11. It was announced Walter Plant will give a concert at the church at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. AWANAS will begin in September.

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Grundy County Museum Open, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Church Women United Thrift Shop open, 17th &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Crowder State Park Amphitheater:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Explorer Hour at 10 a.m., Hands-On Programs (â&#x20AC;&#x153;History of Fireâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water Cycleâ&#x20AC;?) at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

Community Card Playing, Galt Lions Hall, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY Grundy County Museum Open, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous, St.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1936-43, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 8:30 a.m.

Chapter MN, PEO, Robin Wilson, 5:30 p.m. Meet at old JCPenney parking lot at 5:15 p.m. to carpool.

Church Women United, Thrift Shop Meeting Room, 4 p.m.

Chapter 60, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Hall, 7 p.m.

WICâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Recertification and Check Pickup by Appointment, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Food Pantry, Food Pantry Meeting Room, 4 p.m.

Weight Busters, Grundy County Health Department. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 485-6424.

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.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 3592704 or 357-2367.

MIâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Support Group, North 65 Center, 7 p.m.

Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library open until 7 p.m.

Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801, Lodge Hall, meal at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Line Dancers, North 65 Center, 9:30 a.m.

Cards, North 65 Center, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1953, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 8:30 a.m.

Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m.

Bloodmobile, Galt Lions Club, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Scrappy Quilters Guild, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Joseph L. Norton VFWâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Post No. 919, VFW Hall, meal at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Walk-In Tuesday, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crafty Ladies, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Veterans Mobile Medical Unit, Wright Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Hospital parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 816-9222000 for appointment.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Spickard Coffee Club,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Spickard Fire Station Kitchen, 8 a.m.

Cards, North 65 Center, 12:30 p.m.

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Soybeans Continue To Emerge Temperatures last week averaged 73.7 degrees, 3.8 degrees below normal.

Precipitation averaged 0.84 inches statewide, 0.13 inches below normal. There were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 28. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short, 14 percent short, 75 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus.

Subsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short, 9 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 11 percent surplus.

Corn silking progressed to 77 percent, 22 percentage points behind last year. Corn dough progressed to 21 percent, 49 percentage points behind last year. Corn condition was rated at 7 percent very poor, 17 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 30 percent good and 4 percent excellent.

Soybeans emerged progressed to 95 percent. Soybeans blooming progressed to 38 percent this week, while soybeans setting pods progressed to 9 percent. Soybean condition was rated at 4 percent very poor, 13 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 38 percent good and 3 percent excellent.

Alfalfa second cutting progressed to 87 percent while alfalfa third cutting progressed to 15 percent. Other hay first cutting progressed to 93 percent.

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by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

SCIENCE CONTINUES TO CHANGE, FARMERS MUST RUSH TO CATCH UP Science doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand still.

Scientists dig deeper in all subjects, bringing new ways.

This applies to farming as much as hard sciences.

Farmers learned long ago how science helps their farms change. Huge changes came in corn when skill of selecting ears of corn to shell seed from cobs to plant next year. Corn hybrids, brought seed in paper bags. That wiped out seed selection at home.

Now with stacked genetics, seed corn making moved from those original crossbred hybrids.

In recent years, big changes emerged as weather changed right down to the roots of every crop grown.

On the livestock side, genomics affects cattle breeding on the farm. With corn, genomics changes go back at the seed corn company. With cows, farmers make those genetic selections. Amazing progress took place in beef herds. Beef farmers followed what happened on dairy farms.

Dairy producers led the way in use of artificial insemination.

Dairy has an advantage.

Changes are seen every day as more pounds of milk fill the bulk tank. With beef cows, changed genetic impacts on a

cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calf arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen daily. It shows when the calf sells, an annual impact. Measurement comes late.

Now that Show-Me-Select herd owners can gain a $500 bonus per calf, the lesson hits home.

Now, this fall, farmers must change the way and when they plant corn and soybeans.

Frequent rains and flooded fields changed how soil serves farmers. A new science of planting is here.

In fields drowned in too much water, oxygen loss affects soil health. Without air, the micro-biomass growing in the root zone dies. That must be restored.

Farmers just begin to know of that growth in their soils.

Cover crops planted this fall put new roots in that soil zone to restore micro-growth. Vital growth comes from fungus, helpful fungus.

MU soil scientists are on top of this, learning the last few years in strip crop studies.

Much more will be learned as science never stops. cientists make up their own language. Journalists must learn those big words and translate them into farm talk. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that yet. So, I lay it on you. The new talk tells of â&#x20AC;&#x153;my-

corrhizal fungi.â&#x20AC;? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I can remember and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an acronym: VAM. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s short for Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi, or VAM. Get it?

Without VAM, crop roots fail to pick up fertility from the soil.

If corn is planted in a field that did not grow a crop last year, you get Fallow Field Syndrome. That means without fertility transfer from VAM to roots, crop yields drop.

Complicating things, the USDA enters into promoting cover crops on prevented planted acres. They set deadlines for planting cover crops.

They approve corn and soybeans for planting this fall.

These fall crops arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for grain, but for cover.

Covers prevent erosion and smother weeds. See this gets more complicated. Be sure to check with the local USDA office to get the rules of any of this. It means money in the pocket, if done right.

MU Extension specialist Greg Luce helps farmers learn to stop Fallow Field Syndrome.

There will be many stories from MU Extension. Local specialists will teach the new science.

In his guide, Luce says many cover crops can be used: cereal grains, clovers, sorghum, corn or soybean. All host the fungi in the roots that boost crop yields next year.

But to work, seed the cover crops this fall to return fungi.

VAM needs new plant roots to thrive, whether we can say their names or not.

Share your story of Fallow Field Syndrome with duanedailey7@gmail.com.

Insects Invading Missouri Crops Late planting puts Missouri crops at risk of insect infestation this year, says University of Missouri Extension entomologist Kevin Rice. He gave growers tips on what to look for at a recent field day at

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Bradford Research Center in Columbia.

Japanese beetles may cause more damage than usual this year, he says. The timing of peak emergence may coincide with silking and tasseling of corn to reduce pollination and ear fill. Small, late-planted soybean face the most risk of leaf defoliation.

Japanese beetles feed on more than 300 plant species.

Beetles aggregate in field edges, but farmers should scout inner rows also, Rice says.

Rice urged farmers to scout for thistle caterpillar, too.

