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Friday, January 11, 2019

REPUBLICAN-TIMES TRENTON

Trenton, MO 64683

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TRENTON CITY COUNCIL

PARK BOARD Monthly Meeting

No Action Taken

Engineers: Sewer Rate Hike Can Wait Any possible increase in sewer rates due to the work involving improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment facilities and other wastewater projects could wait until 2021 at the earliest, according to a recommendation from a Kansas City engineering firm.

During a meeting of the Trenton City Council on Monday morning, a representative from Burns and McDonnell suggested that rates could stay steady for the next two years before looking at a possible increase. According to City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton, the Burns and McDonnell representative said the firm would recommend the city consider an increase of 3 percent per year, beginning in 2021 and continuing through 2026. Urton noted that the council took no action regarding the suggestion.

The council reviewed a draft Sewer Revenue Sufficiency Analysis, prepared by

Burns and McDonnell, which showed that sewer utility rates on a national level are historically increased about 5 percent a year, due to reduced growth and consumption, high fixed costs, increasing regulations, inflation of operating and capital costs and aging facilities.

A progress report was presented regarding work at the wastewater plant, which is approximately 25 percent completed. Critical concrete work is about 95 percent finished.

Urton said work is tentatively scheduled to be substantially completed in May. The council discussed the projected cost of the headworks project at the wastewater treatment plant, which has been estimated at around $3 million. Urton said Burns and McDonnell plans to have a finalized cost estimate to the council by March 1. There was discussion about different funding avenues, however, no vote was taken.

COUNTY COMMISSION

2019-20 Budget

Budget Process Begins

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Work continues on improvements to the Trenton Wastewater System, including the construction of this contact basin used in the disinfection of wastewater before it is released.

The project is around 25 percent complete and is scheduled to be substantially finished in May.

The council did ask Urton to contact Charlie Zitnik of DA Davidson, the city’s financing consultant, and Mark Higgins of Higgins and Conrad, the city’s auditor, to provide information regarding the loaning of funds from one utility department to another. The

Jennifer Hottes absent. Also present were Mayor Dr. Nick McHargue, Urton and other city/utility personnel.

The city council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 14 at city hall, beginnin gat 7 p.m.

Briefs...

Extension Council Asks For More Money The Grundy County Extension Program is asking the county for additional funding this year and the county commission is asking that the program pursue more avenues of collaboration with other agencies and programs.

Members of the Grundy County Extension Council met with the county commission and County Clerk Betty Spickard on Tuesday as the commission continues its work on the 2019 budget.

Extension Council chairman Carl Woodard, council secretary Sarah Lowrey and members Carol Hein and Glen Briggs appeared before the council, requesting $24,000 be included in the 2019 budget, an increase of $4,000 over what has been budgeted for the past several years.

The county is required by statute to budget $10,000 for the program.

Woodard told the council the extension program is an important resource for the county and said the $24,000 would be used to help fund salaries in the local office. That office, housed in the Alexander Student Center on the North Central Missouri College campus, includes staff members Meridith Berry, county engagement specialist in community economic development, as well as 4-H Youth Program Assistant April Meighen and county office support staff Vickie Pash. Other extension staff provide services to Grundy County but are not based in the Trenton office.

Mrs. Berry provided information on the contacts that were made in the county over the past year. She discussed a community arts program that has been started as well as ongoing programs at the Green Hills Women’s Shelter and the North Central Missouri Community Action Partnership as well as a tax preparation program.

Woodard said cuts at the university level, which were 10 percent across the board, and the increase in minimum wage are having an effect on the extension program’s budget. Second District County Commissioner Don Sager asked why, if the program is so vital, the university is making cuts to its budget. Mrs. Berry said the extension program has not been singled out and that the decrease in funding was just part of an overall effort to cut expenses.

Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard asked why the Grundy County office can’t be com-

council at past meetings has discussed borrowing money from the electric department to pay for other city utility expenses.

There were six council members present, with second ward councilman Larry Porter and fourth ward councilperson

County Commission Agenda

bined with another county to save money and was told by Mrs. Lowrey that Grundy County shares the 4-H youth program assistant position with Mercer County. Mrs. Berry said a few offices do combine, however, she noted that while Caldwell and Daviess County have had a combined office, that office is likely to be split. It was noted the local office has reduced its hours to 30 per week, a decision made by the extension council.

Mrs. Spickard went on to ask why the extension council should get more funding than is required by state statute, noting that the county does not provide funding to organizations such as scouting groups. Presiding County Commissioner Phil Ray said the commission is not required to provide funding to the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce or toward economic development efforts but does so.

“It’s a choice of this commission to do it,” he said, noting that providing funds to extension is cultivating the number one industry in Grundy County (agriculture) and the state of Missouri as a whole.

Ray went on to suggest some ways the extension program can collaborate with other agencies, telling those in attendance that he was not criticizing, but just providing feedback. He suggested the extension collaborate with the North 65 Center (formerly Grundy County Senior Center) on the tax preparation program, with Wright Memorial Hospital on its aging health program and with North Central Missouri College on an estate planning program.

“Everyone’s resources are shrinking,” Ray said. “So we need to collaborate. That’s just merely feedback.”

The discussion turned back to salaries, with extension council members pointing out that funding for Mrs. Meighen’s salary is expected to continue to be reduced. Ray asked if alternative funding methods are being sought and Mrs. Berry said she is currently looking for support for that position. Sager asked what the backup plan would be if the commission doesn’t continue with the current level of funding or an additional amount.

“There’s none (a backup plan),” Woodard said. “It would cripple the office as it operates

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

The only item listed on the announced agenda is a possible meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m. and the possibility of extra meetings throughout the week to continue work on the 2019 county budget.

Princeton Board Meeting The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday in the high school library.

Items on the announced agenda include construction updates, a track grant update, approval of board policies, school accounting software, summer 2019 construction projects, discussion of custodian pay differential and reports from the high school and elementary principals. An executive session for personnel and records which are protected from disclosure is also planned.

Laredo Board Meeting The Laredo R-7 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday at the school.

Items on the announced agenda include a budget review, the proposed 2019-20 school calendar, school board recognition, board election review, a transportation report, the local and county spelling bee, building improvements, elementary basketball, field trips and the APR preliminary report. An executive session for personnel, student matters and records is also planned.

City Council Candidate A second person has filed for the second ward council position on the Trenton City Council, subject to the April 2 election.

Danny Brewer of 1315 Cedar St. filed for the two-year position on Tuesday. He joins Robert Romesburg as candidates for the seat, currently held by Larry Porter. Other candidates filing thus far include incumbent Glen Briggs and Kenny Weaver in the first ward and Harry Kately in the third ward. No one has filed for the open seat in the fourth ward. Incumbent Dr. Nick McHargue is the only person to file for the mayor’s position, which is a four-year term.

Persons wanting to file for the council may do so at city hall during regular business hours. The deadline to file is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Coffee With A Cop The Trenton Police Department will hold “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Dino’s Diner in Trenton.

The event will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Citizens are invited to visit with members of the police department and ask questions about the department, special programs or law enforcement in general.

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National Weather Service Snowy conditions are expected over the weekend with up to 7 inches of snow possible beginning on Friday and continuing through Saturday before tapering off Saturday afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 30s with lows in the upper 20s. The high in Trenton on Jan. 7 was 58, the high on Jan. 8 was 49 and the high on Jan. 9 was 32, with a low of 21. There was no report from the Government Weather Station at Spickard.

SNOWY WEEKEND

What’s Inside...

Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School first semester honor rolls for the 2018-19 school year have been announced. See page 7 of today’s Republican-Times for a list of the honor students.

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The Trenton Park Board met on Wednesday evening, discussing the challenges the board will face as members begin the process of developing the 2019-2020 budget.

Board President Duane Helmandollar said the decrease in sales tax revenue and the increase in minimum wage will have a significant effect on the budget. Helmandollar said sales tax revenue decreased from $378,187 in 2015-2016 to $357,562 in 2016-2017 and fell about $900 last year. He also pointed out that the aquatic center part-time staff generated 6,584 hours last year, which would result in an increase of about $4,938 in wages this year. For the park department part-time staff, the increase would be about $1,293 for roughly 1,723 hours worked.

“We might have to be a little frugal with our projects this year,” Helmandollar said.

Board members were encouraged to begin thinking about those projects that might be included in the budget and share them with members of the Budget Committee, which include Helmandollar, Gary Schuett, Curtis Crawford and Lynda Lynch. Board member Gary Berry said he thinks the board should look at what needs repaired before looking at any new projects, a sentiment that was shared by other board members. Park Superintendent Jason Shuler said he plans to have a preliminary budget ready for the February meeting.

Schuett told the board he is looking at another option for security cameras in the park department, a closed circuit system with additional recording capabilities. He said he will revisit the issue, which has been discussed for a few months, when he has more information.

Shuler said the park department staff helped pour concrete at the city barn for the new asphalt plant, with Helmandollar saying he feels that was a good gesture of cooperation within city departments.

Shuler said an additional 20 trees will be ordered to replace the Fall Fiesta Maple trees that were damaged at Moberly Park by deer. Options to protect the new trees are being looked at. He updated the board on the progress of restroom renovations at Burleigh Grimes Field, which are expected to be complete by spring, as well as the new playground equipment for Moberly Park, which will be installed this spring, weather permitting.

