Trenton R-Times_02-21-2020

Friday, February 21, 2020

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NCMC FOUNDATION Pirates Ball

College Honors Alums

Comm mmiss ssion Agend Ag nda The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday at the courthouse.

Items on the announced agenda include the regular weekly meeting at 10 a.m. with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy. During the afternoon portion of the meeting the commissioners will be out of the office to look at a truck that may be purchased for the road and bridge department.

NCMC Board rd Ag Agend nda The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Frey Administrative Building.

Items on the draft agenda include a proposed adult education/literacy program, the first reading of proposed board policy additions, Head Start items, personnel (tenure recommendations, a transfer, employment and Head Start staff), a presentation by the student senate and administrative reports. An executive session for personnel, legal and real estate is also planned.

Poll lling ng Place ace Mov oved The polling place for Harrison and Lincoln townships has been moved with a temporary site set for the March 10 Missouri Presidential Primary.

The previous polling place in Tindall will no longer be used and voters in Harrison and Lincoln townships will vote in the conference room of the Grundy County Courthouse for the March 10 primary. Voters in those townships should use the east door.

The courthouse is also used by voters in Trenton’s first ward and Jefferson Township, however, those voters will cast ballots in the open area on the first floor.

Filing ng Begins ns Feb. b. 25 The filing period for the Aug. 4 Primary Election will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and run through Tuesday, March 31.

Those who wish to file in Grundy County may do so in the county clerk’s office, located on the second floor of the courthouse. Filing will open for the following county offices, with the incumbent listed in parentheses: first district commissioner (Don Sager); second district commissioner (Joe Brinser); sheriff (Rodney Herring); treasurer (Barb Harris); assessor (Kathy Veatch); public administrator (Jill Eaton); and coroner (Dewayne Slater).

Those filing will need to provide a copy of their 5120 tax affidavit, which should be sent to the state, and a copy of their paid party receipt. In addition, those filing for sheriff will need a peace officer’s license and those filing for treasurer and public administrator will need to provide proof of their ability to be bonded.

Elec El ection Judges Judg Nee eeded Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard is seeking the names of those who might be willing to serve as an election judge in upcoming elections.

The judges report to their polling place at 5:30 a.m. on election day and stay until polls close at 7 p.m. The regular pay per election is $80. Mrs. Spickard said both Republican and Democrat judges are needed and they should be willing to work at various poll locations. Anyone who is willing to work or who knows of someone who might be willing is asked to contact the clerk’s office at 359-4040, ext. 4.

Photo Courtesy of Kris Ockenfels

The walls are going up on the new performing arts center being built on the Trenton High School/Trenton Middle School campus. Contractors began setting the precast panels that will be used for the walls of the center on Monday afternoon. Weather permitting, the walls and roof panels should be up sometime next week.

GRUNDY COUNTY COMMISSION

Weekly Meeting

Computer Breach Letter Sent To Employees The Grundy County Commission addressed a recent cyber security breach of county computers and discussed a proposed policy for mental health transports during a meeting on Tuesday, which also involved an appointment to the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors.

Presiding Commissioner Phil Ray said the county will send a letter to employees indicating that the cyber attack occurred and compromised several computers, network hardware and the county’s primary server. The letter indicates information contained in the employees’ personnel file, such as name, address, birth date and Social Security number, may have been exposed and that the county will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to resolve the issue in the most effective manner pos-

sible.

Ray also said the commission discussed a proposed policy that would require a law enforcement officer be present when the ambulance crew transports a subject for a mental health evaluation. He said no action will be taken until protocols can be established concerning which law enforcement agency would provide an accompanying officer in specific situations.

The commission appointed Trenton resident Taylor Ormsby to serve on the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors, replacing Bev Hooker, who has moved from the county. Mrs. Ormsby will fill the remainder of Mrs. Hooker’s term, which expires in April, and See County, Page 8

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The Trenton High School wrestling team got three first-round wins in the Class 1 MSHSAA Wrestling Tournament on Thursday morning. Freshman Hunter McAtee, at left, got his win at 106, pinning Clancey Woodward of Mid-Buchanan in the first period. Freshman Gavin Chambers, at right, got a third-period pin against Baylor Meyers of Butler at 113. Freshman Coleman Griffin, wrestling at 138, was pinned in the second period by Xavier Smith of Hancock. Senior Mark Trump lost to Cade Killingsworth of Lawson by an 8-5 decision at 182. Sophomore Caleb Johnson won his match at 220, taking an 11-9 decision over Quazavion Jackson of New Madrid Central. The Republican-Times will have updated information throughout the weekend on its website, www.republican-times.com, with final results and photos in Tuesday’s newspaper as well as the newspaper website.