Scout 30 rows into the field, he says, for this insect also known as the painted lady butterfly. It lays eggs on soybean and defoliates leaves before forming a chrysalis and becoming a butterfly. The pale green eggs are barrel-shaped with vertical ribs or spines. It aggregates toward the edge of fields.

Late-planted soybean also face higher risk of damage from stink bugs.

These bugs use their piercing-sucking mouthparts to attack corn in the blister to milk-dough stage and soybean up to full seed.

Scout wooded areas near

field margins first, Rice says.

Another emerging soybean pest to look for is gall midge.

Its presence in Missouri was confirmed this week. Look for black, swollen soybean stems near the soil line.

Split suspected stem and the midge appears. The larvae are clear and turn bright orange as they mature. Contact Rice at ricekev@missouri.edu(opens in new window) if you think your fields are infected.

More information, including recommended treatments, can be found at https://ipm.missouri.edu/(opens in new window).

Cover Crops Could Provide Needed Forage Corn and soybean crops planted on â&#x20AC;&#x153;prevented acresâ&#x20AC;? not planted last spring may provide corn and soybean forage for cattle this fall.

With a wet spring many farmers failed to make quality hay for cow herds. Now, cover crops needed on bare crop ground may produce quality forage.

Earlier regulations on unplanted cropland restricted using cover crop for feed. For 2019, however, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has relaxed rules on double use. Farmers still collect prevented-planting insurance payments when harvesting forage after Sept. 1.

This time the rules allow planting corn and soybean crops for cover. Other crops, such as grain sorghum, Sudangrass and cereal grains still make covers.

Corn offers nutritious high-tonnage forage. Soybeans grow less but higher quality forage.

These two crops, or other cover crops, cannot be planted for grain or seed. Extended prevented-planting deadlines expired July 15 in Missouri. Now, planting times become critical for those cover crops.

Prevented-planting cover crop rules require close attention to details by farmers. University of Missouri Extension specialists offer ideas to help, says Rob Kallenbach, MU Extension senior program director and associate dean in agriculture and environment. Previously he was a state forage specialist.

The USDA Risk Management Agency makes rules for the new approach. Actual insurance coverage comes from local company agents. Always check on rules, before acting.

Ray Massey, MU Extension economist, also emphasizes that first steps are to check with local USDA office and your local insurance agent. Rules must be followed.

Topics on corn and soybean cover crops come up in University of Missouri Extension weekly teleconferences when state specialists answer questions from regional agronomists across the state. Teleconferences are held in growing seasons every year.

On June 29 farmers received a letter releasing the land for corn and soybean cover crops.

In recent years, cover crops became part of farming for many growers. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more benefit than erosion protection, says Greg Luce, MU Extension corn specialist. Cover crops also control weeds. Also, an unplanted field loses microbiotic growth in the root-zone. Corn planted in a field not planted the prior year loses yields.

Specialists expect more questions than answers for using corn and soybean cover crops. Little research is done.

Chopping or grazing corn for forage brings easier questions.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done, often.

Making soybean hay hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been widespread since the 1930s.

Then MU Extension helped bring soybeans from China as a hay crop. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until later that use switched to growing oil seed and protein feeds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rarely asked about soybean planting for forage,â&#x20AC;? Luce says.

Kallenbach says soybean mowed for hay must be crimped to dry faster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Properly adjusted mower conditioners crimp soybean stems about every two inches,â&#x20AC;? he adds.

Both Massey and Kallenbach reiterated the importance of contacting local USDA and insurance offices before using corn or soybean cover crops on any acres whether covered or not by insurance. Lost payments happen by not following rules and meeting deadlines.

Farm, Family & ME! Summit Sept. 5-6 The president and founder of FarmHer shares her story at the Farm, Family & ME! Summit for Women Sept. 5-6, 2019.

Marji Guyler-Alaniz will tell how she began sharing the story of everyday farm life through photographs and videos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her story will leave you knowing your place in the culture of agriculture,â&#x20AC;? says University of Missouri Extension agricultural business field specialist Karisha Devlin.

The two-day summit offers sessions on how to remain resilient through a crisis and everyday stress.

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The event will be at the Missouri Farm Bureau Building, 701 S. Country Club Dr., Jefferson City. Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/tyqq9 z(opens in new window) or mail a check to University of Missouri Extension, Knox County, 110 N. 4th St., Edina, MO 63537. There is a $75 fee.

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day night with the winners announced: Oldest Man in the Parade Max Oyler, 101 years.

Oldest Woman in the Parade - June Shain, 97 years.

Best Non-Business Float Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group.

Best Business Float - Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri.

Oldest Farm Tractor - Neil Peery with a 1927 1020 McCormack Deering.

Best-Restored Tractor Gene Wyant with a 1955 Farmall.

Most Unusual Driver - Ed Arnold.

Oldest Truck Driven in the Parade - John Urich with a 1931 Model A. Best-Restored Motor Vehicle - Roger Hawkins with a 1950 Ford.

Oldest Vehicle - Roger Hawkins with a 1950 Ford.

Couple Married the Longest - Roger and Barbara Hawkins,

53 years.

Largest Family in the Parade - the Richard Cotton family.

Best Dressed Saddle Club in Colors - North Missouri Saddle Club.

Saddle Club with the Largest Number of Horses North Missouri Saddle Club.

Best-Matched Ponies - Pony Ridge Miniatures.

Best Dressed Horse and Rider, Male - Lynn Westcott; Female - Carol Westcott.

Most Unusual Horse-Drawn Vehicle - North Central Missouri Livestock Auction.

Achievement Day Grundy County 4-H members participated in Achievement Day activities onâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Monday at the Rock Barn.

Items made by members throughout the year were judged and ribbons awarded, with several selected for display at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia in August. Best of show winners were also selected.

