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Friday, January 10, 2020

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MONTHLY MEETING Wastewater Work

Spickard Board Seeks RFQs

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The NCMC Dance Wave Crew entertained the crowd during halftime of both the North Central Missouri College women’s and men’s basketball games on Wednesday night at the Ketcham Community Center. This is the first year for the dance group, which is comprised of 16 members and is coached

by Academic Advisor/Recruiter Melissa Spencer.

TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL

First Semester Honor Roll

Students Honored For Academic Effort Trenton High School has announced its first semester honor roll for the 2019-20 school year.

Named to the Superintendent’s (A) honor roll were Allena Allen, Rebecca Allen, McKayla Blackburn, Natosha Brown, Carson Burchett, Dalton Burchett, McKenna Cox, Kayli Crawford, Kendall Crowley, Madison Cutsinger, Libby Fewins, Mackenzie Klinginsmith, Emily Kosse, Kaitlee Lovell, Oakley Madden, Mackenzie McAtee, Lindi Moulin, Kasie Otto,

Rillie Ratliff, Emma Rorebeck, Jerrick Stotts, Lily White, Camryn Willey and Halley Windsor, seniors; Ellie Boman, Emma Curtis, Morgan Dolan, Lexi Gott, Skylar Gott, Jaycie Griffin, Kidridge Griffin, Chloe Harris, Royce Jackson, Lanie Johnson, Andrew Maxey, Evelyn McCullough, Payden McCullough, Emily Owen, Amanda Parrack, Carly Spencer, Hannah Stark, Kierra Werteen and Eric Wong, juniors; Mari Atup, Lilly Berti, Hannah

TRENTON CITY COUNCIL

Signs, Row Crop Agreement Addressed

Bowe, Haven Burress, Jaica Clark, Teya Cooksey, Leslie Cotiangco, Kaylor Farris, Donnie Gilbertson, Harley Hall, Caleb Johnson, Morgan King, Trager Leeper, Chandler Lynch, Katie Markell, Addie Michael, Alaina Overton, Kaci Persell, Gracyn Rongey, Colton Roy, Jillian Simpson, Mallory Sole, Madison Templeton, Rebecca Urich, Cora Vandevender, Jonin Villacampa, Riley Walker, Shay Westerhoff and Adria Willey, sophomores; Maurissa Bonta, Kaylea Boyle,

Connor Campbell, Summer Ceradsky, Eliana Cowling, Ian Elbert, Makenzee Epperson, Kelsey Gibler, Andrew Huffstutter, Jessika Kennedy, Lydia Leininger, Serenity Marsh, Summer Martin, Krysta McCullough, Tucker Otto, Juliet Schmadeke, Ava Simpson, Dylan Smith, Dylan Spencer, Kaylynn Stanton, Savannah Triplet, Sarah Washburn and Ali Westcott, freshmen.

Named to the Principal’s (B) honor See THS, Page 10

Committee Suggesting Policy, Lease Changes The Administrative Committee of the Trenton City Council will be sending changes to both the city’s sign policy and row crop lease agreement for final approval following action taken during a committee meeting on Monday night.

City Clerk Cindy Simpson said the committee changed its sign policy to include allowing warning signs to be placed in areas where minors under the

age of 18 and who are handicapped certified by a doctor reside. The previous policy only allowed signs for those individuals with hearing impairments. Also allowed under the policy are signs in areas where child day care centers are located as defined under the city code.

Changes being recommended in the row crop lease agreement (used by the city when leasing cropland in

the city-owned industrial park in north Trenton) include increasing the number of acres rentable to 65 more or less and reserving the right of the lessor (the city) to apply waste sludge to the property or sell any portion while the agreement is in effect.

The change recommendations, along with the final policy and lease documents, will go to the city council for action at its meeting on Monday night, Jan. 13.

The Spickard Board of Aldermen will be moving forward with making improvements to the city’s wastewater system following action taken at a board meeting on Monday night.

According to minutes provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, the board voted to move forward with requesting qualifications for professional engineering services. The city has been working the past several months on efforts to address concerns by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources regarding needed improvements to the system.

Liz Grove and Gary Webber of the Missouri Rural Water Association and Jackie Soptic from the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission met with the board to discuss the availability of a loan for wastewater and drinking water needs. The board decided to focus on wastewater issues regarding any funding it might receive and agreed to look into a loan from the national rural water association to make repairs to the existing pump station.

It was announced that Public Water Supply District #1 will be raising rates from $.00562 per gallon to $.006 per gallon, effective with the Feb. 1 bill. The city will not be raising rates at this time.

The water loss rate for the month of December was at 14.99 percent, with several days of hydrant flushing.

The board voted to purchase 100 gallons of diesel fuel as well as accept the resignation of alderman J.R. Roberts, who was not present for the meeting. Also approved was the monthly finanSee Spickard, Page 10

Briefs...

Two File For Council

Princeton Board To Meet

City Requests Approved

Marvin Humphreys of 1726 Tindall Ave. and Duane S. Urich of 4028 E. 10th St. have filed for two open Trenton City Council seats, subject to the April 7 election.

Humphreys is seeking the two-year term in the second ward, currently held by Brad Chumbley. Urich is seeking the two-year position in the fourth ward, currently held by Larry Crawford. Incumbent David Mlika has also filed for the council in the third ward. No one has filed for the first ward position, currently held by Lou Fisher.

Trenton residents wanting to file for the council may do so at city hall during regular business hours. The deadline to file is Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13 in the high school library.

Items on the announced agenda include a construction update, high school and elementary principal reports and a board filing update. An executive session for personnel, legal matters, real estate and records protected from disclosure is also planned.

Two requests - one each to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Board of Adjustments - were approved following a public hearing held on Monday night at Trenton City Hall.

Assistant City Clerk Tracy Maberry said the P&Z Commission voted to allow a minor subdivision on property at 1860 E. 16th St., owned by Jim and Maggie Bush. The Board of Adjustments agreed to a 15-foot side-yard setback next to a street to allow construction of a storage unit on property at 200 Harris Ave., owned by John Barron. Ms. Maberry said neither request will require council action.

R-9 Board Meets Tuesday The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the district office.

Items on the announced agenda include a building project update, the guidance counselor handbook, an election filing update, approval of Frank Drake library funds, the 2020-21 calendar, a GEC grant, the early childhood/Parents as Teachers report, the health services evaluation report, a safety report and principal reports. An executive session for personnel is also planned.

Princeton OKs New Lease A new lease was approved regarding use of the Mercer County Fair building during a meeting of the Princeton City Council on Monday night.

City Clerk Danette Snapp said a new lease was drawn up after the Mercer County Fair Board constructed a new addition to the building, with the city providing the funding.

The fair board will be paying back the money to the city at a cost of $900 per year over a nine-year period.

The council also discussed the possibility of hiring parttime help to take care of summer mowing work, but no action was taken.

The next meeting of the council will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Princeton City Hall.

National Weather Service There’s a messy weekend ahead with rain, snow and sleet expected on Friday and Saturday, accumulating up to 3 inches. Sunshine returns on Sunday and Monday with highs reaching into the upper 30s and low 40s. The high on Monday at Trenton was 43, Tuesday’s high was 49 and Wednesday’s high was 41 with a low of 23. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 51, the low was 19.

County Commission Agenda The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session Tuesday at the courthouse.

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The NCMC men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off 2020 with a pair of wins at home on Wednesday night. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap and photos from the doubleheader with Ellsworth Community College.

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SPORTS 1

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NORTH CENTRAL MEN 96, ELLSWORTH MEN 62

Tri-County Girls Pick Up Road Victory

Junior Forward Lifts Trenton Past Gallatin

TRI-COUNTY GIRS 69 GILMAN CITY GIRLS 47

The Tri-County girls continued to find wins despite playing with a lineup impacted by injuries and illness.

The Mustangs netted an HDC Conference victory at Gilman City on Tuesday night.