Helmandollar has expressed his appreciation to the Five Points Alive Group that decorated the Sesquicentennial Park in downtown TrenSee Park, Page 7

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SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL

Trenton Bulldogs 66, West Platte Blue Jays 21

Trenton Girls Begin Lawson Title Defense With 66-21 Win A handful of years ago, the Trenton High School basketball teams left the South Harrison Tournament to move to the Lawson Tournament. On paper, it made sense. There were more similar sized schools at the Lawson Tournament, meaning the competition level would be closer to what the Bulldogs would see at districts.

But, in high school basketball, one-seed vs. eight-seed games are what they are, regardless of what tournament you find yourself in.

On Monday night at Lawson, the top-seeded Trenton

girls throttled an overmatched eight seed in West Platte. The Bulldogs’ quest for a thirdstraight Lawson Tournament title began with a resounding 66-21 victory over the Blue Jays.

“I thought we looked sharp on both ends of the floor in the first half,” Trenton Head Coach Brian Upton said. “We didn’t have quite as much intensity or execution in the second half, but it was our third game in four days.”

To the Trenton players’ credit, it can be trying to continue playing with the same level of intensity when the lead

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Hamilton Hornets 59, Trenton Bulldogs 57 - OT West Platte Blue Jays 80, Trenton Bulldogs 66

Trenton Boys Handed Two Losses In Lawson The Trenton High School boys basketball team has plenty of overtime experience.

Three times last season the Bulldogs went beyond four quarters to reach a decision.

Now, 13 games into the 20182019 season, Trenton has two more overtime games behind them.

The difference between last year and this season, however, is the end results.

Trenton suffered an opening-round loss at the Lawson Tournament on Monday, falling to the Hamilton Hornets 59-57 in overtime. The loss was the second overtime loss of the year for Trenton, which was 2-1 overall in games determined in extra time last season.

Trenton had a look from beyond the three-point line with 10 seconds left in regulation, which would have served as the game-winner had the shot gone down, but it rattled out.

The Bulldogs held on their end and the game went to overtime.

Trenton’s offense was stifled in the four-minute bonus period. The Bulldogs limited the Hornets to just four points in extra time, but could only net two of their own, leading to the first-round loss.

While Trenton saw the game slip away at the end, Bulldogs’ Head Coach Jeremy Austin blamed a poor start for the outcome. Trenton saw Hamilton race out to a lead early before reeling the Hornets to within one point by the end of the first quarter. Despite the comeback, the poor start loomed large when the game stood tied at the end of regulation.

“The first four minutes of the game (Hamilton) was able to score easily,” Austin said.

“We started making baskets and caught back up, but you can’t look at the last four minutes and think that’s what costs you the game. It was the first four minutes of the ball game where we let them build the big lead on us.

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“We passed the ball well, we rebounded well, we scored well late in regulation, but we did an atrocious job of trying to stop anything on the baseline. If we can’t stop the baseline and we can’t start better than that then we are probably going to lose and that’s what happened.”

Trenton was paced by 11 points, 11 rebounds and three assists from Max McNabb and Dylan Harris added 11 points and six assists. Trenton got nine points from Jaren Whitney and eight from Carson Radcliff while Carson Burchett chipped in seven.

Isaac Harris scored four points, Dalton Burchett had three and Royce Jackson added two to round out the Bulldogs’ total.

The first-round defeat was the first for Trenton in a regular season tournament since the 2015 Lawson Tournament, when Richmond bumped Trenton to the consolation bracket in the quarterfinals.

The Bulldogs had won 11straight, first-round tournament games in between that loss and the one on Monday. vs. WEST PLATTE Things didn’t get any better for Trenton in the consolation semifinals on Wednesday. The Bulldogs found themselves in a quick-paced game with the West Platte Blue Jays and simply couldn’t keep up in the scoring race, falling 80-66.

Trenton stayed with the Blue Jays through the first half, leading by two after the first quarter and trailing just 29-25 at halftime. The third quarter is where things began to heat up as West Platte scored 32 points in the frame while Trenton gamely tried to hang around. The Bulldogs’ output couldn’t match West Platte’s and the lead was 13 entering the final frame. Trenton matched the Blue Jays in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t cut into the lead, falling by 14 points.

“We played really hard and had some great plays,” Austin said. “(West Platte) had a strong team and we just didn’t get it done. I’m proud of how hard our guys worked, though.”

The Bulldogs were led by McNabb, who had 17 points.

Dylan Harris and Radcliff each scored 15. Whitney hit double figures as well with 10 points and Carson Burchett had five. Two points each from Isaac Harris and Jackson rounded out Trenton’s total.

With the pair of losses, Trenton now sits at 5-9 overall on the season.

The Bulldogs will return to action on Tuesday, traveling to Polo for a Grand River Conference match-up with the Panthers. Action tips off following a girls contest between the two schools which begins at 6 p.m.

is over 30 points by halftime.

The Bulldogs stormed out to a 21-4 lead in the opening quarter and held a 39-6 advantage by halftime. Trenton’s lead grew to 40 points in the third quarter and the Bulldogs coasted through yet another running-clock fourth quarter to take the game by 45 points.

“Again, defensively, we made it difficult for West Platte to get good looks at the basket and we didn’t give them many second chance opportunities,” Upton said.

Offensively, Maci Moore continued to dominate in the paint, leading Trenton with 25

NJCAA BASKETBALL

points. That performance pushed the sophomore to within four points of 500 for her young career. She also tallied five rebounds and three steals in the win.

Ainsley Tolson, who started her 100th career game, followed with 15 points, four assists and three steals and Mykah Hurley added 11 points, five assists and four steals. The four steals pushed Hurley’s career total to 307, just five away from tying Amber Vandevender’s school record for career steals of 312.

“Maci, Ainsley and Mykah were really good tonight in

multiple statistical categories,” Upton said. “I thought we ran the court well and did a good job of sharing the basketball.

We had 16 assists on 23 baskets and we were excellent from the free throw line, going 11-for-11.”

Trenton would also get five points and three assists from Salem Croy, four points from Chandler Lynch, two points and four rebounds from Taylor Richman, two points and five rebounds from Sidney Lynch and two points from Lexi Whitaker.

Trenton’s girls improved to 13-0 overall on the season with

Southeast Women 90, NCMC 78

the victory. The Bulldogs are 3-0 this season against opponents from the KCI Conference now after defeating West Platte and will have to top two more teams from that league to claim the Lawson Tournament title. Trenton will face North Platte in the semifinals and either Hamilton or Lawson in the championship. All three of those schools, like West Platte, hail from the KCI. Trenton’s semifinal against North Platte will take place on Thursday. Tipoff between the Bulldogs and Panthers is set for 4:30 p.m.

NCMC Men 91, Southeast 73

STARTING FAST

NCMC Men Start Fast, Dominate Second Half En Route To 91-73 Win

It had been 34 days since the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team had played a game. Winter break always creates a void in the schedule, but with the Pirates entering that break on back-to-back losses, the 34 days seemed like an eternity.

The Pirates were eager to get back on the court and put those two losses in the rearview mirror - and it showed.

North Central raced out to an early lead, weathered a Southeast Community College run and then ran away in the second half to pick up a 91-73 victory in their first game of 2019.

“I loved the energy that our guys brought right from the tip tonight,” North Central Head Coach Jeremy Esry said.

“We had an up-and-down first semester and weren’t necessarily satisfied with it, so we talked a lot about how we needed to set the tone early for the second semester and I thought we did that.”

Despite a small crowd, typical for a game played a week before classes resume on campus, the Pirates created all the energy they needed on the court, racing out to an early lead - a run highlighted by an alley-oop from Yacento Scott, Jr. that Jordan Reece threw down for a thunderous dunk.

The play forced Southeast into a timeout as the fired-up Pirates bounded off the court.

As the first half wore on, however, Southeast began to battle back. The Pirates watched as the visitors closed the gap to a mere two points by halftime as North Central went into the locker room up 35-33.

When the second half started, NCMC was back to its run-and-gun, up-tempo ways. Southeast couldn’t match North Central’s energy as the Pirates scored 56 second-half points to win going away by an 18-point margin.

“Hopefully we are realizing that we can play a really fun style of basketball and can produce an exciting brand of basketball for our fans to watch when we play that hard and bring that much energy,” Esry said.

Cameron Lockett led the charge for the Pirates, going for 22 points, and Reece followed with 19. NCMC also got 17 points from Soloman Thomas who highlighted North Central’s second-half flurry with an explosive dunk of his own.

The win moved North Central to 8-6 overall on the season. The Pirates will be at home again on Saturday, opening Region 16 play with a game against St. Louis Community College. Action begins with a women’s contest between the two

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Jordan Reece throws down a dunk off an alley-oop from Yacento Scott, Jr. during North Central’s 91-73 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night in Trenton. Reece had 19 points for the Pirates in the win.

schools at 1 p.m. and the men will tip off at 3 o’clock.

NORTH CENTRAL WOMEN The semester did not get off to as good a start for the North Central women’s team, which was handed a 90-78 loss by Southeast.

The Pirates found themselves trailing by a single point at the break and North Central was able to spend a lot of time in front in the third quarter. The game went back and forth through the first half of the fourth quarter before Southeast took a lead that would only grow down the stretch. In the end, The Pirates were left with a 12-point loss.

“We got off to a slow start,” NCMC Head Coach Jenni Croy said. “We competed for two quarters - the second and the third - but we have to put together four solid quarters. We rushed offensively in the first and we didn’t defend in the fourth. If we can compete like we did in the second and third quarters for a full game, then we can give ourselves a chance to win games.”