Those with entries at Achievement Day included:

Owen Sharp, 1 blue (1 state qualifier, 1 best of show); Rem Olmstead, 1 red; Landon Olsmtead, 1 red; Kaci Persell, 2 blue (1 state qualifier, 1 best of show); Jaden Gannon, 1 red; Hailee Hein, 6 blue (5 state qualifiers, 1 best of show); Matthew Kralicek, 2 blue (1 state qualifier, 1 best of show); Ada Fox, 3 blue (1 state qualifier, 1 best of show); Rebecca Urich, 4 blue (3 state qualifiers, 3 best of show); Robert Urich, 1 red; Justin Dixson, 1 blue, 1 red (2 state qualifiers, 1 best of show); Tyler Dixson, 2 blue (2 state qualifiers, 2 best of show); Haley Kidd, 1 blue (1 state qualifier, 1 best of show); Henry Lasley, 1 blue, 2 red; Levi Johnson, 5 blue, 1 red (1 state qualifier); Cade Claycomb, 3 blue (2 state qualifiers, 1 best of show); Latorrie Johnson, 3 blue, 1 red (2 state qualifiers, 1 best of show); Allena Allen, 4 blue (1 state qualifier); Quin Weldon, 2 blue (1 state qualifier); Kimberly Clark, 8 blue (6 state qualifiers, 2 best of show); Katelyn

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Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab was recently presented with a check for $500, the funds coming from Farmer State Bank's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeans for Jasmine Dayâ&#x20AC;? bank-wide fundraising initiative. Bank employees from every FSB location making a contribution to Ms. Diabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund were allowed to wear blue jeans to work on an appointed day.

Several FSB customers also made financial contributions to the successful cause. Pictured are, from left, Trenton Branch Manager Rob Maloney, FSB President Duane Kohlstaedt, Officer Diab and Trenton FSB employees Shatia Sykes, Sarah Golden, Tara Fulk and Ali Gray.

Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule features the all-alumni brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;commons. There will be a small charge to cover food costs. All alumni are invited to attend.

There will also be golfing all weekend at the Riverside Country Club. Those participating will be required to pay the greens fee.

Individual class activities are also planned on Saturday.

Among the classes having announced plans are: Class of 1951 - noon luncheon at Tenth Street Baptist Church (contact James C. Moore).

Class of 1952 - noon luncheon at Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner (contact Ed Holt).

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The Pee Wee Swine Show kicked off livestock judging activities at the North Central Missouri Fair on Wednesday. Because of the large number of participants, judging was done in two age categories with all youth receiving a trophy.

Clark, 5 blue (3 state qualifiers, 1 best of show); Jordan Foster, 2 blue (1 state qualifier, 1 best of show); Catelin Bowe,

1 blue (1 state qualifier); Bailey Williams, 4 blue (1 state qualifier); Haley Kidd, 1 blue (1 state qualifier); Reece Wel-

don, 1 blue; Mae Lasley, 1 blue; Emily Maloney, 1 blue; Ross Maloney, 2 blue; and Anne Lasley, 1 blue.

Class of 1953 - 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Royal Inn Pizza (contact Sonna Foland Wiggins).

Class of 1954 - noon luncheon at Pizza Hut (contact Carolyn Louderback Brown).

Class of 1959 - 1 p.m. class gathering at Moberly Park enclosed shelterhouse, bring appetizer (contact Mary Sue Davis McCullough).

Class of 1961 - 2:15 to 5 p.m. class reunion at Royal Inn Pizza (contact Marie Husted Kamphefner).

Class of 1964 - 5 p.m. class social, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center ( contact John Holcomb).

Class of 1969 - noon luncheon at Cross Hall (Contact Mike Arnold or Phil Hoffman).

Class of 1974 - 5 p.m. social

and dinner at The Space (contact Kevin Bailey or Barbara Johnson Harris).

Class of 1979 - 11 a.m. class luncheon and get-together at 2003 Tower St. (contact Tom Stickler or Stan Perry at 918361-1036).

Class of 1994 - class BBQ at home of Brandon and Tammie Coon Spencer (contact Dan McCullough, Todd Maxey or Tammie Coon Spencer).

Class of 1999 - class event (contact Miranda Boone).

Class of 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. reunion in Sugg Room of Ketcham Community Center with noon catered luncheon (contact Megan Derry or Rebecca Wiggins).

Classes that do not see their alumni information in this listing and would like to have it

included when the list is published again are asked to submit it to the Republican-Times newspaper office as soon as possible by calling 359-2212 or bringing it to the office during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A story about the alumni event will appear in the Wednesday, Sept. 4 edition of the Republican-Times. Classes wanting to include their information in that story are asked to leave their information at the newspaper over the Labor Day weekend or bring it into the office no later than 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. We ask that classes do not wait on class photos to include their information. Photos will be published later on a space-available basis.

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Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801 has made a $500 donation to Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab to help with expenses associated with her recovery from a gunshot wound she received while transporting a prisoner in June. Pictured are, from left, Matt Roberts, Elks Exalted Ruler Harry Kately, Adrienne Littleton, Vince Neal, Travis Mullenix, Robert Aldridge and Ryan Tepen.

Leadership Northwest Missouri Has Graduation Leadership Northwest Missouri recently held its 2019 graduation ceremony in St. Joseph.

There were 29 members in the class, representing 11 northwest Missouri counties, including several from this area. Robert Jandorf and Staci Baker, past president, presented a plaque to each graduate, including Derrick Gott and Jenna Johnson of Grundy County; Lisa Geiser, Anthony Ishmael, Robert Smith and

Susan Stull of Livingston County; Stephen Goss of Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;County; Ashley Mayall of Atchisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;County; Cameron Corbet, Megan Deppen, Sarah Meierhoffer, Skye Pournazari and Adam Watson of Buchanan County; Rachel Davidson, Devin Frazier and Rachel Hunt of Carroll County; Chip Holman, Pam Holman and Alex Spencer of Clinton County; Jordan Eiberger, Debbie Klommhaus, Steven Meyer and Megan

Miller of Gentry County; Samantha Grist and Gina Lucas of Holt County; Jackie Cochenour and Annette Deering of Nodaway County; and Adam Downing and Charlotte Green of Worth County. Jacob Oser of Carrollton received a certificate of participation.

Granville â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chipâ&#x20AC;? Holman, who is the mayor of Gower and a member of the 2019 class, was presented with the Citizenship Award.

Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District. â&#x20AC;˘ additional fire training. â&#x20AC;˘ improved automatic aid partnership with Grundy County EMS. â&#x20AC;˘ increased water supply with water main improvements

by Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Municipal Utilities, including the addition of fire hydrants. â&#x20AC;˘ improved hydrant inspection and flow testing by TMU. â&#x20AC;˘ purchase of the new ladder truck. â&#x20AC;˘ improved emergency communications at the dispatch center Gibler went on to say that the split classification of 3/3Y means that property in the city limits and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant have been classified as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;3â&#x20AC;? and that property in the city limits but beyond 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant are classified as â&#x20AC;&#x153;3Y.â&#x20AC;?

The vast majority of residents will be classified as a 3, with only a few, if any, classified as 3Y. Gibler said he would like to thank the community for its continued support and trust of the fire department and looks forward to continue serving the city in the future.