Bailee Hoover led TriCounty (7-4, 2-1 HDC) with 23 points while Kaelynn Evans added 18 and Destiny Gutshall and Anissa Williams each scored 10. Gilman (1-8, 0-2 HDC) was paced by 24 points from Jolee Ward.

Tri-County will play the host Bulldogs in the opening round of the South Harrison Tournament on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Gilman City travels to Green City tonight (Friday), tipping off at 6 o’clock.

Tri-County boys 69, at Gilman City boys 46: The Tri-County boys scored their third win in a row on Tuesday night, defeating Gilman City on the road in HDC Conference action.

Noah Tomlinson led the Mustangs (4-7, 1-2 HDC) with 20 points while Garrett Skinner added 14. Gilman (18, 0-2 HDC) got 23 points from Brody Langfitt.

Tri-County takes on Mercer at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in the South Harrison Tournament.

Gilman City is at Green City tonight. at Mercer girls 52, Southwest Livingston girls 11: Mercer had no trouble getting past Southwest on Tuesday night at home, blasting the visiting Wildcats by 41 points.

Tori Meinecke led Mercer with 21 points, doing most of her damage early with nine in the first quarter. Aubrey Wilson followed with 18 points, getting 10 of those in the third quarter, and Rainey Michael had nine.

Mercer (5-4) will take on Northeast Nodaway in the opening round of the South Harrison Tournament on Monday at 4:30 p.m.

Southwest Livingston boys 36, at Mercer boys 34: Mercer got the defense it needed, but not the offense as the Cardinals dropped their second-straight game with a two-point loss to visiting Southwest on Tuesday.

Camden Hartley led the Cardinals with 16 points, eight rebounds and three steals and Kaden Graham added 10.

Mercer (8-2) plays TriCounty in the South Harrison Tournament on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

TRENTON GIRLS 55 GALLATIN GIRLS 22 R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

Atavian Butler splits the Ellsworth defense for two points during North Central’s 96-62 victory over the Panthers on Wednesday night at the Ketcham Community Center. Butler scored six points in the win.

BACK TO WORK Nation’s No. 1-Ranked Team Doesn’t Miss A Beat In Return

With just five minutes gone in the second half, a game the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team had once led by 20 points, suddenly had intrigue. Visiting Ellsworth had rallied back to within six points of the nation’s number one-ranked Division II junior college team- on their home floor, no less.

That’s when the Pirates delved out a friendly reminder of just exactly why they sit at the top of the nation’s rankings.

North Central closed the game on a 43-15 run over the final 15 minutes, routing the Panthers 96-62 on Wednesday night to move to 14-1 overall on the season. The Pirates used a relentless pressure defense, a high-paced transition game and a stellar outside shooting performance to run Ellsworth out of the gym.

“Ellsworth made a run on us and I was happy with how our guys responded,” Pirates coach Jeremy Esry said. “We were super aggressive on defense. We held them to 25 points in the second half and went on some long runs where they didn’t score.”

RANKINGS NJCAA DIVISION II TOP 20 1. North Central MO (7), 13-1 2. Milwaukee Area (2), 16-1 3. Niagra County, 12-1 4. North Iowa Area (1), 13-1 5. Des Moines Area, 14-2 6. Schoolcraft, 12-1 7. Johnson County, 14-2 8. Davidson County, 11-0 9. South Suburban, 14-3 10. Sullivan County, 11-2 11. Erie, 9-2 12. Scottsdale, 14-1 13. Kirkwood, 11-3 14. Beaver County, 10-1 15. Parkland, 10-3 16. Mott, 13-2 17. Iowa Lakes, 11-3 18. Ancilla, 7-2 19. Arkansas Mid-South, 9-3 20. Lakeland, 10-4

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Others receiving votes: Moraine Valley (12-3) 7, Garrett (8-2) 5, Cecil (10-5) 2, Carl Sandburg (13-4) 1, Highland (11-5) 1, Lake County (11-3) 1, North Arkansas (12-3) 1.

Dropped from rankings: Moraine Valley (16).

The Pirates opened the game in the same manner they finished it. North Central took control early behind a high-energy brand of basketball that allowed the Pirates to take a 20-point lead around the five minute mark of the first half.

“Credit to our guys, I think they were focused and they were ready to roll,” Esry said. “They brought a lot of energy and I think a lot of that had to do with our great crowd. A lot of people in town came out to support us and our guys wanted to put on a great show for them.”

Ellsworth had its lone run of success beginning late in the half and bridging into the start of the second, but the Pirates slammed the door from that point.

North Central was paced by the sophomore forward duo of Marty Jackson and Quinan Rieves. Both finished with 15 points each. Damien Loyd added 12 points while Jeramy Shaw scored 11 and TJ Babikir had 10.

NCMC will return to action on Saturday, weather permitting, as they open Region 16 play on the road in St. Louis.

Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.

NCMC Women Cruise Offense Struggles, But Defense Is More Than Enough NCMC WOMEN 67 ELLSWORTH WOMEN 34

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Lily Osborn drives to the hoop during the North Central women’s 67-34 win on Wednesday night in Trenton. Osborn scored seven points in the win.

The North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team would have liked to see more offense on Wednesday night in its first game of 2020. It was hard to argue with the result, however.

In the end North Central walked off the court 67-34 winners over visiting Ellsworth, getting the job done behind a strong defensive night.

“Honestly I thought defen-

sively we did okay,” North Central women’s coach Jenni Croy said. “We were just really rusty on offense. We made some turnovers we shouldn’t have made again and that’s been our Achilles heel the whole first half of the season.

It was a good win, though. We had moments of looking okay, but we definitely need to get better.”

North Central led 19-12 after one quarter and 31-16 at halftime in a game that was never in jeopardy despite the problematic stretches on the offensive end.

Kennedie Kieffer led NCMC with 13 points while Kortlyn Rounkles scored 12 and McKenzie McBee had 10. Dymeria Guillory added nine for the Pirates.

North Central, now 11-5 overall, will be at Region 16 rival St. Louis at 1 p.m. on Saturday, weather permitting.

Trenton Boys Hang For A Half, Get Rolled In Second GALLATIN BOYS 88 TRENTON BOYS 47 For one half, the Trenton High School boys basketball

Moore Closing In On Milestone

team hung tough with one of the top teams in the Grand River Conference’s East Division.

In the end, though, the Bulldogs were on the wrong end of an 88-47 romp on the road at

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Despite the lopsided final, Trenton put together a strong first half, running up 19 points in the opening frame. That left the Bulldogs with a two-point lead after the initial eight minutes and, even after some regression in the second quarter, Trenton trailed just 40-30 at halftime.

“At halftime we talked about our effort being great in the first half,” Trenton coach Corbin Coe said. “That is the way we have to compete at all times, whether it is games or practice, that is how we have to compete. I thought our effort

level and execution in the first half was a lot better.”

In the second half, however, the wheels fell off for Trenton.

Gallatin went off for an improbable 34-9 third quarter run to put away a game that appeared up for grabs at the break. Gallatin closed out the contest with a 14-8 fourthquarter run to pick up the victory.

Trenton’s shaky second half sent the Bulldogs to their ninth loss of the season, dropping them to 2-9 overall and 0-3 within the GRC. The Bulldogs were paced by 24 points from Brycin Loyd

while Jaren Whitney added 12 points, five rebounds and four assists and Preston Harris finished with six points and three assists for Trenton. Royce Jackson chipped in three points, seven rebounds and two blocks and Chase Otto rounded out the Bulldogs’ total with two points while also pulling down five rebounds.

Trenton will look to bounce back from the loss tonight (Friday), taking on Maysville in another road Grand River Conference test. Action tips with a girls game at 6 o’clock and the boys will follow.

Maci Moore is on the verge of joining Trenton’s 1,000point club. After leading Trenton with 23 points in a 55-22 road victory in Gallatin on Tuesday night, the junior now stands just 21 points shy of becoming the eighth player in the program’s history to reach that milestone.