Three North Central players reached double figures with Megan Ernzen’s 18 points leading the way. Maddison Book added 17 points coming off the bench and

Sports Briefs...

Grundy Splits At Home The Grundy R-5 High School basketball teams were at home on Friday (Jan. 4), playing host to the North Harrison Shamrocks. The Panthers were able to take the girls game 50-42, but the Shamrocks prevailed in the boys contest, winning 79-41.

For the Grundy girls, Morgan Axtell led the charge, scoring 17 points to go with three assists and three steals.

Aubrey Gann had 13 points, three assists and three steals and Alissa Webb added six rebounds, two steals and an assist.

The Grundy boys were paced by 14 points from Caden Gann and Cooper Lewis scored 13.

Both Grundy teams were back in action on Thursday, hosting Bevier in Galt. Grundy plays host to Northwestern on Friday.

Karrisa Baber had 10. Hailey Burrows added nine points, 12 rebounds and four assists and Da’Briauna Bables finished the game with 14 rebounds for North Central.

With the loss, the North Central women fell to 6-8 overall on the season.

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NCMC’s Maddison Book draws contact on a shot attempt during the Pirates’ 90-78 loss at home on Wednesday. Book came off the bench to score 17 points in the game.

Kids Club Hosts Tournament The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club was in action on Saturday, hosting its own tournament in the Trenton High School gym.

Kynsen Bain (6U/55A), Caleb Dixon (8U/70), Spencer Stieh (10U/105), Chase Foster (10U/130), Brayden Hughs (12U/115-120), Coleman Griffin (14U/135) and Sam Gibson (14U/165-190) all came away with first-place finishes in their respective divisions.

Riley Griffin (6U/50A), Owen Lowe (6U/50), Jackson Miller (6U/65), Ryker Murphy (8U/60C), Jayla Bell (10U/75), Mason Rongey (12U/80) and Hunter McAtee (14U/100105) were all second at the tournament while Bryar Foster (8U/60A) was third. Bentlee Tunnell (8U/55B), Jackson Black (8U/55C) and Kaydan Foster (10U/80-80A) all placed fourth while Leon McPherson (12U/140), Brayden Clause (14U/100-105) and Gavin Chambers (14U/115) were all fifth-place finishers.

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BUSINESS

Business Briefs...

Funeral Homes Merge Long-time Trenton funeral businesses have merged, with the owners forming a new partnership.

Vince and NiCole Neal and Dewayne and Janet Slater are owners of the new funeral business, which is operating under the name of Resthaven Mortuary, Inc. and includes operations of the former Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home, Slater Funeral Home and Resthaven Mortuary. The transition was effective on Jan. 1.

The former Slater Funeral Home building on Ninth Street will be closed during the next few months while the Whitaker-Eads facility will be renamed Slater-Neal Funeral Home.

Resthaven Mortuary will keep its name.

According to Neal and Slater, operations will remain as they have been in the past, with all pre-need agreements already made through both facilities being honored. Individuals already employed by both funeral homes will now be employed by the new business.

The Slater Funeral Home began business at Trenton in 1951, with Dewayne and David assuming ownership after the retirement of Dewayne’s father, Donald. The current-day Whitaker-Eads/Resthaven Mortuary was established in 1926, with Vince and NiCole assuming ownership nearly nine years ago.

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A ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday, Jan. 9 to celebrate the grand opening of the law office of Tara Walker, located at 1210 Oklahoma Ave. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Trenton Ambassadors.

Facilitation Group To Meet The North Central Missouri Business Facilitation group will hold its third annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

The meeting will be held in the June Conley Memorial Building at Maysville, with dinner at 6 p.m. and the meeting to follow. Clients will be sharing the story of their businesses and new board members and officers will be installed. North Central Missouri Business Facilitation assists small business owners and entrepreneurs in Grundy, Harrison, Daviess, Caldwell, Clinton and DeKalb counties.

Persons planning to attend are asked to contact Stephanie Williams at 816-617-6144 or email her at facilitator.ncmbf@gmail.com no later than Feb. 8.

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Health Department Plans Baby Shower Jan. 31 Grundy County Health Department is hosting a baby shower on Jan. 31 for expectant mothers who are due in February, March or April 2019. This event is free and open to all expectant mothers and mothers of newborns who live in Grundy County.

There will be games, door prizes and mommy bags for those who RSVP to https://goo.gl/forms/tN3G0zT Uhgpp1eYm2 by Thursday, Jan. 24. The deadline is to en-

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sure a prize bag is available.

Those who register after that date cannot be guaranteed a prize bag.

In order to be eligible to receive the baby shower gifts, mothers must attend the entire event, which is estimated to last around 90 minutes.

Women who are expecting a

baby in May or later are asked to check back with the health department, which plans to make this an ongoing event.

Persons with questions can call Abby or Sharon at the health department, 359-4196, or send an email to babyshower@grundycountyhealth.org

“A Walk Into Chocolate Heaven�

CHOCOLATE TASTING CONTEST! Milk Chocolate.

Chocolate Contest Entry Form Semi-sweet. Dark. White. for Contest: It’s almost everybody’s Rules 1.) Contestants will be divided into 2 divisions: favorite food so share your Junior (13 and under) and Adult Chocolate must be a component in your recipe. favorite chocolate recipe in 2.)

3.) Contestants should bring enough of their creation(s) the “Chocoholics� contest to provide bite-sized samples for 75-100 people.

4.) Contestants will supply their own voting containers, such with Green Hills as jars or boxes. One voting container should be supplied Animal Shelter. for each category as part of your presentation. Voting/ award categories are taste, creativity and presentation.

Bring your ooey-gooey, would like to share your recipe, please bring copies melt-in-your-mouth chocolate 5.) Iftoyou hand out. item to a public sampling at 6.) Contestants may arrive one hour prior to the event (4:00

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PM) to set up your tasting area. Each contestant will be supplied with a 6 foot table for their display/creations.

Please bring your own serving utensils. Tasting supplies (cups, plates and eating utensils) will be provided by Green Hills Animal Shelter.

7.) Entry deadline is Friday, February 1, 2019 Name: Address:

Tickets will be sold to the Phone: public, who will vote on division winners.

Your contest entry item will be: There will also be a (Please use separate form for each entry) Call 359-2700 for questions.

50/50 raffle, a themed basket silent auction, and Mail entry forms to: Green Hills Animal Shelter 3041 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO 64683 a live dessert auction.

Tai Chi Class Scheduled The Grundy County Health Department, in cooperation with the North 65 Center and the Grundy County Falls Risk Coalition, will hold an advanced Tai Chi class beginning in February.

The advanced class is for students who have already taken “Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 1.� Classes will be held at the North 65 Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m., beginning on Feb. 5 and run through April 25. Elizabeth Gibson, a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor, will lead the class.

A beginner session for “Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention� will begin in May. For more information about Tai Chi, persons can contact Elizabeth Gibson at the Grundy County Health Department, 359-4196.

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OP/ED

Five Points

by Wendell Lenhart

The Six Best Doctors In The World I read an article the other day, sent to me from a friend, and I think it is too good not to share with everyone. There are some really good thoughts and it helps put things in perspective in our material-rich lives.

It was written by Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, who died in 2011 at the age of 56. It was his final essay and talks about the world’s six best doctors. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

This is his final essay: I reached the pinnacle of success Wendell Lenhart in the business world. In some others' eyes, my life is the epitome of success. However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, my wealth is only a fact of life that I am accustomed to. At this moment, lying on my bed and recalling my life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth that I took so much pride in have paled and become meaningless in the face of my death.

You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money for you but you cannot have someone bear your sickness for you. Material things lost can be found or replaced. But there is one thing that can never be found when it's lost - Life.

Whichever stage in life you are in right now, with time, you will face the day when the curtain comes down. Treasure love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends.

Treat yourself well and cherish others.

As we grow older, and hopefully wiser, we realize that a $300 or a $30 watch both tell the same time. You will realize that your true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world. Whether you fly first class or economy, if the plane goes down - you go down with it.

Therefore, I hope you realize, when you have mates, buddies and old friends, brothers and sisters, who you chat with, laugh with, talk with, sing songs with, talk about north-south-east-west or heaven and earth, that is true happiness!

Don't educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy. So when they grow up they will know the value of things and not the price.

Eat your food as your medicine, otherwise you have to eat medicine as your food.

The one who loves you will never leave you for another because, even if there are 100 reasons to give up, he or she will find a reason to hold on.

There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few really understand it.

You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, you have to manage!

The six best doctors in the world are sunlight, rest, exercise, diet, self-confidence and friends.

Maintain them in all stages and enjoy a healthy life!!

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Capitol Perspectives: The Art of Compromise

by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News Members of Congress and the U.S. president might want to look to Missouri for lessons about the consequences of holding a government budget hostage to achieve a legislative objective.

Guest Editorials In 2003 an example arose when a Missouri governor's budget blackmail probably contributed to his reelection defeat.

For another governor, a budget compromise avoided a potential political disaster.

The 2003 budget battle arose when Gov. Bob Holden presented to the legislature a budget to expand various government programs well beyond what state tax collections could cover.

To fund those spending increases, Holden proposed what would have been one of the state's largest tax increases.

But the Democratic governor had a problem. Republicans who opposed tax increases controlled the legislature So, it was no surprise they rejected a budget based on higher taxes.