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An ecumenical Vacation Bible School was recently held in Trenton, with the offering being used to provide funds to the Backpack Buddies Program. A total of $1,002.93 was given during and after the VBS, which was a joint ministry of Hodge Presbyterian Church, First Christian Church and Wesley United Methodist Church. Pictured above are Ginny Wikoff, left, representing Backpack Buddies, and co-VBS directors Molly Buenemann, center, and Adriane Todd, both of whom received cream pies in their faces when the offering topped the goal of $350.

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Dear Annie: I live in a large apartment building in a very safe part of town. It's an older building, and all of the mail for the complex is in one room.

Large packages are placed by the mailbox in that room rather than brought up the four flights of stairs.

A few weeks ago, I purchased a couple of expensive kitchen gadgets online and was waiting excitedly for them to arrive. As the order said five to seven business days, the more than two weeks I'd been waiting seemed wrong. I work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., so I knew that the package would arrive while I was at work.

However, I checked for it every day before and after work, just in case. Nothing.

After tracking the package online, I saw that my order had arrived three days earlier. But it had gone missing. I told the apartment manager, and he said there wasn't any video surveillance. The best I could do would be to put up signs asking for info or saying that the package had been mistakenly picked up and to have it delivered to me or the apartment manager. I can be refunded for the kitchenware through the online retailer, but, Annie, how do I deal with neighbors stealing my stuff? I don't feel as safe in this apartment now, even though I've been living here for more than four years.

-- Signed, Sealed, Delivered ... and Stolen Dear Stolen: If you want to feel safer around your neighbors, get to know them. It's harder to steal a Ginsu knife from someone you know -- and who may be in your kitchen one day -- than from a stranger who is merely a name on a packing slip.

Consider planning a barbecue or movie night for the complex. You'll make friends, and the other people in your building will recognize you as

an active member in your community. In the meantime, to ease your mind, have your packages delivered to the post office for you to pick up or delivered to your work.

Dear Annie: I had my first child when I was still a teenager, and we've always been exceptionally close as mother and daughter. When my daughter had her own children in her mid-20s, I was still young enough to be mistaken for their mom. I've enjoyed fun and close relationships with my grandsons and my granddaughter.

However, I just found out that my 14-year-old granddaughter, Emma, has been in therapy for the past few months because she was cutting herself. She's been acting out since my daughter and her husband got divorced last year.

I heard one of my grandsons talking about Emma's "sessions" and asked my daughter what was going on. I've done some research online about cutting, and I know that Emma's health should be our main focus. But I'm hurt that no one told me about this sooner. I have always been there for my family and would think my family members would turn to me when things get hard. -- Confused Nana Dear Nana: Your daughter is acting purely on instinct, a mama bear in survival mode.

She hasn't been thinking about anyone but her little cub. The most important thing is getting your granddaughter help. It sounds as if she is on that path.

Your family didn't mean to hurt you by leaving you out.

Try to remember what it's like to be in the trenches of parenthood with a young daughter.

It's easy to get tunnel vision when in such a crisis.

Set your emotions aside, and just be there for your family -as you're already doing.

Dear Annie: My boyfriend

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and I are coming up on our sixth anniversary. A few years ago, his mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His parents live on the opposite side of the country from us.

Their eldest son lives near them and can help them out.

However, my boyfriend doesn't think his brother is doing enough. Ever since he went home for Christmas and saw how much his mom's health had deteriorated, he's been talking about moving back to live with his parents so he can take care of his mother and help out around the house.

I support him 100%. I know he's incredibly sad that his mom is going through this.

Now the question is: Where is my place?

I like my job and my current city, and I'm not too far from my own parents. But I am totally willing to drop it all and move across the country to be with him in this difficult time.

I've told him as much. He is resistant and tells me I should stay, that he doesn't want to drag me down. I try to tell him he isn't dragging me down.

Helping him is what I want.

Then there are the logistics.

There isn't room for me to live in their house. I suggested getting an apartment together that is near his parents' house, but he is adamant about living with them. I don't know where that leaves us. We've never talked about marriage, and I feel afraid to bring it up now.

Should I just stay put and try to make this work as a longdistance relationship? -- Stuck at a Crossroads Dear Stuck: Don't move across the country for him. He asked you not to. If you were to give up your current life and follow him anyway, you'd be setting yourself up for a brutal blow. Whatever his reasons, he has his mind made up to take this journey alone.

Stay where you are. See how things play out once he's settled back at his parents' house.

He may be more open to talking then. By the way, if neither of you has raised the question of marriage, it's worth asking why.

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Slow U.S. traffic plagues McDonald’s Americans aren’t stopping in at McDonald’s as often as they used to.

Customer visits to its established U.S. stores continued to decline in the second quarter, Chief Financial Officer Kevin Ozan told analysts in a post-earnings call last week. That’s despite a 5.7% growth in overall U.S. sales, driven by factors like higher spending per visit and growth in delivery.

The trend has dogged the Chicago-based chain for years. Guest counts fell 2.2% in 2018. Over the past six years, guest counts have fallen by about 11% at U.S. locations, rising only once in 2017.

McDonald’s faces competition from newer players in the quick-service space, like salad and gourmet burger chains.

Lower traffic is also industry-wide dynamic, driven in part by the growing popularity of online delivery.

Customer traffic for the largest 200 U.S. restaurant chains was down 2.3% for the first half of 2019, according to Technomic, a food industry market research firm.

McDonald’s is investing heavily in delivery, but Ozan said getting diners back into its U.S. locations is a priority. The company is investing $6 billion to modernize its stores, adding ordering kiosks and making other changes.

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122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 1-888-400-2212 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment.

New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847.

Mdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOOREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

TSep27 ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888.

Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook!

TAug9 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

TAug30 ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4.

Thdtf ------------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton.

TOct4 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. TAug30 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks.

New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FAug9 -----------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683.

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PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699â&#x20AC;&#x201C;shop, 3592202â&#x20AC;&#x201C;home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

TOct18 ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 660-412-3131.

FOct18 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FAug9 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street.

660-359-2310.

Evenings Wed. & Thurs.

SIERRA MCCORMACK Body Waxing * Chemical Peels Facials * Lash Lift PATTI is now doing Nail Dips & Gels TAug30 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FAud23 ------------------------------------------We Carry Pelican Coolers Stainless Bayou Classic Fryer See Store for Details GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FSept27 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins!