In the lopsided victory over Gallatin, Moore displayed all the reasons why she is so close to reaching 1,000 points. She hammered the home Bulldogs in the paint, she got to the free throw line and she knocked down a three-pointer. With her 23 points she added 17 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots.

Gallatin had no answers.

“Maci is so talented, but she works really hard to get her points, this year especially,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “She is having to be very active and she is having to do it against multiple defenders most of the time. So, for her, she has had to find creative ways to score. Her career as a whole has been one of the best Trenton is ever going to see. She is just a really special talent.”

Gallatin didn’t exactly represent the toughest test for Trenton. The red-and-black Bulldogs are the only girls team in the GRC East without a conference victory yet and stood just 1-7 overall on the season entering the night.

Still, Trenton had to show up and take care of business and did just that.

The black-and-gold Bulldogs crept out to a 10-4 first quarter lead, then pushed the advantage to 25-11 by halftime. Trenton outscored Gallatin in both the third and fourth quarters as well, going on to take the game by the 33point margin.

“I thought we guarded really well,” Cool said. “Early on, offensively, we weren’t sharp, but we never quit guarding. We didn’t let offense affect defense, so I was really proud of how we competed, on the defensive end especially.”

Behind Moore’s 23, Trenton got 12 points from Teya Cooksey and five each from McKayla Blackburn and Chandler Lynch.

Lexi Whitaker and Gracyn Rongey each scored four points and Kendall Crowley rounded out the Trenton total with two points.

The win vaulted Trenton to 6-4 overall and 3-0 within the Grand River Conference.

The Bulldogs are scheduled to be at Maysville in another GRC match-up tonight (Friday) and will travel to Benton High School in St. Joseph on Saturday to take part in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Classic. Trenton faces Odessa at the event, tipping off at 11:30 a.m.

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AGRICULTURE

Hometown Boy

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

GRASS-GRAZING COWS USE LAND NOT SUITED FOR CROP GROWING Cattle and grass make big advantages for Missouri.

We’re near the top in cow numbers. Probably tops on cows per-acre. We won’t top Texas. Missouri’s green hills are meant to be covered in grass to feed cow herds.

Cattle and grass go together while crops remain important. Lay of the land tells where it’s best to grow grass and livestock.

Way back in the time of MU Balanced Farming, we knew most crop farms had room for cows. We should recall that use of non-crop land.

Last month, driving to a SMS heifer sale, Dave Patterson, founder of Show-MeSelect, said I should write of changes I’ve seen in beef production in Missouri. That’d take a book.

Beef breeding protocols developed under Patterson’s leadership tops the nation in growing success and profits in beef. Now, herd owners in other states come to Missouri to buy replacement heifers.

Buying is a quick upgrade for a cow herd.

The research came from MU Ag Experiment Station’s Thompson Farm at Spickard.

Extension carries the word to Missouri farmers.

We mustn’t forget before beef progress, we led in forage management.

We showed how to boost pasture profits. Management-intensive Grazing came from the MU research farm at Linneus. MiG started there when Jim Gerrish started grazing schools. We still teach those concepts.

With rotational grazing, forage land carries about a third more cows. That’s a profit maker. Grass management continues to improve. We now know to improve toxic tall fescue.

We don’t think grass-andcow concepts together enough. Protocols for heifer management cut death rates at calving. First calf heifers survive. That loss used to be 19 percent. Heifers and their calves died. That’s a drain on money. Less loss means more profits.

With improved efficiency, we sell surplus heifers for cash flow. There is a market waiting.

A side effect from better heifer breeding is higher carcass quality. Steermates grade Prime at packing plants. They fetch grid-price

premiums.

I don’t follow this close as I did, but the trend may remain. We have good managers of grass and good managers of cows. We need multitasking with farmers combining both jobs.

There’s a world of consumers awaiting quality beef made in Missouri. Our farmers led in opening free trade for farm products, from highquality soybeans to Prime beef. Ill-informed government tariff rules took away that free enterprise. Cash flow back to farmers dropped.

Grass and cattle farming takes nothing away from crops. We have land best suited for soybeans and corn; but it doesn’t mean we should plow more pastures to grow crops or get bigger tractors. We have a place for more soybeans with our land and climate.

Left alone, farmers allocate what's best for each use. In my time, the No.1 area for cows moved from Nodaway County at Maryville in northwest Missouri to Lawrence County, Mount Vernon in southwest Missouri. Southwest has more grassland. Northwest has better crop ground. Farmers figured this out. Government didn’t make farming decisions.

Russia proved long ago that state leadership of farming doesn’t work. Hundreds of farmers making individual decisions do best. Commonsense and profits guide results.

Crop farmers deserve a shout out, even a book.

Yields per acre continue to rise. Now a surge in planting cover crops helps protect soils. At the same time, cover crops capture carbon dioxide from the air to put it back in the soil not the sky.

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Members of the Trenton FFA participated in the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference held on Wednesday on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Sponsored by MFA, Inc. and NCMC, the local conference provided FFA members with th eopportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference. State FFA officers shared their experiences with the students, helping them set goals for education, careers and their FFA experience. Pictured are, from left, front row, state FFA officers Vice President Kate Thompson of Columbia, Vice President Kenzie Darst of Aurora, Vice President Alexis Wilkinson of Sikeston, Past President Paxton Dahmer of Nevada, Vice President Tyler Schuster of Boonville, President Brenden Kleiboeker of Pierce City; middle row, Justin Hall, Bo Meeker, Makenzee Epperson, Ava Simpson, Kaylynn Stanton, Phoebe Fender, Katie Little, Grayson Coon, Andrea Selby; back row, Frankie Halstead, Josh Templeton, Wyatt Schneiderheinze, Tucker Otto, Caleb Johnson, Brayden Clause, Andrew Huffstutter, Dylan Smith, Hunter McAtee and Gavin Chambers.

Many Ways Computers Help Farms To Be Told At Conference The list of topics at the Computers on the Farm conference continues to grow as more farm users enroll. The annual get-together at the Lake of the Ozarks aims to help all users interested in on-farm applications, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Kent Shannon.

Registration is still open for the Jan. 17-18 meeting at Margaritaville Lake Resort, 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach.

The use of computers on farms is far beyond where it started, Shannon says. Back then bookkeeping and tax reports were high on the agenda.

Those are still covered.

Computers now guide many

precision farming uses. Drones gather information in crop scouting and problem-solving.

Computers on the desktop are being replaced by iPads in the pickup truck.

Trending ideas gain a start at the conference. New topics this year include spreadsheets for tracking hemp production. “A big appeal of this meeting is the farm-user input,�

Shannon says. “Farmers are innovators. And they share their ideas.�

Those attending are encouraged to bring their devices.

The meeting is not all talk. It includes hands-on sessions.

Program topics aim for beginners and advanced users.

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The whole family can benefit, Shannon says. Several topics will be demonstrated by FFA members, who come in groups from their schools.

The event can be a weekend away from the farm.

Advance registration is required. Visit agebb.missouri. edu/cotf(opens in new window). Registration fee covers

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OP/ED

Five Points

by Wendell Lenhart

Highway Resurfacing Important The Trenton City Council, at a meeting last month, directed City Administrator Ron Urton to send a letter to the Missouri Department of Transportation, asking them not to wait until March to rebid the resurfacing of Highway 6, which includes the portions of Main and Ninth streets where it runs through Trenton.

MoDOT had bid the project in October and rejected the only bid it received for the work, stating it was too high.

Councilman Glen Briggs had expressed concern that waiting until March for bids might delay the project into 2021 instead of it being completed this year as planned.

Wendell Lenhart The driving surface of Highway 6 has continued to deteriorate to the point that it is now one of the roughest, and most used, streets in Trenton. It should have been resurfaced last year but the project was pushed into this year as a cost-saving measure.

If this project is not completed before the winter season of 2020-21, I shudder to think what the driving lanes will look like a year from now. I’m afraid it will just be an even rougher patchwork of temporarily-filled potholes that it is now.

I know we need more money for the state’s roads and bridges, but it is hard for me to understand what the transportation infrastructure priorities are.