National Weather Service

Sunny and warmer on Saturday before rain moves in on Sunday and Monday. Saturday’s high will reach 51 with lows dropping to 28 by Monday night. The high at Trenton on Monday, Feb. 17 was 52 with .02 of an inch of rain.Tuesday’s high was 44 and Wednesday’s high reached 36 with a low of 21. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 41, the low was 9.

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Class 1-3 district high school basketball tournaments get under way next week. See page 2 of today’s RepublicanTimes for tournament brackets involving teams from Trenton, Grundy R-5, Tri-County, Princeton, Mercer and Gilman City.

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Three Trenton residents have been announced as the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Class at North Central Missouri College.

Sam Smith, Loma Hurst and Kevin Bailey will be recognized during the NCMC Foundation’s annual Pirates Ball on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Red Barn Event Center in Trenton. The Pirates Ball celebrates the Voyage Fund, which encourages unrestricted giving to the NCMC Foundation, distinguished alumni and lead gift contributors as well as college alumni and friends.

Smith enlisted in the US Marine Corps after graduating high school where he served 13 months in Okinawa, Vietnam and other Asian military bases. While serving in the corps, Sam married Cathie Higdon in 1967. He later obtained the rank of Sergeant by Meritorious Mast (job excellence award) and received two other Meritorious Masts during his military service before mustering out in December 1970.

Following military service, Smith attended Trenton Junior College, then attended Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe and received a degree in automotive technology. He used his degree to become service manager at Nisbeth-Seidel Chevrolet. In September 1973 he established the auto mechanics program in the South Harrison School District in Bethany, where he taught until May 1976. During this time, he finished his associate of applied science degree at NCMC, graduating in May 1974.

While teaching auto mechanics at GRTS he finished his bachelor of science in education degree at Truman State University in Kirksville, graduating in 1980. He now does contract training for area dealerships.

The Smiths have two children, Johnathan (Dr. Rena Rothermich Smith) and Christopher Smith, along with two grandchildren. He is a member of the Catholic church and is a trained eucharistic minister. He is a past member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church men’s club.

He is a member of the Joseph L. Norton VFW Post 919 in Trenton and serves as a member of the post honor guard for military honor funerals and community functions and presently serves as quartermaster for the post.

Mrs. Hurst graduated from the Chillicothe Business College in 1944, then completed 42 hours at Trenton Junior College. She began her professional career at Trenton Junior College as a secretary and then as an assistant to Gean Paul Porter, dean of voSee NCMC, Page 8

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SPORTS

Strong Effort Doesn’t Yield Victory Tough Third Frame Proves Costly For Bulldogs In Loss

CAMERON GIRLS 52 TRENTON GIRLS 43

The Trenton High School girls basketball team’s effort on Tuesday night was exactly what Coach Kameron Cool wants to see out of his team at this point in the season. The end result, however, was not.

Trenton gave a spirited run at Cameron,

but the Bulldogs came up short at the end, falling 52-43.

“Late in the game we just couldn’t quite hit shots,” Cool said. “The girls played really hard. That is a really good Cameron team. I was so proud of our effort. There weren’t a lot of negatives. At the end of the game they made shots and we missed them.”

Cameron brought a 14-8 overall record into the contest, similar to Trenton’s 13-9 mark, and the game was close early on.

The Bulldogs trailed 11-9 after the opening quarter but made a run in the second.

Maci Moore buried a three-pointer early on in the frame, spurring a 17-9 run that gave the Bulldogs a 26-20 halftime advantage. Moore had 13 of Trenton’s 17 second quarter points.