Daily Specials as well as Menu Items Monday - Thursday & Saturday 6 am - 2 pm Friday 6 am - 8 pm 660-876-5888 TOct4 -------------------------------------------

INSURANCE Shelter Insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shield.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com TAug30 ------------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton.

TOct4 ------------------------------------------See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 51 years in the Insurance Business TOct4 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

Call Phil or Leah 660-359-3806 * 660-635-0434 * 660-635-0537 TAug30 -------------------------------------------

WANTED Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf ------------------------------------------Wanted to buy standing timber. All types of trees considered.

Beechy's Sawmill. 660-6846227.

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REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;?

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis."

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1724 E. 9th St. â&#x20AC;˘ Trenton, Mo. 660-359-2224

PickGreg.com dtf ----------------------------------------HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER IN CHILLICOTHE

Near middle school, brick/wood frame, 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch with walkout finished basement, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, cedar closets. Main level is 1525 sq ft.

Call 816-830-2868 by appointment only, serious buyers, please.

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Heartland Realty Cheaper than Rent! - If you are looking for a bargain, you have found it in this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. The home offers a large living room, large laundry room, and updated bathroom.

With natural wood finishes and ample cabinet space you will see the potential in this home.

With little work this house would make a nice home. $17,500

New Listing - Large two story home featuring 5 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths on corner lot. The main floor features a large living room, dining room, kitchen, half bath with laundry, and a bedroom with outside entrance. To the east of the entry is a sunroom that would be a great exercise room, playroom or even a home office. Upstairs lay 4 bedrooms and a full bath.

One of the homes nicer entities is an elevator which connects the master bedroom with the kitchen making the home handicapped accessible. $82,500

Lake Trenton Location Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love this beautiful splitlevel home that offers convenient lake house living. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a 2 car attached garage. This home has a wood deck and a screened in back patio for you to enjoy your morning coffee, or late night barbecues while enjoying the sunrise and sunsets over lower Lake Trenton. All of this situated in a convenient and friendly neighborhood. $110,000 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton.

C29d2 ------------------------------------------For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com FAug23 -------------------------------------------

CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

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660-359-1634 www.HeartlandRealtyMo.com

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------------------------------------------Huge 4 Family Garage Sale Friday, August 2, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Household items; drone (new); rugs; Easter village; primitive items; garden cart; small appliances; Christmas decorations; bar stools; piano music; clothing - boys 4T to 7T/14-18, girls 16, women's to XXL, men's; lots more not listed. 2615 Hunter Road. Postponed if raining.

D719d2* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 904 Lake Manor Dr., Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Clothes, dishes, toys, purses, much miscellaneous.

C726d2* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 715 Lakeside Terr., Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

D262d2* ------------------------------------------Moving Sale - 3697 Serendipity Lane, Friday, August 2, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m. - ? Garden tools, weed eater, hedge trimmers, ladders, power washer, furniture, deep freeze, lots of Christmas decorations, bird bath, oak dining table with 3 self-storing leaves and 8 chairs, miscellaneous. H946d2* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 145 E 7th St., Friday, August 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Motorcycle accessories, snow blower, Craftsman tool chest, freezer, pet accessories, tools, miscellaneous. M749d2* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 1405 Mable St. (Access behind property off Main St.), Saturday, August 3, 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Lots of miscellaneous, books, games, clothes and much more.

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T31d9 ------------------------------------------For Sale - 35 ton Hyster Lowboy 10-0015 Tires - outriggers SN 9566, $3,100. 660-673-6499.

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NEW LISTING Very nice 2 bed room, 1 bath home dinning Rm, living Rm, sun Rm, kitchen, deck, large 2 car detached garage, good location close to Nestles plant.

Priced at $40,000. Call Terry 660-359-1634.

High Dollar CRP Farm With Great Hunting Approximately 75 acres deeded, 45.24 in CRP with annual payment of $9,697.

Good deer and turkey hunting with 25 acres of tall timber. 5 acres with trailer has been sold off. For more information call Terry Dolan, broker, 660-3591634.

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PETS/ANIMALS Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf ------------------------------------------Use ParacideÂŽ shampoo to control fleas & ticks on dogs & cats. Eliminate doggy odor, restore healthy coat. At Orscheln Farm & Home Store. (www.kennelvax.com) G862dJul26,Aug2,9* -------------------------------------------

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;?

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

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TRENTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS One, two and three bedroom apartments for rent. Income based rent. Rental assistance available. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Deposit and reference required.

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NOTICES The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday thru Friday.

The office is closed on Sat.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged.

Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TAug9 -------------------------------------------

Annual North Evans Cemetery meeting, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the cemetery. N760d2* -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS See GFG Ag Services for your One Stop Shop for hunters.

Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks.

GFG Ag Services 614 Harris Ave 359-2588 or 359-6180 G19dtf ------------------------------------------CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FSep27 ------------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property.

Please call Paul at 651-2382697 to discuss.

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HELP WANTED North Central Missouri College is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator/Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203.

NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N494d2 ------------------------------------------Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital is accepting applications for a receptionist/vet assistant. Must have good people skills, self-motivated and be a team player.

Some weekends required. Pick up application at 210 E. Hwy 6, Trenton.

H34d13 ------------------------------------------TRENTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Apprentice Lineman Trenton Municipal Utilities is looking for a full-time Apprentice Lineman. Application form and job description may be picked up at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO. Pay will start at $12.50/hr plus paid insurance, retirement and vacation. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. EOE. T35d6 -------------------------------------------

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CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI Advertisement for Bidders The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids for 17th St. Bridge Replacement Project.

Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 2:00 p.m. on August 30, 2019. There will be a Pre-Bid meeting at 2:00 p.m. on August 20, 2019 at City Hall. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Grant Luckenbill at Olsson & Associates at 913-748-2506. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dAug2 ------------------------------------------Lincoln Township will hold a public tax rate hearing to set the levies on Friday, August 9 at 7 p.m. at the home of Leonard Sibbit. dAug2* -------------------------------------------

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CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICE The Trenton R-XI School District will accept sealed bids for Various District Improvements; including a new performing arts center, elementary school office remodel, media center renovation and new concession stand at the football stadium. Bid due date is August 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at the District Office where they will be publicly opened and read. Plans and specifications are available at Drexel Technologies, 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214; 888-202-1301. A 5% bid bond in the amount of bid is a requirement payable to Trenton RIX School District. This project falls under the Missouri Prevailing Wage Rate Requirements.

We reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Trenton RXI School District is an Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity Institution. Please contact the Trenton R-XI District Office at 660-359-3994 for further information. dAug2,6,9 ------------------------------------------Madison Township will hold a public hearing to set the tax rate levy for the year 2019. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 8th at the Madison Township barn in Edinburg. dAug2 ------------------------------------------The North Central Missouri Children's Advocacy Center is seeking bids to enclose an approximate 9.5 foot x 20 foot area of space within an existing room to create a separate, private space that will be sound proof or act as a very strong sound barrier. This will include some electrical modifications, carpet replacement for this area and moving and reinstalling a ceiling fan. Site location is 906 Main Street. For more information or to see the location of the project, contact the Center at 660-3592874. Proposals must be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information: (1) Cost Breakdown, (2) Labor Cost, (3) Total Price. Quotes must be received no later than August 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Email quotes are ac-

ceptable and should be sent to Amanda White at email awhite@ncmochildren.org. Interested parties must be licensed and insured. dAug2,6 ------------------------------------------TRENTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Request for Qualifications Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) is accepting Statement of Qualifications for On-Call Engineering Services. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 2:00 p.m. on August 22, 2019. More information can be obtained by contacting Ron Urton, City Administrator at 660-359-2283. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of TMU. dAug2 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the estate of MARILYN ELEANOR NISBETH WOODLEY, decedent.  The undersigned James R. Woodley is acting as Trustee under a trust the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Trustee is: P.O. Box 12382, Dallas, Texas 75225-0382.  All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Date of first publication: July 12, 2019 James R. Woodley, Trustee dJul12,19,26,Aug2 -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE Default having been made in payment of the notes described in and secured by Deed of Trust dated February 23, 2016, executed by James Richard Witten and Kathryn Jean Witten, husband and wife, recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Grundy County, Missouri on February 24, 2016 in Book 642 at Page 363 conveying to the undersigned Successor Trustee the following described property

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Grundy County Nursing Home District will hold its public tax levy hearing during the regular meeting of the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The hearing will be held in the Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office of Sunnyview Nursing Home at 4:00 p.m. The District is proposing a tax of $ .15 on the $100 assessed valuation, which is anticipated to generate $198,985 next year. The proposed rate is the same as the previous year. The assessed valuation for the District this year is estimated at $132,599,802 which is up from a year ago when the assessed valuation was listed at $132,390,269. dAug2

in Grundy County, Missouri, to wit: THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE Ÿ SW Ÿ) AND WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (W Ÿ NW Ÿ SE Ÿ) OF SECTION 16; THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (S ½ SW Ÿ) AND NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW Ÿ SW Ÿ) OF SECTION 16; THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (W ½ NW Ÿ) OF SECTION 16; EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (E ½ NE Ÿ) OF SECTION 17, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 61, RANGE 25, EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND COMMENCING AT A POINT 2344 FEET WEST OF EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 525 FEET; THENCE WEST 1586 FEET; THENCE NORTH 525 FEET TO THE QUARTER SECTION LINE, THENCE EAST ALONG SAID QUARTER SECTION LINE 1586 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI At the request of the legal holder of the notes who has elected to declare the entire indebtedness due and payable, and in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Trust, the undersigned successor trustee will on the 26th day of August, 2019 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., to wit at 12:30 p.m., sell the property at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash at the West front door of the Grundy County Court House, 700 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri, to satisfy the notes and costs.

Donald E. Bucher Successor Trustee dAug2,9,16,23 ------------------------------------------

PUBLIC RELEASE Trenton R-IX, Pleasant View R-VI, Laredo R-VII, Grundy County R-V schools announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility:

Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Additional Member

Maximum Household Income Eligible for Free Meals Annually Monthly Weekly $16,237 $1,354 $313 21,983 1,832 423 27,729 2,311 534 33,475 2,790 644 39,221 3,269 755 44,967 3,748 865 50,713 4,227 976 56,459 4,705 1,086

Maximum Household Income Eligible for Reduced Price Meals Annually Monthly Weekly $23,107 $1,926 $445 31,284 2,607 602 39,461 3,289 759 47,638 3,970 917 55,815 4,652 1,074 63,992 5,333 1,231 72,169 6,015 1,388 80,346 6,696 1,546

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Real Estate Totals Personal Property Railroad & Utilities Real Estate Total

$3,721,600 $1,532,160 $ 986,424 $3,047,132

Total Current Valuation $9,287,316 The total assessed valuation includes $33,249 in new construction and improvements. dAug2

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USDA Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. dAug2

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE A hearing will be held at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at which time citizens may be heard regarding the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Library Board. The tax rates shall be set to produce the revenues required by the 2019 budget.

Each rate is determined by computation on forms supplied by dAug2 the State Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

FINANCIAL REPORT CITY OF LAREDO, MISSOURI January 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2019

There will be a tax rate hearing for Jefferson Township on Monday, August 12th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dockery Chapel Church located at the intersections of Routes W and Route WW in Grundy County. All Jefferson Township voters are urged to attend.

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Children from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office in each school. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes: (1) household income from all sources or Food Stamp/TANF case number, (2) names of all household members, and (3) the signature and last four digits of social security number or indication of no social security number of adult household member signing the application. School officials may verify current income at any time during the school year.

Foster children may be eligible regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside.

If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for these benefits.

Households will be notified of their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eligibility status for free or reduced price meals. If any children were not listed on the eligibility notice for families receiving SNAP, TANF or FDPIR, the household should contact the school to have free meal benefits extended to those children.

If any child(ren) was not listed on the eligibility notice, the household should contact the LEA or school to have free meal benefits extended to that child(ren).

Under the provisions of the policy, the Director of Food Services will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, they may wish to discuss the decision with the hearing official on an informal basis or he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy.

A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the central office where any interested party may review it.

PAYROLL ACCOUNT Beginning Balance, January 1, 2019 Deposits Plus Interest Less Disbursements Balance on Hand, June 30, 2019

$11,832.60 $86,390.92 $91,639.90 $6,583.62

SAVINGS ACCOUNT Beginning Balance, January 1, 2019 $9,545.19 Deposits Plus Interest $8,510.45 Less Disbursements $5,576.00 Balance on Hand, June 30, 2019 $12,479.64 I hearby certify that the above statement is true and correct according to the unaudited records on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Laredo.