With so many existing roads needing to be maintained, I would think that would be the highest priority before adding new roads, which will also need to be maintained, to an already over-burdened system.

As a matter of fact, I really think about this every time I travel to St. Joseph on Highway 36 and see the exit for Ag Expo Way on the east side of town. Apparently there are plans to build an Agricultural Expo center somewhere near there. I don’t know when, or if, that is going to occur, but the exit, complete with a bridge overpass and off and on ramps, has been there for several years without very much use.

I don’t know if that’s an example of getting the cart before the horse or if it was planned that way. But there has been a lot invested in some infrastructure that is not being utilized like it should be. And those funds could have been better spent on areas such as Highway 6, which is so important to our businesses and our economic development.

It will be interesting to see how the resurfacing project plays out this year and I applaud the city council for keeping it on MoDOT’s attention so it has a chance to be completed this year.

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Paying For Teachers A state panel charged with studying teacher recruitment and retention has come to the conclusion that — surprise! — we need to pay public teachers more money.

Guest Editorials That's a good idea, except for one thing. The plan would cost close to a third of a billion dollars a year.

As we reported Sunday, the panel, called Missouri Teacher Table, reviewed data collected by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education this year to formulate some recommendations on teacher recruitment and retention for the State Board of Education.

The board plans to hear recommendations at its Jan. 9 meeting on teacher recruitment and retention, including that teachers' minimum salaries need to be raised.

The idea would be to make Missouri teachers' salaries more competitive with that of neighboring states. Missouri's minimum is below Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee and Oklahoma's minimum teacher salary requirements. Missouri's neighbors have adjusted their minimum salary requirements in the past year or two, and Illinois plans to give further increases in the

next few years.

Meanwhile, Missouri's minimum teacher salary of $25,000 has been in place since 2005.

The preferred option by the Teacher Table would be to give all of Missouri's more than 70,400 teachers a $4,000 raise, then increase the state's minimum teacher salary from $25,000 to $32,000, and then give a few hundred teachers raises as needed to have those teachers be paid the minimum salary — which they wouldn't otherwise be making even after the $4,000 raise.

The national average teacher salary is $60,477, compared to Missouri's $49,304, which ranked 43rd in the nation. The proposal would bring us up to 26th in the nation.

This "preferred" option is projected to cost more than $332.8 million. Proponents don't dispute the high price tag, but say it would be worth it.

Teacher salaries do need to be addressed. However, coming up with that amount of money in a single year isn't fiscally practical. How many other good state programs would we have to decimate to accomplish this all at once?

Instead, we favor a program with gradual steps that would reach the goal of making Missouri teacher salaries competitive with surrounding states. — Jefferson City News-Tribune

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COMMUNITY Scrappy Quilters Hold Meeting The Scrappy Quilters Guild met on Jan. 7 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton with 13 members and one guest present. Prior to the business meeting, a video was shown on the difference in threads from the Superior Thread Company.

Donna Wilson presided over the business meeting. A thank you note was read from Betty Elton, the winner of the recent quilt the guild gave away. Mrs. Elton also made a monetary contribution for the charity quilting fund.

Cyndi Johnson gave an update on the 2020 retreat to be held Sept. 14-17 in Valley Falls, KS. The group voted to attend the April 21 meeting of the Brookfield quilt guild for a

“trunk show.� Mrs. Wilson gave members a list of 2020 meeting dates and Saturday Sew events and members signed up to bring snacks.

There was a discussion regarding committees for the Missouri Day Quilt Show. The next Saturday Sew will be held on Feb. 8.

Share and Tell participants were guest Suzanne Wiley, Betty Bevelle, Charlotte Jensen, Marie Boyle, Dawn Stout, Twyla Johnson, Carolyn Urton, Donna Wilson, Cyndi Johnson and Flora Hanks.

The next meeting will be on Feb. 4 at the First Baptist Church. A video will be shown at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m.

PEO Founders Day Celebrated Members of Chapter AD, PEO met on Jan. 2 at The Space with 12 members present.

Hostess Jackie Hoffman provided refreshments of apple pie and ice cream, served by Connie Hoffman and Bev Bosley. Mrs. Bosley was chaplain pro-tem and led the group in the devotion, taken from James 1:19-27.

Lois Elaine Hawker served as corresponding secretary protem.

During the meeting, thoughts and memories were shared of longtime chapter member Lucy Witten, who recently passed away. Lists were signed for hostesses and program presenters to be added to the yearbooks for the coming year. Mrs. Hawker, Sara

Siebenborn and Twyla Keuhn were appointed as the nominating committee and will present a slate of officers to be voted on at the March meeting.

It was announced PEO Day at the Lyceum at Arrow Rock would be held on June 11, with the play “The Little Mermaid,� to be presented.

Founders Day was celebrated by playing a game in which all questions were related to PEO in the areas of founders, projects, history, conventions and potpourri. Babette Hill created the game, which was led by Betty Wimer and Mrs. Keuhn in Mrs. Hill’s absence.

The Feb. 6 meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Keuhn. Terry Cobb will have the program.

THS Classes Meet For Breakfast The Trenton High School classes of 1936-1943 met on Monday, Jan. 6 at Dino’s Diner for their monthly breakfast.

A get well card was signed to be sent to Max Oyler, who is recuperating from a fall.

The time was spent visiting.

Birthday anniversary greetings

for Jan. 7 were extended to Bonnie Moore.

Those present were Bob Witten, Dorothy McMullen, Mary Lou Crawford, Marian Campbell, Mrs. Moore, Cathy Tigert and Lana Snider.

The next breakfast will be on Feb. 3 at Dino’s Diner.

Ford Judy Jackson Kala Smith was the greeter and Jandie Peterson and Kala were the candlelighters on Sunday morning, Jan. 5 at the Galt Christian Church. Brian Peterson read the opening scripture and gave a prayer.

The offering was received by James Gott, Chris Novak, Cole Peterson and Corey Gott.

Chris gave the prayer. Brian gave the communion devotion and the communion prayers were given by Opie Peterson and Jim Westergaard. The worship team sang "What a Beautiful Name" for the special and Stan Richardson gave the message "Seeing Clearly Our Mission for Christ," with scripture taken from Acts 8:2939. Barb Peterson was in charge of pre-school and Mary Helen Richardson and Judy Jackson took shut-in communion.

The Galt Baptist Church held services on Sunday morning, Jan. 5. Gene Schreffler's message was "Overcoming Anxiety with Peace," with scripture from Ephesians 6:1024. A fellowship meal was enjoyed afterward.

Jim Westergaard visited Melvin Berry on Saturday and Tuesday at the Wright Memorial Hospital. Melvin is slowly

improving.

Jerry and Sharon Berry ate lunch on Thursday with Ruby Elliott. Danny and Colt Berry visited Jerry and Sharon later in the day.

Stan and Mary Helen Richardson returned home on New Year's Eve from spending the Christmas holidays with their son-in-law, daughter and granddaughters, Stephen, Sheri, Savannah and Sadie Brediger in Everett, WA. They also visited several other family members and friends. Stan, Mary Helen, Judy Jackson and Les and Lora Jackson ate supper on Friday in Trenton to celebrate Stan and Mary Helen's 45th wedding anniversary.

Bert Brown, Mike Peterie and Judy were Tuesday supper guests of Stan and Mary Helen.

Coleen Banner and Judy Jackson spent New Year's Eve with Steve, Susie and Heather Vandevender. Steve, Susie, Coleen and Judy and the Zach Vandevender family visited New Year's Day with the Brian Burger family and with the Burgers’ new baby boy, Blake Clifford, who was born on Dec. 30. Judy and Coleen ate lunch that day with Jordan and Elise Banner and returned home on Thursday.