Holden refused to back down.

The Missouri governor vetoed the smaller budget and called lawmakers back into an immediate special session to reconsider the tax increase to fund his larger budget.

Holden's plan got little consideration by the legislature which ignored his tax hike idea and simply passed the identical lower budget the governor had rejected.

In response, Holden again vetoed the budget and called lawmakers back into a second special session But his refusal to budge got him nowhere.

When the legislature again rejected the governor's tax hikes and larger budget, Holden caved and signed the legislature's no-tax-increase spending plan.

The Democratic governor's tax-and-spend legacy haunted the remainder of his administration.

A year later when he presented his budget plan to lawmakers in the formal "State of the State" address, the House GOP leader shouted out "release the money, govoernor" in objection to Holden's withholding a portion of education funding to put pressure for higher taxes.

It was the first time in nearly one-half century I can remember a legislator shouting at a governor in the middle of the formal "State of the State" address.

But it was an indication of how deeply Holden had damaged his ability to work with the legislature by his refusal to seek a middle ground.

The continuing budget and tax controversy spelled the end of Holden's administration.

Later that year, in 2004, he decisively lost the Democratic primary to Claire McCaskill, who narrowly lost the gubernatorial election to Republican Matt Blunt.

I've often wondered whether Bob Holden might have had a more promising future if he'd been willing to compromise.

After all, the benefits of compromise had been demonstrated just a few years earlier, in 1997, by Gov. Mel Carnahan.

Carnahan sought expanded funding for family planning, which had been a priority issue for him.

But a majority of the legislature opposed abortion and any potential funding to Planned Parenthood.

Although Carnahan's Democratic Party controlled the legislature, lawmakers gridlocked and adjourned that year's regular session without funding the state departments providing health and mental health services.

It was a potential budget crisis.

Carnahan immediately called a special session in which a compromise was found and the budgets were passed. Carnahan got the family planning money, but with language prohibiting any of it going to Planned Parenthood.

That compromise resolved what could have been a major political problem for Carnahan's subsequent campaign for the U.S. Senate a few years later. Of course, we'll never know because the governor died in a plane crash shortly before the 2000 election.

As I follow the budget deadlock in Washington that impacts so many federal employees, private government contractors and citizens expecting government services, I keep thinking about Missouri's history of obstruction versus compromise on budget disputes.

There's a lesson from Missouri, I think, that those in Washington might want to consider about the benefits of compromise compaired to the potential costs of obstinacy.

The founders of our country never used the phrase "the art of compromise" in our Constitution, but they did establish a system that made compromise between competing sides essential for our governmental process to function.

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COMMUNITY Laredo Carol Wilford Carol Wilford drove to Marshall on Saturday, Dec. 15 and stayed overnight with Steve, Naomi, Halley and Dustin Campbell. She attended Gill Memorial Baptist Church with the Campbells on Sunday, Dec. 16. Dustin was in a Christmas play during the morning worship service.

Mrs. Wilford drove home after the evening church service.

On Saturday, Dec. 22, The Steve Campbell’s of Marshall had a Christmas gift exchange in the home of Dan and Carol Wilford. Then the Campbell’s left to spend time with Steve’s family in Trenton and later in Galt. John Wilford of Gladstone came to the Dan Wilford home on Saturday evening.

He attended the First Baptist Church in Milan with his parents on Sunday. They later stopped in Galt at the home of Dennis and Becky McDonald.

On Christmas Day, John and his parents went to Coon Creek Baptist Church for a Submitted Photo

Gary and Mary Burkeybile of Princeton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, hosted by their children and family, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 20, 2019 at the Spickard Christian Church fellowship building. All friends and family are invited to attend. The couple request no gifts. Cards may be sent to the couple at 27990 Import St., Princeton, MO 64673.

Mr. and Mrs. Burkeybile were married on Jan. 19, 1969 at the home of Rev. Norris Ramsey in Princeton. They are the parents of three children, Scott Burkeybile of Des Moines, IA, Erin Coin of Princeton and the late Todd Burkeybile. They have five grandchildren, Kelsie (Garrett) Lowe of Trenton, Hunter Coin of Princeton and Lane and Sam Burkeybile and Tilar Young of Mystic, IA; and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Emma Lowe of Trenton.

dinner with Mike and Sherry Knapp and their daughter Maerissa, who was home from Kenya, Africa, where she teaches. Many other Knapp and Stoops relatives were there as well as friends from church.

John drove back to Kansas City that afternoon.

Amanda, Scott, Mackenzie and Cody Terhune of Cameron, Keith, Karla, Alexis, Emily and Ethan Bowe of Cedar Rapids, IA, Steve Sterling of Clarksdale and Cleta Sterling of Laredo were guests in the home of Ken and Cathy Bowe at various times over the Christmas holidays.

Bill and Kathy Waits hosted an extended family dinner in their home on Christmas Day with 17 people attending. On New Year’s Eve, Bill and Kathy hosted another dinner, which included Denise and Jr. Hamilton of Tindall, Casey, Valeri and Bentley Kitchen of Trenton, and Morgan, Phoebe, Cruz and Haeze Duff of Laredo.

Dockery Chapel Jordan Cox Boyd Harrison delivered the morning message, “Perspective,” at Dockery Chapel Church on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Julie Cox brought the children's message about being a vibration of love in today's world. Lucy and Betsy Price lit the altar candles. Joe Brinser led the singing and

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also mentioned the joys and concerns of the community before the congregation joined in praying “The Lord's Prayer.”

The youth group is meeting on Wednesday nights and are planning to attend the Winter Jam in Kansas City on Jan. 26.

The song of response was "Freely, Freely," followed by the benediction.

Joe and Marti Curtis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. An open house and reception will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at the First Baptist Church Activity Center in Trenton.

All family and friends are invited. Cards may be sent to the couple at 185 NE 50th Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis were married on Jan. 17, 1969 at the Honey Creek Christian Church. They are the parents of five children, Matt Curtis of McFall, Marcia Raymo of Gilman City, Jenn Radcliff and her husband, Randy of Galt, Jolissa Curtis of Roanoke, TX and Megan Peterson and her husband, Opie of Galt. They also have 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way.

Shelburne Rural Dale Linda Urich Holiday celebrations trimmed attendances at Rural Dale Baptist Church on Dec. 30 with 54 at Sunday school and 101 at worship services. It was announced that rehearsals would soon begin for the Easter cantata, which may be expanded slightly by including some area churches. Rick Leaf Green is leading this effort. Special music was provided by Melody Shipley, who sang “On a Hill Called Calvary.” Ken Bower celebrated his birthday anniversary. Celebrating a wedding anniversary were Dan and Sue

Cooksey. Pastor Brad Prater and his wife, Courtney shared slides of their recent mission trip to Malegaon.

On Jan. 6, 63 attended Sunday school and 112 were at worship. It was announced that Awana meetings would resume on Wednesdays and small group meetings would resume on Sunday evenings.

Special music was given by Robert Whittam, who played guitar and sang “Jesus, Touch Me One More Time.” Pastor Prater resumed his series from the book of John with the sermon, “Liberating and Lasting Joy.”

Cathy Rice Lora Prewitt, Donnzetta Prewitt, Michelle Persinger, Marla Prewitt, Eva Rock and children attended the Trenton Wrestling meet on Saturday.

Hayleigh Rock won second place in her division.

I spent a few days in Holton, KS last week and was able to see our grandson, Grant Rice and his mother, Brielle and spent the next several days exploring thrift stores with longtime friends, Susan Tanking

and Shannon Crooks.

The neighborhood is grateful to see that Colby Woldridge is mending after her recent surgery and that Margaret Rice is back up on her feet and mobile.

Vivian Leeper has moved to the Baptist Home in Chillicothe and is enjoying some old acquaintances and new ones.

Micheala Little of Rossville, KS has joined the Rice household this week. She is attending NCMC.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had a Christmas gift delivered in the mail and when I had revealed it I would share.

Well the joke is on me because I get to make a few adjustments first and I'm just going to keep you in suspense a bit longer.

At the Shelburne Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan. 6, Pastor Aaron Stark spoke, using scripture from Romans 1:1632. I am excited that Rural Dale and Shelburne are going

to blend together for a cantata on Good Friday this year.

Memorable moments flash by us constantly. Birthdays come and show up again the next year. Cowboy Dean has successfully made it to antique status and I can't tell anything different. He is still my favorite rusty treasure. I met another treasure this week - Ada, a lovely 94-year-old woman who gave me quite the endearing conversation and I enjoyed every minute.

Thank You

Thanks to everyone for the flowers, food, and cards for the Paul Ellis family. I wish all of you could have known him. He was a sweet, loving man.

He will be missed so much.

Kenzie Lynch at Hope Lodge in Kansas City

God Bless, The Family of Paul Ellis

Thank You to our family and friends who made our 50th wedding anniversary celebration so enjoyable with your presence, cards and gifts.

Ken and Carol Reger

Thank You

The family of Joy Pauley would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards & food. Special thanks to Richard & Nancy Moore, EMTs, and Darlene Miller.

Joe; Jennifer & Bill Brenda & Richard & Family; Amber, Jim & Family Randy & Sons; Barbara & Family

Thank You

to our children, grandchildren & great grandbaby for making our 60th Wedding Anniversary special!

Thank you to our family and friends for coming to the open house in our honor held at the Red Barn!