Coming out of the break, however, Trenton’s offense dried up. The Dragons limited the Bulldogs to just five points – and just one field goal – in the third quarter. The result was a 14-5 Cameron run that swung the momentum back in the favor of the home team. Trenton put Cameron on the free throw line 11 times

over the final eight minutes in an attempt to chase down the Dragons, but the home team connected on eight of the attempts to push the advantage to nine points by game’s end. Trenton, meanwhile, got another big quarter out of Moore, who had 10 points down the stretch, but the Bulldogs only managed two points outside of Moore’s production in the final frame as Cameron pulled away.

Moore finished with 28 points to pace Trenton while McKayla Blackburn followed with 10. Lexi Whitaker’s three and Chandler Lynch’s two rounded out the Trenton total.

The Bulldogs dropped to 13-10 on the season with the loss.

Trenton will close out the regular season tonight (Friday), playing host to Hamilton, which is 16-4 on the season.

Tipoff is set for 6 o’clock.

Trenton is seeded second in next week’s Class 3, District 14 Tournament in Chillicothe. The Bulldogs will take on seventhseeded Richmond (10-13) on Monday at 7 p.m.

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Trenton Boys Fall Short Against Cameron Bulldogs Miss Bid For BackTo-Back Wins CAMERON BOYS 60 TRENTON BOYS 54 It has been a rough season for the Trenton High School boys basketball team – one that has set the Bulldogs up as the eighth seed at next week’s Class 3, District 14 Tournament in Chillicothe.

But with the end of the season imminent, Trenton is still fighting.

That much was obvious on

Tuesday night, when the Bulldogs took the Cameron Dragons to the wire in a 60-54 defeat on the road.

At this point, with just one senior on the roster, Trenton is playing for next season as much as it is playing for this season.

“Sure, (the boys) are playing a lot better,” Trenton coach Corbin Coe said. “Cameron beat Northland Christian and Braymer by 30-plus – two teams that we beat by closer margins. So we were competitive with a team that had played better this year than we have. We gave ourselves a chance to win a game late and it was fun.”

While Trenton didn’t win this one, the closeness of the

Sports Briefs...

Kids ds Club At Gall llatin The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club participated in the Heartbreaker Open in Gallatin last weekend.

First-place finishers from Trenton were Ayden Ortega (8U/60B) and Mason Rongey (14U/100). Clayton Glidewell (6U/40), Maximus Holtzclaw (6U/45), Blake Gannon (6U/55B), Owen Lowe (6U/65), Wesley Stiles (6U/75), Xylus Rottman (8U/60C) and Archer Gannon (10U/70B) all placed second at the event while Cruz Duff (6U/50A), Kynsen Bain (8U/60A) and Chase Foster (12U/150) were each third.

Finishing fourth were Braylee Barron (8U/85), Jackson Black (10U/60A), Caleb Dixon (10U/80A), Kash Barlow (10U/85) and Jacob Black (12U/150). Forest Sharp (10U/55), Jayla Bell (12U/85) and Spencer Stieh (12U/120) were fifth and Henry Lasley (12U/95) placed sixth.

Shec eckells lls Wins ns Distr strict Titl tle Chloe Sheckells of Staley High School in Kansas City won a district championship at 103 pounds at the girls wrestling District 4 Tournament in Kearney on Saturday, Feb. 7.

She will be competing this weekend at the MSHSAA State Tournament in Columbia. Sheckells also placed fourth at the Kansas City Stampede Tournament, second at the Columbia Wonder Woman Tournament and first in the Suburban Red Conference Tournament. The sophomore is 18-3 overall on the season and has been invited to participate in the National Folkstyle Tournament in March.

Sheckells is the daughter of Clark and Valerie (Bowe) Sheckells of Kansas City and the granddaughter of Charles and Vickie Bowe of Laredo.

contest, combined with a victory at Saturday’s Grand River Conference Showcase in King City, displayed the improvements Trenton has made over the course of a trying season.

Trenton did its best to keep pace with Cameron early on, trailing 20-14 after the first quarter and 35-27 at halftime.

The Bulldogs clamped down on defense coming out of halftime, limiting Cameron to its lowest single-quarter total in the third with just seven points.

Trenton’s offense continued its consistent pace and Trenton was back to within a single point entering the fourth quarter.

Cameron had just enough firepower to avoid the upset as the Dragons tacked on 18

points over the final eight minutes to fend off Trenton.