Dockery Chapel Terri Reid Betsy and Lucy Price lit the altar candles on Epiphany Sunday on Jan. 5 at Dockery Chapel United Methodist Church. Amy Guthrie played the guitar and led the congregation in singing the praise songs as people gathered for worship. Pastor Jim King gave the children's moments and Jon Guthrie led the children in a story time of learning about Jesus. Vicki Meservey gave the schedule of this week's church activities. Kim Samp-

son announced the church youth will be attending the Winter Jam later this month.

Youth who would like to attend, can contact Kim or the church office. “Fit for a King� was the message by Pastor King, who told the story of the Wise Men who came to see the baby Jesus. Scripture was from Matthew 2. The closing hymn was "We Three Kings.�

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Go And Learn FCE Club Meets The Go and Learn FCEâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Club met on Jan. 3 for lunch at China Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Buffet. Bonnie Sutton and Wintress Welliver were guests.

Lana Snider read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trustworthinessâ&#x20AC;? for the devotion.

Members repeated the pledge to the U.S. flag and the club collect. Roll call was answered with each member telling what they like to do on a cold, snowy night. Betty Rumbley had a game, which was won

by Wintress Welliver.

Members planned meetings for 2020. Nema Rowoth received a birthday gift from her secret sister and also won the mystery gift. Mrs. Snider

served refreshments.

The next meeting of the group will be at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 at the North 65 Center.

The club held a meeting and Christmas party on Dec. 6 at Washington Street Food and Drink. Bonnie Sutton was a guest.

Lana Snider presided at the meeting and Barbara Graves read the devotion, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fresh Snowfall.â&#x20AC;? Members repeated the pledge to the U.S. flag and the club collect and also answered roll call by telling their favorite Christmas song.

Betty Rumbley led the group in two Christmas songs.

Secret sisters were revealed.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 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.

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

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

SUNDAY Trenton Coin Club, First Christian Church Activity Center, 1 p.m.

North Missouri Saddle Club, Saddle Club Grounds, 4 p.m.

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

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

Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library open until 7 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 359-2704 or 357-2367.

MIâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Group of Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon Family Support Group, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

North 65 Center:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1955, North 65 Center, 11:15 a.m.

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

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Laureate Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 9 a.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.

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;Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Activity Night, 6 to 9 p.m.

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for five years. We are in our early 30s and child-free. We talked about having children before we got married. At the time, we were both very much on the fence.

We promised to keep checking in with each other and having honest conversations about kids.

We've done that pretty regularly, and five years later we're still here, both sitting firmly on the fence.

We see the pros and cons. We love each other very much and love the idea of raising a family together. I think we would be good parents, and we both see parenting as an important and meaningful part of life. We have good jobs, own a nice home and have very loving and supportive family and friends. Imagining my husband as a father and my parents as grandparents fills me with joy.

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Is there something we're missing? -- Anon Dear Anon: You're not alone.

Compared with previous generations, millennials are waiting until later in life to have children and more likely to be ambivalent about the idea of having children at all. There are books to guide people through this decision-making process, such as "Motherhood -- Is It For Me?" (which can be equally useful to would-be fathers), and there are

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counselors who specialize in this. You and your husband might consider enlisting the help of such resources.

But what came to mind when reading your letter was a survey that I conducted a few years ago, in which I asked readers, "If you had to do it all over again, would you have children?" I heard from thousands of parents and non-parents. The major takeaway: Virtually all were happy with their choices. Plenty of parents readily acknowledged the challenges and personal concessions that come with parenthood, but they consistently reported that the joy outweighs the hardship. The less than 1% of parents who said they wouldn't have kids if given a do-over cited addiction (either their own or their child's) as the reason. No one said it was because they wished they could have traveled more, had more free time, etc.

And on the flip side, I heard from hundreds of child-free people about the full lives they have led; many of them had traveled the world with their partners and enjoyed freedoms that they likely wouldn't have been able to with children. I only heard from one person who felt she'd missed out by not having kids.

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The electric car maker delivered a record 112,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2019 and 367,500 for the full year. Global deliveries rose more than 50% in 2019, in line with Tesla’s outlook.

Tesla posted a surprising $143 million profit in the third quarter after losing $1.1 billion in the first half of the year. It has mostly recorded losses as a public company.

Investors have been looking for signs that profitability isn’t a one-quarter aberration for Tesla. Fourth-quarter results come out next month.

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Analysts say China, the world’s largest car market, will be critical to Tesla’s growth. The company has begun deliveries from a new Shanghai factory, which it says could make more than 3,000 vehicles a week.

Tesla has also cut jobs and other costs to make money.

Dorsheimer said Tesla shares could also benefit from higher oil prices driven by increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Tesla’s cars run on electricity, not gas, and could get a sales boost if higher gas prices spook car buyers.

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TMar13 ------------------------------------------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!

TJan24 ------------------------------------------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.

TFeb7 ------------------------------------------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.

TMar20 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. TFeb7 ------------------------------------------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 FJan24 -----------------------------------------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.

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TJan10 ------------------------------------------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.

FJan10 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJan24 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street.

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Monday through Saturday PATTI SHANNON, CHRIS BIRKHEAD & RACHEL BREITENBUCHER Hair/Nails SIERRA MCCORMACK Esthetician JESSICA STANDIFORD Licensed Massage Therapist TFeb7 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FFeb7 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins!

Daily Specials as well as Menu Items New Winter Hours Monday - Friday 11 am - 4 pm Saturday 7 am - 4 pm Closed Sunday 660-876-5888 TMar20 ------------------------------------------RENTAL DEPARTMENT * Sewer Snake * Floor Sander * Floor Polisher * Post Auger (1 man) * Pressure Washer * Table & Chairs JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 3029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 7:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon TJan31 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 9-5 Call for Availability Visa * Mastercard Mathews FJan31 ------------------------------------------CLARK PLUMBING & HEATING, 2324 Princeton Road, 359-2007. Residential & Commercial, New Construction, Remodel & Repair, Water Heaters & Boilers, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Inspection, Backhoe Service, Certified, Backflow Testing & Installation.

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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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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------1 bedroom apartment available January 1. Call 660-3591011. dtf ------------------------------------------For Rent - nice, clean one bedroom apartment, utilities paid, $575 monthly, deposit required. Call 660-654-4248.

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In compliance with RSMo. 115.127(5), notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County that the filing period for the April 7, 2020 Municipal Election is December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020.

Elected will be one member from Sub-district 3, which covers portions of Franklin, Myers and Lincoln townships to serve a three (3) year term.

Candidates may file at the district office located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions will be answered by calling 660-359-4220. dDec6,13,Jan3,10 -------------------------------------------

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Stockholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation will be held at the Grundy Electric Community Room, at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri, on Monday, January 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to elect five directors for a term of three years, and to transact any other business which may properly come before this meeting.

The Nominating Committee has presented the following list of names for directors to be voted on at this meeting: FOR A THREE YEAR TERM Delvin Wilford Diane Lowrey Paul Cox Scott Wilson Jackie Soptic It is very important that a majority of the outstanding shares of stock be represented at this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please authorize someone to vote your proxy, or sign the proxy, and return to Diane Lowrey, secretary of the corporation and your proxy will be voted evenly among the nominees as presented in this letter. Please return to: Diane Lowrey, Chamber of Commerce, 617 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of January 2020. /S/Diane Lowrey Diane Lowrey, Secretary d10

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

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041

Photo Courtesy of Grundy R-5 FFA

Members of the Grundy R-5 FFA participated in the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference held on Wednesday on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Sponsored

by MFA, Inc. and NCMC, the local conference provided FFA members with th eopportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference. State FFA officers shared their experiences with the students, helping them set goals for education, careers and their FFA experience. Pictured are, from left, front row, state FFA officers Vice President Kate Thompson of Columbia, Vice President Kenzie Darst of Aurora, Vice President Alexis Wilkinson of Sikeston, Past President Paxton Dahmer of Nevada, Vice President Tyler Schuster of Boonville, President Brenden Kleiboeker of Pierce City; back row, Luke Porter, Aidan Rains, Dusty Wilson, Cole Peterson, Ryan Hadley, Amber McDonald and Skylar Bonnett.