Thank you for all the beautiful cards and well wishes that we received. It was a special day!

Thank You, Gene & Sharlene Wyant

I would like to thank everyone who donated items for me to take to Hope Lodge in Kansas City. It was a huge blessing to be able to deliver everything to them on Jan. 3. They could not believe a small town would donate such a great amount of items. My family stayed at Hope Lodge in 2016 while my dad was having cancer surgery at KU Medical Center.

It made our time there so much easier. I felt the need to do something to give back to Hope Lodge.

A special thank you to Farmers Bank and Laredo School for graciously serving as drop-off points for donations, & to Tammy Meeker for transporting everything to Kansas City for me to present to Hope Lodge.

God Bless You All, Kenzie Lynch

Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop open, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

SUNDAY THS Alumni Meeting, Royal Inn Pizza, 1:30 p.m.

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

Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY WIC 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.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

TUESDAY THS Class of 1964, Dino’s Diner, 2 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 Memorial Hospital parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Call 816-922-2000 for appointment.

Celebrate Recovery, Wesley United Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m.

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

Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Spickard Coffee Club, Spickard Fire Station Kitchen, 8 a.m.

Cards and Exercise Class, North 65 Center, 12:30 p.m.

Activity Night, North 65 Center, 6 to 9 p.m.

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AGRICULTURE

Hometown Boy

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

‘CATTLEMEN’ LEARN NEW MEANING FOR HYBRID VIGOR AT MU MEETING Get ready for a big word: Heterosis. That word popped up at beef farmer meetings last weekend. That word wasn’t used much for years.

It’s back.

Big words carry big ideas.

In this case it’s crossbreeding that brings hybrid vigor.

Farmers just say “hybrid vigor.�

Scientists like jargon derived from Latin or Greek of original scientific writing.

That’s okay. Translating science into words farmers understand has been my life work. I still have a job to do.

If you see herds of black cows with white faces, you see what are called “black baldies.� Those result from breeding a Hereford cow to an Angus bull. Red cows with white faces and bellies are bred to a solid black bull. The calf predictably comes out black with a white face. It’s in the DNA and genetics of that simple mix.

In my early days in extension news, I wrote lots on crossbreeding, MU animal husbandry specialists taught that to Missouri beef herd owners. I use the term “hy-

brid vigor� far more than “heterosis.�

That big word is based on Greek for “change.�

Back then, Herefords were a popular moderate-size British breed. They carried the name of their home county in west England. The black herds were what we called Aberdeen Angus. That indicated their home in Scotland. Those northern cattle were a hardy lot that also had superior carcass quality.

A speaker showed a photo of his grandfather with his champion bull. That bull came up to the cowboy’s belt buckle. (He was tall.) That bull is laughably short for today’s breeding. Cow herds grew bigger in height and in numbers.

(An aside: Selling an Aberdeen Angus cow from our herd helped me gain an agjournalism education. Cow prices were high. Tuition was low. Times change.)

Back to heterosis. In old days, MU animal husbandry specialists taught making black baldies. Their hybrid vigor amazed. Feeder calf sales were started to capitalize on Missouri calves. Buyers paid big bucks for calves to send to feedlots in Iowa.

That was the corn state and place for feeding calves and Show-Me pigs. That’s another extension story.

We’ve come a long way. I heard new talks on genetic testing of every calf. That takes guesswork out of breeding. EPD scores tell Expected Progeny Differences.

You choose how calves turn out.

Now, about those weekend meetings: The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer group moved their meeting to the first day of the Missouri Cattlemans Association meeting. That mix gained vigor.

The heifer group added an

afternoon of quick reports, 15 minutes, along with panels of SMS breeders and veterinarians. Vets love SMS. Heifers have the genetics and management for calving ease.

Vets hate midnight calls to come pull a calf too big for the heifer pelvis. It’s no win.

The vets like annual visits for prebreeding exams or ultrasound pregnancy checks.

Those trips make money for farmers.

A farmer on the breeder panel said with Show-Me-Select he gets lots more sleep in calving season.

The MCA also held their Cattlemen’s College. You just

had to be there to reap benefits of both meetings. The SMS group opened their symposium free to all who came. The room was jammed. Next year, they’ll book a bigger room.

I didn’t talk to anyone who wasn’t amazed at the meetings. The mix added vigor to the learning. Each session was different with some vigorous Q&A sessions. Do I dare end with this clichÊ? A good time was had by all.

I hope re-telling goes on at farmer coffee clubs. There’s news worth sharing.

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TMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Announces First Semester Honor Roll Students Trenton Middle School has announced its first semester honor roll.

Named to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;honor roll with a grade point average of 3.670 to 4.0 were: Eighth Grade - Kaylea Boyle, Connor Campbell, Summer Ceradsky, Brayden Clause, Eliana Cowling, Ian Elbert, Makenzee Epperson, Kelsey Gibler, Sam Gibson, Levi Johnson, Jessika Kennedy, Faith Lee, Lydia Leininger, Serenity Marsh, Summer Martin, Hunter McAtee, Tucker Otto, Juliet Schmadeke, Wyatt Schneiderheinze, Ava Simpson, Dylan Smith, Dylan Spencer, Megan Spencer, Savannah Triplet, Trent Villacampa and Sarah Washburn.

Seventh Grade - Leland Barger, Katelyn Nicole Clark, Aubree Dalrymple, Ava Frazier, Jena Harris, Wyatt Ledbetter, Dulce Lopez, Victor Markell, Zane Michael, Emma Roberts, Abby Simpson, Milo Simpson, Maverick Sole, Gabe Stark, Nathan Stark, Collin Taylor, Tymberlyn White and Azenith Ybanez.

Sixth Grade - Starla Bass, Kali Burchett, Morgan Burchett, Tymber Cooksey, Sofia Currie, Leilah Gonzalez, Riley Gott, Colton Hammond, Jacob Horton, Samantha Hoselton, Jena Hunter, Mirena King, Kiley Lawrence, Korben Lee, Baylee McCullough, Evelyn Mehrhoff, Arianna Ortega, Aubree Phillips, Mason Rongey, Kathleen Russell, Hunter Smith, Madalyn Tipton, Sadie Tobias, Nathan Tran, Joshua Truitt, Shaylise Turner, Kennedy Warner, Reece Weldon, Nadia White and Kaytee Wright.

Fifth Grade - Isaac Bonta, Kambrea Brown, Alyssa Bunnell, James Chamberlain, Ali Cox, Angela Detweiler, Rylan Ebersold, Kameron Foster, Payton Foster, Clarity Harding, Titus Kottwitz, Andrea Lotz, Lilly Medlin, Emma Merrin, Evan Michael, Elexyss Miller, Garrison Otto, Kinsley Otto, Logan Roberts, Sosha Scott, Katy Simpson, Mason Simpson, Silas Spencer, Kaylianna Stephens, Gage Stretch, Chylissa Turner, Brianna Wheelbarger.

Named to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;honor roll with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.669 were: Eighth Grade - Lindsey Babcock, Maurissa Bonta, Tremaine Boyle, Dagan Burkeybile, Gavin Chambers, Grayson Coon, Brayden Crider, Ivy Foster, Coleman Griffin, Jarek Habelitz, Chloie Hall, Frank Halstead, Cole Hicks, Timothy Kempton, Brett Kennedy, Jesse Ledbetter, Katie Little, Krysta McCullough, Zoie McGowan, Bo Meeker, Toni Orndorff, Jordan Price, Javaughn Roberts, Andrea Selby, Haley Shultz, Nicholas Smith, Landon Spears, Kayleigh Streett, Josh Templeton, Jillian Voorhies, Kiah White and Dusty Wilson.

Seventh Grade - Hugo Arroyo-Stutzman, Isela Brown, Dylan Catron, Shayla Chapman, Katelyn R. Clark, Cade Claycomb, Madalynn Couey, Seth Doolittle, Nautica Dowling, Paige Farris,

Sarai Fernandez, Jake Gibson, Saige Gott, Kinze Hanson, Joely Johnson, Kara Little, Madi Moore, Michael Nyakoojo, Hannah Oshel, Kimberly Otto, Ayden Owen, Lance Polk, Charlie Riley, Leah Roach, Jozie Rorebeck, Bradyn Sager, Dariana Sanchez, Nathan Schlared, Michael Schultz, Cassie Shuler, Cayden Spears, Alexis Stephens, Alexis Stewart-Lewis, Brayden Wiggins, Lillian Woods and Ronnie Woods.

Sixth Grade - Maxx Baker, Brayden Bell, Kera Boyle, Brodie Burgess, Caleb Campbell, Madison Cannon, Avery Clark, Graci Crouse, Kaegen Croy, Brock George, Andrew Gravenstein, Brennen Henricks, Sheldon Ishmael, Aiden Kempton, Jack Kennedy, Hunter King-Harden, Hunter Ledgerwood, Kaleb McCallon, Riley McLean, Alhanna Milazzo, Dayvon Mobley, Stephen Nicewaner, Jazmin Parrent, Trisha Peterson, Kayden Ruiz-Bain, Rachel Russell, Jacob Schmadeke, Matty Schultz, Brady Tobias, Layni Walker, Aiden Weyer, Logan Wilson and Kaydience Wires.