Ashley Campbell, City Clerk d2

A public hearing will be held at 6:30 pm, August 12, 2019, in the Conference Room - 1st floor of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main, Trenton, Missouri, at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled-Senate Bill 40 in Grundy County-Board of Directors.

The tax rate is determined by dividing the amount of revenue required by the current assessed valuation. The result is multiplied by 100 so the tax rate will be expressed in cents per $100 valuation. Each tax rate is determined by the computation on forms supplied by the State Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

ASSESSED VALUATION CURRENT TAX YEAR PRIOR TAX YEAR (By Categories) 2019 2018 Real Estate $94,570,049 Personal 38,029,753 TOTAL $132,599,802 THE FOLLOWING TAX RATES ARE PROPOSED: Amount of Property Tax Revenues Fund Budgeted for 2019 General Revenue TOTAL

$131,274.00 $131,274.00

$92,206,740 40,183,529 $132,390,269 Proposed Tax rates for 2019 (per $100) 0.0990 0.0990

Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled Senate Bill 40 in Grundy Co. By: Kayla Graham, Executive Director d2

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AREA DEATHS

DAILY RECORD

Mary L. Hobbs

CIRCUIT COURT MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petitions Filed Mariah King vs. Kyle King.

Pamela Blevins vs. Michael Blevins.

Laura Bland vs. Timothy Bland.

REAL ESTATE Snappy’s Tavern LLC to Craig A. Sager and wife.

Mary L. Hobbs, a 95-yearold resident of Tucson, AZ, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 in Tucson.

The body was cremated and remains will be buried on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Persons wanting to visit the gravesite can do so any time during the day.

Mrs. Hobbs was born on Oct. 26, 1923 in Trenton, the daughter of John and Cordie McAtee. She attended Trenton High School.

She was married in January 1942 to Cleo C. Hobbs. They moved in 1958 to Maryville, where she worked for the Nodaway Valley Bank and the Maryville R-2 School District.

Cleo was a mail carrier and the

couple moved to Trenton in 1990 upon their retirement.

Mr. Hobbs preceded her in death in 1997.

She was married in 2000 to Loren Zander, moving to Howard Lake, MN. Mr. Zander preceded her in death in 2016. She then moved to Tucson to be near her family.

Mrs. Hobbs was active in church, the Rebekah Lodge and was president of the senior center in Trenton.

She is survived by four sons, Carl Hobbs of Oro Valley, AZ, Robert Hobbs of Omaha, NE, Jerry Hobbs of Dallas, TX and Donald Hobbs of Denver, CO; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

County Getting FEMA Help Grundy County is among Missouri counties in which local governments and nonprofits have been approved for public assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Gov. Mike Parson announced on Monday that 68 counties, including Grundy, will receive FEMA help with the cost of repairs to damaged roads, bridges and other public infrastructures along with emergency response costs associated with storms and flooding that occurred between April 29 and July 5. Other area counties receiving the designation were Daviess, Mercer, Harrison, Linn, Livingston, Putnam, Sullivan, Carroll and Chariton.

The decision also makes assistance available through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program to prevent or reduce longterm risk to life and property due to natural hazards. Parson said requests may be made for additional counties as teams assess damage in other areas.

FEMA continues to review the state’s request to expand assistance to individual residents in 25 counties, including Grundy and Harrison in this area as well as Adair, Barton, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Christian, Clark, Cooper, Dallas, Douglas, Gasconade, Hickory, Howard, Jefferson, Laclede, Lewis, Macon, Marion, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Saline, St. Louis and Ste. Genevieve.

Individual help has already been approved for 20 counties, including Livingston, Carroll and Chariton in this area.

Briefs...

THS Band Fundraiser The Trenton High School Marching Band will hold a car wash fundraiser on Saturday morning.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Ninth and Kumler streets on the east side of the Adams Park Apartments. Proceeds from the car wash will be used to help pay for an out-of-state trip the band plans to take next year.

Bloodmobile At Galt The Community Blood Center will bring its bloodmobile to Galt on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

The bloodmobile will be at the Galt Lions Club from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Persons wanting to make an appointment can go online at savealifenow.org/group and enter the group code, BZ. Persons can also contact Martha Jackson for more information at 673-6527.

17th Street Bridge Bids The city of Trenton is accepting bids to replace the 17th Street Bridge.

Bids will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at city hall. Specifications and more information about the project is available by contacting Grant Luckenbill at Olsson and Associates, which is serving as the engineer for the program. The telephone number is 913-748-2506. A prebid meeting is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for all interested bidders.

The city of Trenton, Union Pacific Railroad and the Missouri Department of Transportation are joining forces to replace the 80-year-old-plus structure, which has been closed several times in the past few years due to deterioration. All three entities are providing funding for the work.

R-9 Project Bidding The Trenton R-9 School District is seeking bids for a project which includes both new construction and renovation/improvements to existing space.

Bids will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 in the R-9 District Office, at which time they will be opened and read. Plans and specifications are available by contacting Drexel Technologies at 888-202-1301. The R-9 District can be contacted at 359-3994 for additional information.

Voters in April approved extension of the current debt levy for the project, which will include construction of a new performing arts center as well as renovation at the Rissler School office and the middle school/high school media center. A new concession stand, including restrooms and storage, will also be constructed at C.F. Russell Stadium.

AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Spaghetti, tossed salad, corn, plums, garlic bread.

Tuesday-Pork Loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, mandarin oranges, nobake cookies, homemade bread.

Wednesday-Meatloaf, baked potato, broccoli with cheese, fruit cocktail, hot rolls.

Thursday-Ham slice, sweet

potatoes, spinach salad, melon, hot roll.

Friday-Chicken strips or chicken livers, hashbrown casserole, green beans, five cup salad, homemade 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.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department July 21: officers responded to a trespassing incident at an east business.

July 22: officers responded to a domestic dispute at a west residence, a report of stalking at an east residence, a report of property damage at a west residence, made two arrests for stealing at east businesses and made an arrest for a peace disturbance at an east business.

July 23: officers responded to reports of assault, burglary and tampering at south residences.

July 24: officers responded to a burglary at a west residence.

July 25: officers provided interagency assistance at an east residence, investigated suspicious circumstances at a west residence, responded to a motor vehicle accident in an east area, responded to a report of interference with custody and a report of stealing at a east business.

July 26: officers responded to a domestic dispute at a south residence, a motor vehicle accident downtown and a report of careless and imprudent driving in a north area.

July 27: officers responded to suspicious circumstances at a north residence and a case of hindering prosecution at a west residence.