NOTICE OF CANDIDATES PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE SECTION 115.345, RSMo, Secretary of State to notify each election authority of offices for which candidates are to be nominated. Upon receipt of notice, the election authority shall publish the notice and the date by which candidates must file for such offices in a newspaper of general circulation in its jurisdiction.

PUBLISH NOTICE IN NEWSPAPER SECTION 115.389, RSMo, requires publication, under the property party designations, the title of each office, name and address of each candidate to be voted on in the local jurisdiction, primary election date, and hours the polls will be open in a newspaper of general circulation within the County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jurisdiction.

Because this is a presidential preference primary, voters must also have the option of voting (UNCOMMITTED), Section 115.767, RSMo. A vote for (UNCOMMITTED) is treated as a separate candidate and allows the voter to indicate to the political party that they are not committed to any candidates on the ballot.

I, Betty Spickard, County Clerk/Election Authority within and for the county of Grundy do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list as certified to me by John R. Ashcroft, Secretary of State, State of Missouri, of the candidates entitled to be voted for at the Presidential Preference Primary Election to be held March 10, 2020.

The polls will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.

GRUNDY COUNTY POLLING PLACES Edinburg Baptist Church Madison/Taylor Townships 530 NW Church St. Trenton, MO 64683 Galt Baptist Church Liberty/Myers Townships 100 S Chestnut St. Galt, MO 64641 Laredo Community Bldg.

Wilson/Marion Townships 201 E. Main St. Laredo, MO 64652 Spickard Christian Church Franklin/Washington Townships 512 S 3rd St. Spickard, MO 64679 John Ausberger Bldg Harrison/Lincoln Townships 559 NW 5th Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 Courthouse Trenton First Ward Jefferson Township 700 Main St. Trenton, MO 64683 NCMC (Fry Building) Trenton Second Ward 1213 Mable St. Trenton, MO 64683 First Christian Church Trenton Third Ward 1700 Princeton Road Trenton, MO 64683

First Baptist Church Trenton Fourth Ward/ Jackson Township 2421 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENTAL PRIMARY Donald J Trump PO Box 13570 Arlington, VA 22219 Bob Ely 105 Town Line Rd #328 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Bill Weld PO Box 960292 Boston, MA 02196 Joe Walsh PO Box 15416 Washington, DC 20003 Matthew John Matern PO Box 310 Manhattan Beach, CA 90267 (UNCOMMITTED) DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Amy Klobuchar PO Box 18360 Minneapolis, MN 55418 Tom Steyer PO Box 626 San Francisco, CA 94104 Tulsi Gabbard PO Box 75255 Kapolei, HI 96707 Leonard J. Steinman II 2217 W Edgewood Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 Cory Booker PO Box 32009 Newark, NJ 07102 Joseph R. Biden PO Box 58174 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Elizabeth Warren PO Box 171375 Boston, MA 02117 Pete Buttigieg PO Box 1226 South Bend, IN 46624 Bernie Sanders PO Box 391 Burlington, VT 05402 Velma Steinman 2217 W Edgewood Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 Henry Hewes 515 Madison Ave New York, NY 10022 Andrew Yang PO Box 214 Midtown Station, NY 10018 Roque De La Fuente PO Box 3065 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 John K. Delaney PO Box 70835 Bethesda, MD 20813 Julian Castro PO Box 501 San Antonio, TX 78292 Deval Patrick 25 Dorchester Ave PO Box 52643 Boston, MA 02205 Marianne Williamson 1787 Tribute Rd Suite K Sacramento, CA 95815 Michael Bennet 1435 Garrison St., Suite 203 Lakewood, CO 80215 Michael R. Bloomberg 909 3rd Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10022 Steve Burke 241 Bishop Road Heuvelton, NY 13654

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Robby Wells 210 Ward St Apt 310 Waynesboro, GA 30830 William C. (Bill) Haas 4579 Laclede Ave. #141 St. Louis, MO 63108 (UNCOMMITTED) LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Jacob Hornberger 43176 Center Post Ter Broadlands, VA 20148 (UNCOMMITTED) CONSTITUTION CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Don J. Grundmann 59 Washington St. #152 Santa Clara, CA 95050 Don Blankenship PO Box 1757 Williamson, WV 25661 (UNCOMMITTED) GREEN CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Howie Hawkins PO Box 562 Syracuse, NY 13205 Dario Hunter 439 Pasadena Ave. Youngstown, OH 44507 David Rolde PO Box 72 Weston, MA 02493 (UNCOMMITTED) CERTIFICATION State of Missouri ) ) Secretary of State ) I, John R. Ashcroft, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct list, containing the name and address of each person who has filed a written request in my office to be included and is entitled to be voted on at the Presidential Preference Primary Election to be held March 10, 2020. The order in which candidates' names are listed is the order they are to appear on the Presidential Preference Primary ballot of each party. I further certify the forgoing party emblems of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Constitution and Green parties, respectively are in accordance with Section 115.385, RSMo. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of my office in the City of Jefferson, State of Missouri, this 31st day of December, 2019. {SEAL} Jay Ashcroft Secretary of State COUNTY CLERK/ELECTION AUTHORITY CERTIFICATION I, Betty Spickard, County Clerk/Election Authority within and for the county of Grundy do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list as certified to me by John R. Ashcroft, Secretary of State, State of Missouri, of the candidates entitled to be voted for at the Presidential Preference Primary Election to be held March 10, 2020. Polls will be open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal. Done in my office this 2nd day of January, 2020. {SEAL} Betty Spickard County Clerk/Election Authority dJan10 Go To The Polls

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Your Opinion Matters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Let Your Voice Be Heard

LOOKING BACK; LOOKING FORWARD For a lot of folks in North Mis- that kept many farmers out of souri, 2019 was a tough year. the field.

Through these trials and tribuWe saw destructive floods along the Mississippi, Chariton, and lations, we emerged battered, Grand rivers - and record-setting but strong - as friends, families, flooding on the Missouri River and neighbors came together to that officially began in March, help each other and continue to lasted more than seven months, do so to this day. Our flood reand is definitely not over as covery challenges are far from some areas are still underwater. over and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue fighting to In total, we saw hundreds of ensure that folks get the help thousands of acres flood across they need, whether that means north Missouri - inundating not making sure levee repairs are just farmland, but businesses, completed in a timely manner or homes and even entire commu- helping folks get the assistance nities. Dozens of levees broke they deserve.

Despite these struggles, 2019 along our rivers, leaving families little time to gather belongings was not a year without a few before being forced to flee their small victories. I was proud to homes and farmers helpless to lead the House in passing both move livestock, grain, and ma- much-needed disaster assischinery ahead of the advancing tance, as well as disaster assistance reforms. As the ranking floodwaters.

Even folks between these member of the House Transmajor rivers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spared from portation and Infrastructure the devastation of this Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee, I was also proud to flooding - and many farmers help move the Resilience Reacross our state got hit particu- volving Loan Fund Act forward, larly hard. Nearly 1.4 million which would give local commuacres in Missouri went unplanted nities more tools to fight back this year - many of these fields against future floods.