Fifth Grade - Bode Austin, Mylee Baker, Kale Batson, Brock Borders, Matthew Bowden, Blake Bowers, Nevaeh Bowers, Brandilyn Brittain, Laylah Clause, Kylee Corwin, Isaac Dixon, Madison Eason, Faith Elliott, Paige Fender, Chase Foster, Kylar Foster, Cody Griffin, Kaidence Griffith, Savanna Hughs, Kiona Lawrence, Josalyn Ledbetter, Landon May, Ivan Michael, Elijah Miller, Claudia Olivo, Aryn Pajak, Summer Roberts, Brayden Sharp, Chase Sharp, Lillian Spears, Josie Tuggle, John Weske, Cole Whitham, Brycen Wilson and Allie Woodworth. ********** Trenton High School has announced its first semester honor roll for the 2018-19 school year.

Named to the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? honor list were: Seniors - Karissa Brock, Hannah Burnfin, Laura Carlson, Izek Cockriel-Barnes, Riley Coon, Salem Croy, Melea Farmer, Adreanna Gard, Werthen Gass, Emma Gilham, Dylan Harris, Saedee Jackson, Latorrie Johnson, Sarah Jordan, Sidney Lynch, Elleâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Neal, Weston Otto, Arianna Overton, Taylor Richman, Nick Shields, Matthew Sibbit, Carly Taul, Ainsley Tolson, Hunter Trask, Elizabeth Tredway and Jadan Whitney.

Juniors - Grace Allen, McKayla Blackburn, Carson Burchett, Daltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Burchett, McKenna Cox,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Kayli Crawford, Madi Cutsinger, Libby Fewins, Mackenzie Klinginsmith, Emily Kosse, Julianna Lucas, Oakley Madden,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Mackenzie McAtee, Lindi Moulin,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Kasie Otto, Rillie Ratliff, Lily White, Camryn Willey, Halley Windsor and Ben Woodson.

Sophomores - Ellie Boman, Emma Curtis, Morgan Dolan, Vanessa Esparza, Kristi Ewing,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Gwyneth Foster, Brice Gibler, Lexi Gott, Skylar Gott, Jaycie Griffin, Kidridge Griffin, Quincy Griffin, Chloe Harris, Royce Jackson, Bailea Jeannoutot, Halle

Lotz, Savannah Martin, Andrew Maxey, Evy McCullough, Payden McCullough, Jilliann Nichols, Chase Otto, Emily Owen, Amanda Parrack, Carly Spencer, Kayden Spencer, Hannah Stark, Jennifer Tran, Breanna Ulberg, Kierra Werteen, Eric Wong and Kenzie Yuille.

Freshmen - Marianne Atup, Lilly Berti, Randy Bowden, Hannah Bowe, Haven Burress, Baley Catron, Jaica Clark, Teya Cooksey,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Leslie Cotiangco, Johnathan Dryer, Kaylor Farris, Delaney Franklin,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Harley Hall, Caleb Johnson, Samuel Jordan, Morgan King, Gavinn King-Hardin, Trager Leeper, Chandler Lynch, Tanner Lynch, Katie Markell, Addie Michael, Tayler Morton, Alaina Overton,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Kaci Persell, Natalie Ricker, Gracyn Rongey, Colton Roy, Luke Schilling, Ashton Schmidt, Jillian Simpson, Mallory Sole, Madison Templeton, Rebecca Urich, Cora Vandevender, Destanie Velazquez, Jonin Villacampa, Riley Walker, Shay Westerhof, Adria Willey, Shelby Taylor and Allison Yoder.

Named to the principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? honor list were: Seniors - Hunter Beasley, Brooke Berry, Hunter Beverlin, Justin Brown, Anakin Burkeybile, Ashley Casper, Jarvis Collis, Noah Elbert, Dawson Elliott, Hannah Ellis,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Brian Ewing, Trinity Gaunt, Kohner Geyer, Isaac Harris, Paige Hoffman, Creed Houghton, Mykah Hurley, Johnathan Klawuhn, Lawrence Link, Max McNabb, Logan Medlin, Hannah Mehrhoff, Karli Provorse, Carson Radcliff, River Reiter, Nicole Rodriguez, Cole Rorebeck, Joey Rowans, Caroline Schlarb, Jonathan Schlared, Lindsey Schlared, Nick Velazquez, Kaitlyn Wilson and Teresa Yoder.

Juniors - Allena Allen, Rebekah Allen, Gilcy Ando, Natosha Brown, Noah Burkeybile, Sydney Fitzpatrick, Juan Garcia, Tiffany Gilbertson, Maci Henson,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Dolan Huber, Ashley Johnson, Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Lambert, Kaitlee Lovell, Quentin Lovell, Rudyâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Mathews, Reeceâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Miller, Kaitlyn Owen, Emma Rorebeck, Matthew Slater, Logan Stanton, Jerrick Stotts, Jasmine VanHoozer, Lexi Whitaker and Jaren Whitney.

Sophomores - Zach Allen, Steven Archuleta, Kael Brock, Kayleigh Campbell, Kasen Christy, Enos Detweiler, Ida Detweiler, Melanie Guerrero, Callie Jackson, Brycin Johns-Loyd, Camdyn Leeper, Adeline Londre, Emilee Lovell, Isaiah Lovell, Elijah Merrin, Maci Moore, Carol Pattison, Olivia Roberts, Hannah Scott, Jessa Shipley, Kayleigh Snuffer, Cole Soptic, Katelyn Stevenson, Canyon VonBurg, Carlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Wanstreet, Jordan Wendt and Chloe White.

Freshmen - Faith Baker, Braxton Borders, Sara Carson, Josie Chumbley, Tabitha Couey, Elliana Gaunt, Donnie Gilbertson, Austin Hendee, Jesse Huber, Riley Jones, Connor Littleton, Maci Lynch, Kaden Owen, Dakota Polk, Jenna Reeter and Robert Shreckengaust.

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The Disabled American Veterans Chapter #60 purchased numerous clothing items at Christmas for the many residents of the Missouri Veterans Home at Cameron. Membership in Chapter #60 includes several area residents and meets once a month in Trenton. Pictured are, from left, Kenny Rucker, veterans advocate; Dennis Goldsmith, DAV Chapter #60 services officer; and Barbara Caldwell, volunteer services coordinator at the Cameron Veterans Home.

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Mrs. Lowrey discussed the steps already taken to decrease expenditures, such as moving from the courthouse to the Alexander Student Center, where phone and copier expenses have been reduced. The cost of salaries, however, are beyond the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control, based on the mandated minimum wage increase.

Sager noted that the program appears to be facing an ongoing challenge and explained that the commission has to look at the county as a whole and the responsibility to taxpayers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contrary to what some others think, we do run a business here,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Sager said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing and we are held directly accountable by the

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He said he appreciated the effort that was put into the project and felt that it enhanced the

people of the county.â&#x20AC;?

It should be noted that, according to the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, Ray and First District Commissioner Joe Brinser are both serving on the extension council. Ray, who holds an elected position on the council, currently serves as vice chairman, with a term expiring in February. Brinser is appointed by the county commission to serve as its representative, with that term expiring in February 2020.

In addition to those already mentioned, other council members listed on the website include Scott Roy, treasurer; Kasey Doolittle and Blake Baugher, who are elected; and appointed members Teri Batson and Cassy Gilworth.

The commission will continue its work on the budget in the coming weeks, with approval scheduled by the end of the month. downtown area this holiday season.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at city hall.

Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terrific Kidâ&#x20AC;? Award for January, recognized for demonstrating the character trait of â&#x20AC;&#x153;courage.â&#x20AC;? The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terrific Kidâ&#x20AC;? Award is sponsored each month by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Hardeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Trenton. Those honored include, from left, front row, kindergarten students Makenly Hilt, Brooklynn Ray, Iridessa Burkeybile, Harmony Jackson and Mayson Berry; first graders Braylee Barron, Kelly Riley, Carly Sharp, Matthew Darosa and Jake Baucom; second row, second graders Bryar Foster, Mia Recendiz, Xadrienne Berry, Austin Schlichting; third graders Matthew Sterling, Quin Weldon, Brooklynn Farris and Seth Knapp; and back row, Dave Woodson, representing the Trenton Kiwanis Club; and fourth graders Kristina Cooley, Alyxis Wood and Sarai Birkhead. Not pictured is fourth grader Skyler Wires.

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TMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Spelling Bee Is Jan. 16 The Trenton Middle School Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16 in the media center.

More than 80 students will compete, beginning with fifth grade at 8:30 a.m., sixth grade at 9:25 a.m., eighth grade at 10:15 a.m. and seventh grade

at 11:05 a.m. A champion, runner-up and two alternates will be selected from each grade level to compete at the Grundy County Spelling Bee, set for Jan. 30 at TMS. Family and friends of spelling bee contestants are invited to attend.

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Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801 on Tuesday night presented grants of $875 each to the Joseph L. Norton VFW Post. No. 919, Chapter 60 of the Disabled American Veterans and the local Veterans Administration Service Officer. The grants were made available to the lodge through the Elks International Foundation Anniversary Grant Program. Pictured are, from left, front row, Elks Exhalted Ruler Kathy Savage, DAV representative Gary Lee, VFW Post Commander Tony Ralston; back row, Elks member Adrienne Littleton, Elks Grant Coordinator Robert Stephens and VA Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt.

Nursing Home Board Meeting The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors will meet at 4 p.m. on Tuesday in the administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office of the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments.

Items on the agenda include discussion of energy improvement projects and the administrator and RCF reports. An executive session for personnel and legal matters is also planned.