Jaren Whitney led Trenton with 14 points, doing the bulk of his damage by getting to the free throw line, where he was 10-of-13 for the game. Brycin Loyd had a trio of three-pointers and finished with 12 points and Royce Jackson added 11.

Trenton would also get nine points from Chase Otto and eight from Gavin Roeder in the loss.

The defeat dropped the Bulldogs to 4-19 overall.

Trenton will be at home to close out the regular season tonight (Friday), facing Hamilton. The Bulldogs take on topseed and host-school Chillicothe in district action on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

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SPORTS NJCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL :: IOWA WESTERN 102, DII NO. 3 NORTH CENTRAL 91

North Central Men Fall To Another Division I Opponent Pirates ‘ Defense Struggles In Latest Loss To DI Foe

North Central Missouri College men’s basketball coach Jeremy Esry remembers what the competition level at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament was like last year.

He likely will never forget how everything was ramped up at the event in Danville, IL.

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Grundy Girls Crash Boards, Win Title GRUNDY GIRLS 70 TRI-COUNTY GIRLS 40 In the championship game of the HDC Conference Tournament in Mercer on Saturday, Feb. 15, the Grundy County girls basket-

So when it came to making the schedule for this season, Esry was sure to shuffle in a pair of late-season road trips to Division I schools in Iowa to prepare his team for a potential return trip to the national tournament.

On Tuesday night, the Pirates were defeated for the second time in three games, falling 102-91 to Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA. It was only the third loss of the season for the Pirates, but both of the most recent losses have come against those Division I opponents.

Losing isn’t fun, but if the two defeats at Division I schools helps North Central secure a second-straight Region 16 championship next week, it will be worth it.

“We want to go into region play as tested as possible and we believe that going on the road and playing junior college powerhouses like Indian Hills and Iowa Western are going to best

ball team used a historic performance on the boards to get past Tri-County and win the school’s first league tournament title since the 19971998 season.

Grundy collected 70 rebounds in the win, the fifth highest single-game total in state history. Jandie Peterson pulled down 28 of those rebounds, which marks the 11th-highest individual single game total.

Peterson led Grundy with 18 points in the win while Bri Carpio followed with 17 and Anna Milazzo and Aubrey Gann each added 11.

Grundy followed up the tournament victory with a 54-51 win over Mercer on Monday and a 66-39 win over Tri-County on Tuesday to wrap up the HDC Confer-

RANKINGS NJCAA DIVISION II TOP 20 1. Milwaukee Area (8), 27-1 2. Sullivan County (1), 23-2 3. North Central MO (1), 23-3 4. Erie, 20-3 5. Davidson County, 25-1 6. South Suburban, 25-4 7. Iowa Lakes, 22-4 8. Beaver County, 24-2 9. Des Moines Area, 23-4 10. Cecil, 21-5 11. Kirkwood, 20-5 11. Muskegon, 19-4 13. North Iowa Area, 21-5 14. Schoolcraft, 22-3 15. Niagra County, 23-4 16. Scottsdale, 22-5 16. Moraine Valley, 23-5 18. Parkland, 19-5 19. Lakeland, 18-6 20. Johnson County, 22-6

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Others receiving votes: Ancilla (17-5) 9, Prairie State (20-7) 4, Howard (19-6) 2, Mott (20-6) 1.

Dropped from rankings: Arkansas MidSouth (19).

ence regular season title.

That championship is Grundy’s first league title since the 1999-2000 season.

Peterson had 18 against Mercer and 22 against TriCounty while Gann had 15 against Mercer and 17 against Tri-County. Milazzo added 10 against Tri-County.

Grundy is now 19-4 overall and 6-0 in the HDC. GRUNDY BOYS The Grundy boys fell 6833 at Mercer on Monday before winning 67-43 at Tri-County on Tuesday.

Cadan Gann had 27 points against Tri-County and Cooper Lewis added 24 points and 17 rebounds.

Against Mercer, Gann led the Panthers with 15 points.

Grundy now sits at 10-14 overall and 3-3 in the HDC.

prepare us for a region championship and a national tournament run,” Esry said. “We thought that some of our late-season success last year had to do with playing a similar schedule and we hope that it works out for us again this year.”