Likewise, I was pleased to left to lie fallow because of flooding and constant wet weather successfully advocate for the re-

Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Making Music Together MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS Terri Critten of Chillicothe is a 34-year veteran of the education field, the last eight years as counselor at the S.M. Rissler Elementary School in Trenton. She is also the volunteer coordinator for Bright Futures Trenton. Her husband, David Critten, is CEO of Landmark Manufacturing in Gallatin and they have two daughters - the oldest being married, living in Colorado and being mother of Terriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandson, Cooper, age 3, while the youngest is in her final year of college in Springfield. Music has always been an important part of Terriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, having taken piano lessons through her sophomore year in high school. She also played flute and was drum majorette for Gallatin High School Marching Band. She attended music camps and band camps as a youth and through the Chillicothe Orchestral Ensemble and various playing opportunities at her church, has continued to enjoy playing flute with the GRVCO. She and her husband are cyclists and enjoy riding bike trails, especially in Colorado. She also enjoys cooking, fitness and spending time with family and friends. ********** Vanessa Pauley of Trenton is a fourth grade teacher at S.M. Rissler Elementary in Trenton who enjoys incorporating music into the classroom whenever possible. She plays the flute in the GRVCO while her sister, Sarah, plays the clarinet and her parents, Gary and Laurel, and brother, Andrew, are all members of the choir. Her enjoyment of music began at church as a little girl and she started piano lessons in the second grade. After several attempts, she stuck with it in fifth grade while also learning how to play the recorder. She began playing the flute in sixth grade and participated in both band and choir while in high school. She joined the GRVCO as a soprano in the fall of 2013, moving to the orchestra in 2016. In addition to music, she enjoys being outdoors with her dogs, Leo and Molly, going on hikes and journaling.

placement of 40 rural bridges across north Missouri as well as the replacement of the Rocheport bridge on I-70 which will help free up funds for more transportation projects in north Missouri. Additionally, many of our rural airports are already seeing much-needed upgrades and more rural folks without highspeed internet will have access to 21st Century speeds thanks to efforts made over the last year.

And, despite numerous difficulties in 2019, American farmers finally got some good news with the passage of the USMCA in the House and the announcement of phase one of a comprehensive trade deal with China the first part of a future all-encompassing trade agreement that will finally push back on China for cheating American farmers, workers and businesses for decades.

That said, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clearly much work to do in 2020. We still need to make flood control our top priority, both in how we manage our rivers and how we spend federal dollars on our rivers. We still need to finalize the USMCA and we still need to secure more good trade deals that truly put America first. No matter what challenges we face here at home, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truly an honor to serve as your voice in Congress and I look forward to working together in 2020 to ensure that north Missouri continues to be the best place to work and live.

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DEATHS Ronald Nelson Lynch Ronald Nelson Lynch, 74, died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty.

A graveside service with military honors was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Trenton.

Mr. Lynch was born on Feb. 1, 1945 in Trenton. He graduated in 1964 from Galt High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. He retired from Truman Medical Center as a biomedical technician.

He is survived by his wife, Genevieve of the home; two sisters, Suzanne (Mike) Nichols and Becky (Dick) Trautwein.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Lynch; and his mother, Betty Kuhns; a sister, Cheryl; and a brother, Ricky.

Memorial donations may be made to Operation Homefront in care of the McGilley Antioch Chapel of Kansas City, which is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Walker Ruby Walker, a 95-year-old resident of Lee’s Summit and former Chillicothe resident, died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at the Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe.

Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens at Chillicothe.

A family visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. General visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday.

Mrs. Walker was born on Sept. 1, 1924, in Grundy County, the daughter of Walter and Hulda Axtell. She was a receptionist for Dr. Matheny and a medical assistant for Dr. Harkness. She also worked at Sears, Burton Typewriter Company and was a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school and Bible school in Chillicothe.

She was a member of the Busy Belles, the Nineteen Club and several civic organizations and

also did volunteer work.

Mrs. Walker was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing, doing alterations for many people.

She is survived by two daughters, Joann (Ted) Fisher of Lewisville, TX and Diane (Creighton) Cox of Lone Jack; four grandchildren, Trent (Erin) Fisher of Flower Mound, TX, Troy (Amy) Fisher of Richardson, TX, Chris (Tammy) Cox of Lee’s Summit and Creig (Lisa) Cox of Spring Hill, FL; eight greatgrandchildren; one sister, Kathryn Hammond of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin L. Walker Jr.; two brothers, Kenneth and Russell Axtell; and two sisters-in-law, Lois and Lucille Axtell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Chillicothe or the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

Glen Nelson Washburn Glen Nelson Washburn, an 86-year-old resident of California, MO, died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at the Windmill Ridge Funeral Service at California with Rev. Ken Mathes officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at the Shelburne Baptist Church Cemetery, southwest of Trenton.

Mr. Washburn was born on July 13, 1933 on a farm in Grundy County, the son of Glen Washburn and Edith Nelson Washburn. In 1955, he met and married Elizabeth Ann Eckert, who preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 2017.

Nelson graduated from Trenton High School in 1951, then attended Trenton Junior College and received his associate's degree. He graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville with a bachelor's in education degree and a master's degree in school administration. He started his career in education in Hannibal and Brunswick and, in 1964, his family moved to California, MO, where he was the first elementary principal for the California School District.

Nelson was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1954, serving in Korea in the 728th Military Police. Following his time spent in public education, Nelson returned to law enforcement as the city marshall in California, then served with the Moniteau County Sheriff's Department as chief deputy for many years. He finished his professional career teaching at the Missouri Department of Corrections in Boonville and the church farm in Jefferson City.

He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and trapping. Nelson was a proud lifetime member of the NRA and second amendment supporter. Nelson was a true patriot and was one of the last of the true lawmen. He followed and was a historian of

Barbara Mae Stoll Barbara Mae Stoll, a 94year-old resident of Zanesfield, OH and mother of Trenton resident Deb Woodard, died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at her home.

Private graveside services are planned at a later date.

The family suggests memorials to the Grundy CountyJewett Norris Library for the purchase of large print books.

Scholarship Online Help The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. will be offering area high school seniors the opportunity to apply online for scholarships offered through the foundation.

Scholar-Link will officially open on Jan. 15 and is open to any senior wanting to apply for scholarships at a four-year or two-year college/university as well as a vocational technical school. The foundation cur-

rently administers 94 scholarship funds for students in the 18 counties of northwest Missouri and beyond.

High school seniors wanting to apply for scholarships should visit the website, cfnwmo.org. The deadline for submission of applications for most scholarships is March 1.

High school counselors can be contacted for more information as well as the foundation at 816-232-2022.

Local Woman Earns Degree Caitlin McNabb of Trenton graduated from Graceland University at Lamoni, IA during ceremonies on Dec. 14.

Miss McNabb received a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education, graduating

with honors. She is currently a kindergarten teacher at the S.M. Rissler Elementary School. She is the daughter of Shawn McNabb and Denise McNabb, both of Trenton.

Trenton Woman On Honor’s List A Trenton woman was among students named to the fall semester dean’s list at Drury University at Springfield.

Claire Utley was named to

the list by achieving a grade point average of at least 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale while carrying at least 12 credit hours.

She is the daughter of John and Tracy Utley of Trenton.

AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Meatloaf, ovenroasted potatoes, Tuscan blend vegetables, baked slice apples, whole wheat dinner roll.

Tuesday-Smothered pork chop, macaroni and cheese, winter mixed vegetables, gelatin with fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Wednesday-Oven-fried chicken, baked sweet potato, cabbage, sliced peaches, whole

wheat bread, chocolate chip cookie.

Thursday-Swiss steak, augratin potatoes, butter beans, apple salad, whole wheat bread.

Friday-Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, pea salad, apricots, whole wheat bread.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

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the St. Louis Cardinals and the WWE. Nelson's daughters grew up with an appreciation for a wide range of music genres from opera to country and western music. He also taught his family that anything could be fixed if you had the right kind of tape or glue. He was a proud grandparent, making sure all of his grandchildren understood conservation and respect for the land and wildlife. He was always proud of the grandchildren's athletic accomplishments.

He is survived by three daughters, Maribeth Patterson and Gwen (Joe) Kirby, all of California, and Rita Carey Gerhardt of Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Andrew (Lisa) Geiser of Chillicothe, Andelyn (Dustin) Wright of Alma, AR and Elizabeth (Zac Kueffer) Kirby, Samuel (Bailey Wehmeir) Kirby and Sarah Kirby, all of California; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Claude (Nadine) Eckert of Chillicothe and Bob (Judy) Eckert of Belle; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents and wife, Nelson was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Samuel Patterson on May 6, 2019: one brother, Don Washburn; and a niece, Brenda Washburn.

Memorials may be made to the California R-1 School in care of Susie Oliver, 211 S Owen St, Ste B, California, MO 65018, with the funds to be designated to children in need.