Several area residents are among students named to the University of Missouri-Columbia deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the fall semester.

The academic honors list includes Rylee Berti, Carley Muff, Hannah Persell and Trey Shields of Trenton; Ella Leininger and Mady Williams of Laredo; Emily Milazzo and Jaylen Neff of Galt; Megan Ellis of Jamesport; and Drew Cox, Madison Enright and Tessa Schwartzkopf of Princeton.

AREA MENUS NORTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;65 CENTER Monday-Lasagna, Tuscan blend, mixed green salad, applesauce, garlic bread, oatmeal cake.

Tuesday-Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, lima beans, peaches, ice cream, homemade bread.

Wednesday-Pork loin, au gratin potatoes, three-bean salad, mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll.

Thursday-Liver and onions or chicken strips, spinach, baked potatoes, Jello salad with fruit, whole wheat roll.

Friday-Baked chicken breast, cheesy mashed potatoes, peas, rosy pears, whole wheat roll.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

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Dear Annie: At the family gatherings on my spouse's side, my brother-in-law "Albert" wants to loudly dominate any conversation by either talking about his life or showing his "great" knowledge and opinions on other subjects. He rarely inquires about how anyone else is or shows much interest in listening to us. He can be totally oblivious to what is happening with others.

A good example happened about a year ago. Four of us met at a restaurant to celebrate a birthday. A few weeks prior, my spouse had missed Albert's birthday lunch because my spouse was hospitalized for some worrisome medical problems. Albert sat down at the table with the three of us, didn't say "happy birthday" to the birthday person, didn't ask how my spouse was doing and didn't inquire about why I was on crutches. We spent most of the evening listening to him feel sorry for himself because only one person had been to his birthday lunch.

He has been very gradually getting worse over the years. I know he is lonely and wants to connect, but our listening to

him just seems to encourage more of his annoying, onesided behavior. Plus, no one in the gathering wants to get cornered by him and have to listen to him going on and on about the little details of his life. I have suggested counseling or finding a close friend when he's been going through one of his rough patches, but he's had excuses. My spouse and Albert's other siblings do not want to talk to him about this because he gets angry and defensive when they try to bring these sorts of things to light.

It's as if his life details get pent up and he has to unleash it all at family gatherings. None of the family spends time with him except for holidays because a relationship with him is so one-sided and draining.

I keep trying to tell myself he is just a very lonely man who needs love and compassion. And at times, I can even feel a little of that. But when the family gathers, all that goes out the window, and I'm back to feeling annoyed.

If you could come up with a good solution on how I could change my attitude, I would appreciate it. If not, I have a

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A sudden drop in bond yields over the past month has weighed particularly heavy on bank stocks, which have basically tracked the bond market for several weeks now.

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-- Annoyed by Brother-inLaw Dear Annoyed by Brotherin-Law: I admire your empathy, and I commend you for focusing on the one thing you truly have control over: your attitude. Try to show yourself some compassion, and don't feel so guilty when your brother-in-law's behavior annoys you. Irritation is a natural response when someone is behaving narcissistically. Yes, he might act this way because he's lonely, but that doesn't give him carte blanche to act like a bully without consequence.

You and the rest of the family shouldn't hesitate to put him in check. If he's dominating the conversation, redirect it by asking another family member at the table about something going on in his or her life. If he interrupts someone, politely but firmly stop him and say, "I don't think (insert name here) was done talking." If he corners you and monopolizes your time, excuse yourself after a few minutes to mingle with the rest of the guests. And do encourage your spouse to (again) let Albert know how his behavior is impacting the rest of the family. Maybe it would spur him to get help.

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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.

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New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FFeb22 -----------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook!

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 • PAGE 11

CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Stockholder’s Meeting of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, at 617 Main, Trenton, Missouri, on Monday, January 28, 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 Scott Weldon Tim Michael Troy Smith Chris Hoffman Brent Wyant 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 11th day of January 2019. /S/Diane Lowrey Diane Lowrey, Secretary d11 GRUNDY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Financial Statement For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

BEGINNING BALANCE RECEIPTS: Property taxes Intergovernmental Charges for services Interest income Other TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS: Salaries & fringe benefits Contractual services Building/Utilities Supplies & equipment Insurance Operating costs Travel Miscellaneous TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING BALANCE

$

1,015,661

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367,464 146,689 206,915 12,347 8,852 742,266

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$43,668.11

RECEIPTS: Misc. Refunds Checking Interest Special Road and Bridge Added Road and Bridge Railroad Utility Township Collections Surtax Lieu of Tax Patron Reimbursement Cart Rock Collector’s Interest TOTAL OF RECEIPTS EXPENSES: Tires and Repairs Parts purchased and tools Gas, Oil, Tubes, Election and Misc.

Mowing, Electric and Water Ads, Office, Postage and Supplies Insurance Quarterly Deduction Payments Grader Payment and Rock Purchased Payroll Payroll Expense Bank charges TOTAL EXPENSES

33.41 79.23 25,186.74 30,809.52 602.60 6,278.44 223.08 15.55 3.268.80 19,495.41 1.16 $85,993.94

Total Ending Balance Dec. 31, 2018

$52,854.05

2,424.12 5,123.99 5,452.47 712.55 160.75 4,356.00 559.36 47,920.93 9,166.36 911.47 20.00 $76,808.00

I, Judy Kidd, Clerk of Madison Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing statement is complete and correct from 1/1/18 thru 12/31/18, as required by Section 231.280 RSMo. d11

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AREA DEATHS

SERVICES SET

Bonnie Ratliff Besch

Randy Tracy

Bonnie Ratliff Besch of Kansas City and formerly of the Brimson area died on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

The body was cremated.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at the Brimson Community Building.

The family suggests memo-

rials to the CurePSP, an organization providing information to families, caregivers, researchers and healthcare professionals regarding brain disease. The memorials can be brought to the celebration or persons can go to the CurePSP website to donate.

Aaron Gay Hickman Aaron Gay Hickman, a 67year-old Spickard resident, died at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at the University of Columbia Hospital in Columbia.

Services are pending under

the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Surviving relatives include his father, Coleman Hickman and a brother, Allen Hickman and his wife, Dawn all of Spickard.

Eugene Oneal Howard Eugene “Gene’ Oneal, a 96-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 12:51 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at the Grundy Center United Methodist Church, northest of Trenton. Burial will be in the Grundy Center Cemetery.

A family visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at the Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home in Trenton.

Mr. Oneal was born on June 13, 1922 in Leroy, IL, the son of Roy and Hattie Agee Oneal.

He graduated from Gibson, IL, schools. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marines. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, working most of his career in the Trenton office.

He was a member of American Legion of Jefferson City and also a member of Grundy Center Methodist Church. He served on many boards, including the Grundy County

Nursing Home District and the Community Food Pantry and delivered Meals on Wheels.

He helped anyone with whom he came into contact and was well-known for his singing talents.

He was married on Feb. 24, 1950 in Long Beach, CA to Leona B. Gass.

Survivors include his wife, Leona, of the home; one daughter, Jackie Gibler and her husband, Greg of Trenton; two sons, Barry Oneal and his wife, Luanne and Randy Oneal and his wife, Crystal, all of Trenton; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Blouch and her husband, Earl of Henderson, NV. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Virginia Lewis; and two brothers, Cleve Oneal and Dale Oneal.

The family suggests memorials to the Three Rivers Hospice or the donor’s choice.

They may be left at or mailed to the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitakereads.com

Billy “Joe” White Billy “Joe” White, a 57year-old resident of Milan Healthcare, died on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at University Hospital in Columbia.

The family will hold a memorial dinner in honor of Joe at noon on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at the Humphreys Community Building in Humphreys.

Mr. White was born on Nov. 13, 1961 in Sullivan County, the son of George E. and Mary F. Padgett White. He attended school in Linn County and Northwestern of Mendon.

He married Cindy Richardson. He later married Carolyn Morris. He was a long-time resident of Milan and worked

at various jobs, including ConAgra, Milan Limestone, C-2 bus driver, PSF, Milan Livestock and different recycling/salvage yards.

He is survived by his mother, Mary White of Milan; his three daughters, Kiah White, of Des Moines, IA and Cali (Ernest) Bachman and Crissia Palmer, both of Milan; a brother, Jim (Jackie) White of Galt; four grandchildren, Kylee White, Jerry Bachman and Alexa and Adraina Lopez; one niece, Caitlin White; two nephews, Caleb and Brian White; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, George White.

FUNERALS Paul Ellis Funeral services for Paul Ellis were held on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at the Hillside Christian Church in Kansas City with Rev. Andrew Beck officiating.

Mr. Ellis, 92, died on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 at the North Kansas City Hospital.

White Chapel Mortuary in Kansas City was in charge of arrangements.

Scripture was read by a great-great-grandson, Carson Kasinger.

Pallbearers were Scott

Lynch, Shane Lynch, Blake Cox, Ben Ralston, Ayron Howell and Marc McGwinn.

Burial was held at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Pastor Doug Crawford officiated at the graveside service.

Members of Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 conducted the military services.

Participating were John Rice, Lannie Harkins, Gary Dolan, Sam Smith, Scott Forman and Tony Ralston.

A Celebration of Life service for Randell Neal “Randy’ Tracy will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at the First Christian Church in Trenton.

This is a change in the time that had previously been announced.

Family will greet friends before the service, starting at 1 p.m.