July 28: officers responded to reports of tampering and a nuisance violation at east residences; made two arrests for manufacturing marijuana, possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of a child at an east residence; and responded to a report of contempt of court at a north residence.

Woman Held On Violation A Jamesport woman is in the Grundy County Detention Center after being arrested for violating the terms of her probation.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 20year-old Breanna T. Clevenger was arrested Wednesday in Harrison County on a probation and parole warrant. She is accused of violating the terms of her probation on two felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. It was not clear as of press time what bond amount had been set. Ms. Clevenger is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 15.

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“Summer Blast” marked the end of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library Summer Reading Program on Saturday, July 27. The come-and-go event included face painting, games and snacks along with water activities. The Trenton Fire Department and Trenton Police Department were also present to visit with participants.

Organization Fair Planned

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last AUG 1 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Sep 486¾ 488½ 474¼ 477½ Dec 493 494 480½ 484 Mar 503¾ 504¼ 492 495 May 510 510¼ 498¾ 502 Jul 515 515 502 504¼ Sep 521½ 521½ 509¼ 511¾ Dec 530 530 523 523 Jul 522 522 522 522 Est. sales 60,171.Wed.'s sales 116,997 Wed.'s open int 387,590,up 8,454

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CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel 401¾ 403 396½ 398 411¼ 412¼ 406 407¾ 421½ 422¾ 416½ 418½ 427½ 428 422¾ 424¼ 431¼ 432¼ 427 429 417 417 414 414¾ 410¾ 412¼ 410 411

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Sep Dec Mar May Jul Sep Dec ¼ Mar 421½ 421½ 420 May 426 426 426 ½ Jul 430½ 431½ 430½ Dec 417 418¾ 417 Dec 419 420 418 Est. sales 160,723.Wed.'s sales 452,847 Wed.'s open int 1,803,020,up 21,170

OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Sep 257 261 257 258¾ Dec 263¼ 267¾ 263¼ 266¼ Mar 270 270 269¾ 269¾ Est. sales 185.Wed.'s sales 686 Wed.'s open int 4,743, up 9 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Aug 862¾ 863¾ 857 859¾ Sep 867¾ 869¼ 862½ 865 Nov 880¾ 882 875 877½ Jan 894 895¼ 888½ 891 Mar 907¼ 908½ 902 904½ May 918¼ 920¼ 914 916¼ Jul 931¼ 931½ 925 927½ Aug 930 930 930 930 Nov 938¾ 939¾ 934¼ 937 Jan 945¾ 945¾ 945¾ 945¾ Est. sales 71,759.Wed.'s sales 193,873 Wed.'s open int 618,139,up 12,143

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JULY 31 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.80; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 7.94; milo, 3.35.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 4.30; soybeans, 8.14; wheat, 4.77.

New Crop - Corn, 3.80; soybeans, 8.11; wheat, 4.64.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.94 (July 19); 7.84 (Aug. 19); 7.87 (Sept. 19); 8.07 (New Crop 19).

Corn, 3.80 (July 19); 3.75 (Aug. 19); 3.60 (Sept. 19); 3.60 (New Crop 19).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.89 (July 19); 7.84 (Aug. 19); 7.87 (Sept. 19); 8.07 (New Crop 19).

Corn, 3.75 (July 19); 3.70 (Aug. 19); 3.60 (Sept 19); 3.55 (New Crop 19).

Young Farmer Event To Be Held In Area The 49th annual Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farmers Wives summer tour will take place on Aug. 4-6 in Chillicothe.

A number of activities are planned during the three-day event, which kicks off on Sunday with registration at the Litton Ag Center at 4 p.m., followed by supper and musical entertainment at 6:30.

There will also be tours of the center as well.

Monday kicks off with breakfast at 6 a.m., followed with a full day of tour activi-

ties. Stops will include Uptown Farms, Cramer Farms, the Hamilton MFA Rail Facility, the David and Suzi Beck farm, the Mike Epperson farm and Urich Farms. Lunch will be served between the Hamilton MFA and Beck farm stops.

There will also be a women’s tour that will include visits to a museum, the new sliced bread building and the many murals in Chillicothe during the morning and tours of Hamilton and Jamesport in the afternoon.

The day will conclude with a tour of the Black Silo Winery

in Trenton, supper sponsored by the Missouri Farm Bureau and musical entertainment by Jake McVey. Tuesday’s schedule kicks off with breakfast, followed by tours of Trans Ova Genetics, the Machine Shop and the Chula Farmers Co-Op. Events will conclude with lunch at the Litton Center.

There is a fee to take part in the event, which includes all tours, meals and entertainment.

For more information, persons can contact Michael Slater at 654-1129 or mslater@grts.org.

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North Central Missouri College will be holding its annual Organization Fair during student orientation day activities on Monday, Aug. 19.

The fair will run from 11 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m. Participants will be assigned a table and are welcome to begin setting up at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held outdoors in the center of campus (Main Street), weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to the Ketcham Community Center. Great Western Dining Service will be serving “walking tacos” for $5, drink included.

The fair is being organized by the NCMC housing staff and gives the Trenton community and area businesses the opportunity to welcome students and make the students aware of what Trenton has to offer. Businesses, churches and other organizations are encouraged to participate. Raffle prize donations are being sought as well.

There is no charge to participate in the event. Interested parties may contact Donnie Hillerman or Sara Van Dyke to reserve a space. Ms. VanDyke can be contacted at svandyke@mail.ncmissouri.e du or 660-357-6480 while Hillerman can be contacted at dhillerman@mail.ncmissouri.edu, or 660-357-6412.

Mini Golf Event Is Saturday The Regional Nurse Practice Council, which consists of nurses from Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, is partnering with the Trenton Police Department and Grundy County EMS to raise money for the local Backpack Buddies program by hosting a miniature golf tournament at Johnny Poppers Barnyard Mini Golf, located outside The Red Barn event center in Trenton.

The 18-hole miniature golf tournament will take place on Saturday. The event is set to begin at 10 a.m. and should be completed by 2 p.m. Registration will last from 10 to 11 a.m. on that day and the cost to golf will be $10 per person.

A bounce house will be set up inside The Red Barn and will cost $5 per child for unlimited use during the event.

All children golfing or using the bounce house must be accompanied by an adult.

Door prizes will be drawn for throughout that event, and food and drink will be available for purchase.

All proceeds from the event will go to support the Backpack Buddies programs in Grundy and Livingston counties.

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