The schedule for the commodity and senior box distribution for the month of January at the Grundy County Community Food Pantry has been announced.

Items can be picked up at the

food pantry on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Pickup times on Thursday, Jan. 16 are 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

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Spencer, Katelyn Stevenson, Sarah Tobias, Jennifer Tran, Breanna Ulberg, Carly Wanstreet, Jordan Wendt and Kenzie Yuille, juniors; Faith Baker, Braxton Borders, Randy Bowden, Josie Chumbley, Johnathan Dryer, Alondra Fernandez, Delanie Franklin, Gavinn KingHarden, Connor Littleton, Tayler Morton, Joseph Pattison, Dakota Polk, Jenna Reeter, Natalie Ricker, Raife Sampson, Luke Schilling, Robert Shreckengaust, Shelby Williams, Blake Yerington and Allison Yoder, sophomores; Lindsey Babcock, Dagan Burkeybile, Brayden Clause, Grayson Coon, Ivy Foster, Gabriel Gamble, Samuel Gibson, Chloie Hall, Levi Johnson, Brett Kennedy, Adriana Lawrence, Faith Lee, Katie Little, Hunter McAtee, Zoie McGowan, Sue McPherson, Brody Polk, Wyatt Schneiderheinze, Mercy Schweizer, Haley Shultz, Kayleigh Streett, Trent Villacampa, Jillian Voorhies, Kiah White and Krista Wilson, freshmen.

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roll were: Grace Allen, Sabastian Brown, Jamie Burkeybile, Britney Colston, Tierney Doolittle, Sydney Fitzpatrick, Juan Garcia, Maci Henson, Quentin Hughs, Ashley Johnson, Madison Lambert, Jeremy Landers, Noah Lewis, Rudy Mathews, Katie Miller, Riley Raymo, Matthew Slater, Gabriel Swann, Jasmine VanHoozer, Jose Velazquez, Alexis Whitaker, Jaren Whitney and Benjamin Woodson, seniors; Steven Archuleta, Coy Bachman, Nivek Bork, Kael Brock, Kayleigh Campbell, Kasen Christy, Gwyneth Foster, Brice Gibler, Travis Gifford, Quincy Griffin, Melanie Guerrero, Bailea Jeannoutot, Shan Lin, Adeline Londre, Halle Lotz, Emilee Lovell, Isaiah Lovell, Aidan Maxey, Maci Moore, Jillian Nichols, Chase Otto, Carol Pattison, Olivia Roberts, Haven Sharp, Kayleigh Snuffer, Cole Soptic, Emily Spears, Kayden

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cial report.

The board reviewed a cooperative agreement sent to the

CIRCUIT COURT Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to operating a vehicle with expired plates and fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs were Jacob Anderson, Trenton; and Penny Buswell, Trenton.

Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a vehicle with defective equipment and fined $183.50 and $41.50 costs were Christina SpainhourGeorge, Trenton; and Loyd Swift, Chillicothe.

Kevin D. Berry, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to stop at a stop sign and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Jesse M. Harding, Trenton, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was sentenced to serve 13 days in the Grundy County Detention Center. He was given credit for 13 days served and had costs waived.

Ryleah R. Ishmael, Trenton, pleaded guilty to following another vehicle too closely and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs.

Todd A. McDowell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Jacob S. Olmstead, Trenton, pleaded guilty to stealing and was fined $200 and $41.50 costs and is to pay $23 restitution.

Gabriel Overton, no address listed, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner and

Charges Are Facing Two Two area men have been arrested, one for violating the terms of his probation and one who failed to appear in court.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 37year-old Robert A. Brandon of Trenton is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center after being arrested for violating the terms of his probation on original charges of first degree property damage, a class E felony; fourth degree domestic assault, a class A misdemeanor; and driving while revoked or suspended, also a class A misdemeanor.

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Brandon was extradited from Sullivan County to Grundy County, where he is being held on $5,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in the Circuit Division court on Jan. 16.

Also arrested was a Bethany man, 30-year-old Levi Wedgeworth, who failed to appear in court Grundy County Associate Court on a charge of fishing without a permit, a class A misdemeanor. He was extradited from Harrison County and is being held on a cash bond of $116. His court date is Jan. 14.

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

city from the Spickard Special Road District, but took no action.

The next meeting of the board will be at 6 p.m. on Monday Feb. 10.

had a trial set for 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 21.

Colton L. Chaney, Trenton, pleaded guilty to making a false report and was fined $200 and $41.50 costs.

Shirley D. Hutchison, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to stealing and had a trial set for March 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Ronna D. Owens, Laredo, pleaded guilty to following another vehicle too closely and had imposition of her sentence suspended. She was placed on probation for six months and is to pay $41.50 costs.

Associate Civil Judge Steven D. Hudson Capital One Bank (USA) NA vs. Randy G. Hughs. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $5,267.85. The case involved a suit on account.

Citibank, NA vs. Donald G. Ragan. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $3,615.19. The case involved a suit on account.

Credit Bureau of Columbia Inc. d/b/a Accounts Management Services, as assignee of Gen. John J. Pershing Hospital Association d/b/a Pershing Memorial Hospital vs. Thomas F. Reeds. The court entered a summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $7,926.79. After applying all payments, credits and offsets, the remaining amount is $149.50. The case involved a suit on account.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Granted Troy G. Hanes vs. Michelle D. Hanes.

High Low Last Chg JAN. 9 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 553¾ 564 552¾ 561¾ +9 May 556¾ 567 556½ 565 +8¾ Jul 559 568¾ 558¾ 567 +8½ Sep 565¾ 574½ 565¼ 572¾ +7½ Dec 574½ 583½ 574½ 582¼ +7¼ Mar 584 590¼ 584 589½ +7¼ May 584 587¾ 583¼ 587¾ +6 Est. sales 59,488.Wed.'s sales 88,089 Wed.'s open int 442,212,up 7,539 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 383¾ 387 383½ 384¾ +½ May 390¾ 393¾ 390½ 391½ +¼ Jul 397 399¾ 396¾ 397¾ Sep 397 399¾ 397 398 —¼ Dec 399¼ 402 399¼ 400½ —¼ Mar 409 411¼ 409 409½ —¾ May 413½ 414¾ 413½ 413½ —¾ Est. sales 69,781.Wed.'s sales 224,281 Wed.'s open int 1,509,555,up 22,333 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 298¾ 299½ 296½ 299½ +½ Est. sales 66.Wed.'s sales 326 Wed.'s open int 4,679 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Jan 943¼ 943¼ 934 935¼ —3 Mar 946¾ 954½ 942 945¼ —2 May 959½ 967 955 958 —2¼ Jul 971¼ 978¼ 967¼ 970 —2¼ Aug 976¾ 981½ 971¼ 973¾ —2¼ Sep 973 977¾ 968½ 970¼ —3¼ Nov 974¼ 980 970 972¾ —2¾ Jan 979½ 984½ 974¾ 977½ —2¾ Mar 972¾ 978 968¼ 971 —3 Est. sales 83,966.Wed.'s sales 172,493 Wed.'s open int 724,331,up 2,319 JAN. 8 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.44; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 9.02; milo, 3.14.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.94; soybeans, 9.17; wheat, 5.32.

New Crop - Corn, 3.65; soybeans, 9.05; wheat, 5.33.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 9.02 (Jan 20); 8.92 (Feb 20); 8.87 (Mar 20); 8.95 (Apr 20); 9.01 (New Crop 20).

Corn, 3.44 (Jan 20); 3.44 (Feb 20); 3.39 (Mar 20); 3.46 (Apr 20); 3.46 (New Crop 20).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 9.02 (Jan 20); 8.92 (Feb 20); 8.87 (Mar 20); 8.95 (Apr 20);9.01 (New Crop 20).

Corn, 3.44 (Jan 20); 3.44 (Feb 20); 3.39 (Mar 20); 3.46 (Apr 20); 3.46 (New Crop 20).