Mr. Tracy, a former Laredo

resident, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at a Lincoln, NE hospital after being injured in an accident on Nov. 3, 2018 in St. Joseph.

A Celebration of Life service is also scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at the Word of Life Church, 3902 NE Riverside Road in St. Joseph. The family will greet friends following this service.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Fire Department Jan. 7: firefighters responded with the Grundy

County Ambulance to a motor vehicle accident on Main Street.

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Nema Rowoth, who will celebrate her 100th birthday anniversary on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Cards may be sent to her at 844 W. 13th St., Trenton, MO 64683.

A card shower has been requested for Jim Ellis, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. Cards may be sent to him at 1301 Moberly St., Trenton, MO 64683.

Polar Bear Plunge Set The Sunnyview Foundation will hold a Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Upper Lake Trenton.

The event gets under way at 2 p.m. and is open to anyone wanting to assist in raising funds for the foundation and its activities. There is a minimum entry fee of $15 and persons can sign up at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton or on the day of the event.

The individual raising the most money through the entry fee, sponsored donations or a combination will win a oneday pass for two people, along with a parking pass, to the 2019 Mid-America Music Festival to be held in July at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton.

Polar Plunge t-shirts will

also be available for purchase for $15, with funds also going to the foundation. Janny’s Java Truck will be there to sell coffee and hot chocolate drinks.

The public is invited to participate and/or watch and those not taking part can still make a donation to the event. All donations, including the minium entry fee, are tax deductible and will be used at the nursing home and apartments to enhance the lives of the residents.

The most recent project has been landscaping, but funds could be used for other items that are not included in the regular budget.

For more information, persons can contact the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments.

FFDD Board Plans Meeting The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14 at the Grundy County Courthouse.

Items on the announced agenda include a financial report; a transportation report;

reports from the Gifted Disability Team, the Grundy County Learning Center and Hope Haven; the MEHTAP grant; a Medicaid/Hope waiver; the Indian Creek Equine Center; election of officers; correspondence; and a funding request.

Princeton City Council Meets The Princeton City Council took action on two items during a meeting on Monday night.

City Clerk Danette Snapp said the council voted to continue using the Andereck, Evans, Lewis, Figg and Battagler LLC law firm as its legal counsel. An associate of the firm who had been assisting the city with its legal work has left and the council decided it would rather continue with its present contract than switch representation.

The council approved a $2,000 service contract to help

pay for entertainment during a program planned on Feb. 9 at the Mercer County Senior Center. There will be no charge for persons to attend the program, however, donations will be accepted to help pay for costs associated with a Calamity Jane Players presentation scheduled in March.

The council heard an update from the Mercer County Fair Board regarding construction of a new building at the fairgrounds.

The next council meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4.

Huffman Gets Appointment Randy Huffman of Galt has been appointed as the Sullivan County Western District Commissioner by Gov. Mike Parson.

Huffman recently retired after spending 38 years in various roles within the education field. He currently works in a parttime capacity for the Grundy R-5 School District as the junior/senior high school principal. Huffman received his bachelor of science in secondary education degree from Northwest Missouri State University.

Area Students Recognized

Frances “Wilberta” Ferguson Funeral services for Frances “Wilberta” Ferguson were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at the Edinburg Baptist Church, west of Trenton. Rev. Doug Crawford officiated.

Mrs. Ferguson, an 84-yearold resident of Independence, died at 2:33 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 3, 2019 at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

Recordings of “Abide With Me”, “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” were played.

Pallbearers were Nathan Vandevender, Paul Vandevender, Sonny Mooney and Ralph D. Ferguson.

Burial was in Pilot Grove No. 2 Cemetery, north of Jamesport, under the direction of the Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home of Trenton.

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Five area students are among those named to the fall semester honor lists at State Technical College of Missouri in Linn.

Named to the dean’s list with a grade point average of

3.5 to 4.0 were Colton Ellis of Jamesport and Joshua Kile of Princeton. Named to the honor roll with a GPA of 3.00 to 3.49 were Spencer Harris and Elijah Oyler of Trenton and Trey Gibson of Princeton.

TSU Students Recognized Trenton and Princeton residents are among students at Truman State University who earned a spot on the fall semester vice president for academic affairs honors list.

To be named to the list, a

student must have a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. Students on the list include Lexie Tolson of Trenton and Dale Bagley and David Smith of Princeton.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Courtney R. Michael, Trenton, pleaded guily to operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $50.50 and $70.50 costs.

Courtney Kelso, Macon, waived formal arraignment and had her case set for March 12 on a charge of non-support, a class E felony.

Katie L. Corum, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to hindering prosecution of a felony, a class E felony. She waived her preliminary hearing and had her case bound over to the Circuit Division. She is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 17.

Jennifer L. Kroger, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. She waived her preliminary hearing and had her case bound over to the Circuit Division. She is scheduled to appear in court again Jan. 17.

Duane L. Shiner, Spickard, waived the reading of the charge and pleaded not guilty to two class A felony counts of first degree assault (special victim); two class E felony counts of resisting arrest; and a class D felony of first degree property damage.

He is scheduled to appear in court again Jan. 22.

Erick Wattenbarger, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a class C felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid; a class D felony of endangering the welfare of a child; and a class E felony of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine. His case was certified to the Circuit Division on class A misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less (prior drug offense) and unlawful delivery of drug paraphernalia. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 17.

William J. Rottman, Trenton, pleaded guilty to amended charges of authorizing or knowingly permitting a person to drive a motor vehicle who had no legal rights and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. He was sentenced to serve 23 days in the Grundy County Detention Center on each count with the sentences to run concurrently.

Justin L. Taul, Trenton, pleaded guilty to first degree trespassing, a class B misdemeanor and was fined $150.50.

He also pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less, a class D misdemeanor, and was fined $300. He is also to donate $100 to the Grundy County

Law Enforcement Fund and pay $116.50 costs.

Michael A. Stantruff, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of first degree assault-serious physical injury or special victim, a class A felony. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 17.

Ellen Stevenson, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to an amended charge of stealing: without consent, a class A misdemeanor.

Imposition of her sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. She is to complete 20 hours of community service, pay restitution of $10,165.71, donate $300 to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Fund and pay $116.50 costs.

Associate Civil LVNV Funding LLC vs.

Joshua Borders. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,021.74. The case involved a suit on account.

Unifund CCR, LLC vs. Terry Thompson. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,201.87. The case involved breach of contract.

First Book Investments, LLC vs. Monica Triplet. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $2,988.10. The case involved breach of contract.

Small Claims Shady Lane Park LLC vs.

Robert Gormley. The court entered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,670.51.

The following defendants pleaded guilty to their charges and paid their fines through the Fine Collection Center, with their names provided to the Republican-Times: Pleading guilty to speeding and fined $55.50 were Charlene Arnold, Brimson; James E. Dollin, Jr., Kearney; Marco Antonio Guzman Marquez, Milan; Warren E. Moore, Fayette; and Samatha E. Robinson, Brookfield.

Bric A. Donnell, Princeton, pleaded guilty to failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $30.50.

Shelby D. Hickman, Princeton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $80.50.

Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were Bruce L. Rexing, Jamesport; Drayton I. Harris, Gallatin; Ryan B. Shippen, Trenton; and Ashlee E. Wolf, Hopkins.

Kyle W. R. Oxford, Trenton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Jimmy Lee Brown, Jr. and Cara Elizabeth McCloud, both of Brimson.

REAL ESTATE Joel D. Lindaman to Mahlon Bowerman and others.

Lynda Meinecke to Lynda Meinecke, Trustee.

No Injuries In Recent Mishap The Trenton Police Department investigated an accident near the Ninth Street Bridge on Thursday, Jan. 3.

According to an accident report submitted by Sgt. Jeb Walker, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Caitlin B. Ramsey of Trenton was eastbound on the Ninth Street Bridge and had slowed due to traffic stopped for the red light at the intersection of Ninth Street and Harris Avenue. A car driven by Jomelle Baker, also of Trenton, was also east-

bound, traveling behind Ms. Ramsey’s car. Ms. Baker was unable to stop before striking the Ramsey vehicle from behind. She indicated that her brakes were not working properly.

No injuries were reported in the mishap, which resulted in moderate damage to Ms. Ramsey’s car, requiring it to be towed from the scene. Ms. Baker’s car sustained minor damage. No tickets were listed on the accident report.

Local Man Hurt In Accident A Trenton man traveling in Caldwell County was injured in an accident on Wednesday, one mile east of Hamilton.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when Cody R. Reeder of Trenton was eastbound on Highway 36 driving a 2001 Dodge Dakota. As he began slowing his vehicle in preparation to turn south onto Spring Hill Road, a tractortrailer unit driven by Kevin C. Schuler of Shawnee, KS struck a unit being towed by Reeder’s vehicle, causing its wheels to leave the roadway and continue up onto the roof of Reeder’s truck. Both vehicles traveled off the west side of the roadway into the center median, where Schuler’s vehi-

cle came to rest upright in the median facing east and Reeder’s vehicle came to rest upright in the median, facing west. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, with Reeder’s truck totaled and Schuler’s vehicle sustaining moderate damage.

Reeder, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Liberty Hospital by the Caldwell County Ambulance Service.

The accident was investigated by Trooper T.N. Garton, with assistance from Sgt. L.M. Newman, Cpl. D.A. Landi, Trooper J.W. George, Trooper S.J. Cool, Trooper B.T. Quiring and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department.