To do so, North Central will need to do some work on the defensive end. The Pirates’ usually stingy defense allowed over 100 points for just the second time this season. A fastpaced first half saw the Pirates trail 50-47 at the break and things did not slow down in the second. North Central allowed 52 more points in the second half, leading to the 11-point loss.

“Iowa Western did a good job of exposing a lot of our defensive weaknesses,” Esry said. “We really struggled keeping their guards in front or having any help-side (defense) when they got by us. We have to do a much better job of keeping guys from the rim if we want to have some success

in late February and early March.”

North Central’s offense allowed 14 steals, which didn’t help the final score as Iowa Western turned several of those into transition baskets.

Atavian Butler led North Central with 22 points and eight rebounds in the loss. TJ Babikir added 18 points and Marty Jackson had 16. The Pirates also got 11 points off the bench from Michael Horton and Quinan Rieves finished with 10. Jeramy Shaw had nine points in the loss.

The defeat dropped the thirdranked Pirates to 23-3 overall.

North Central was back in action on Thursday, playing host to Metropolitan Community College in Trenton. The Pirates close the regular season on Saturday, traveling to St. Louis to face the Archers. Action tips off at 3 p.m., following a women’s game between the two schools at 1 o’clock.

NCMC Women Win Third Straight Pirates Rack Up 103 Points In Rout Of CMU NCMC WOMEN 103 CMU JV WOMEN 60 When North Central Missouri College women’s basketball coach Jenni Croy brought in the duo of Kortlyn Rounkles and Lily Osborn, she could envision nights where they combined for seven three pointers. On Tuesday night against the visiting Central Methodist University junior varsity, she got that and a

whole lot more as North Central rolled to a 103-60 victory.

The 103 points marked a season high for the Pirates, who advanced to 18-8 overall on the season with the win.

Rounkles led North Central with 28 points, going 4-of-4 from beyond the arc and adding five assists in the win. Osborn, meanwhile, connected on 3-of6 three-point attempts and finished with 13 points, five assists and three steals.

Behind that one-two punch, NCMC got 12 points and seven rebounds from Kennedie Kieffer and 12 points and seven rebounds from McKenzie McBee as well. Brittney McKay had 10 points and three assists and Dymeria Guillory had eight

points.

The Pirates had little trouble with the JV squad from Central Methodist, grabbing a 27-12 lead in the first quarter. North Central outscored CMU in all three of the remaining quarters as well, cruising to the 43-point win.

“We shot the ball extremely well as a whole,” Croy said.

“That’s exciting to see, especially going into two big games at the end of the week.”

The Pirates returned to action on Thursday, playing host to Metropolitan Community College in Region 16 action.

NCMC closes the regular season on Saturday with another region 16 game, this one on the road in St. Louis at 1 p.m.

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OP/ED

Five Points

by Wendell Lenhart

It’s Kid Fun

The Green Hills Recreation Association is seeking sponsors for its 2020 youth sports activities.

Formed a few years ago when the former Trenton Baseball Association disbanded, Green Hills Rec offers much more than the original baseball/softball supervised by the former TBA. In addition to the summer baseball/softball programs, GHRA offers tball, soccer and basketball leagues for area youth. The Trenton Soccer Stars program is a new addition to the GHRA line-up.

There are many levels of sponsorWendell Lenhart ship available to businesses and individuals who want to support this worthy cause. Scholarships are also offered to individual players so no child who wishes to participate is turned away.

Sponsorships are requested to be made by Friday, Feb. 28 and interested persons can contact board member Cara McClellan at 359-3973 or 359-1301.

According to Mrs. McClellan, there were 280 youth who participated in last summer’s ball programs and approximately 260 have been in the winter basketball leagues this year.

I attended some of the games recently, which are held on Sunday afternoons at the Ketcham Community Center and it was an interesting sight.

The games are well-run with lots of energetic kids running up and down the court while parents, siblings, grandparents and friends watch from the bleachers. It’s a lot of good activity for kids on winter days when it would be difficult to play outside. Hats off to the GHRA board and all the volunteers who help make it happen.

That also includes the young student referees who may have the toughest jobs of all. Not because of the kids; because of the parents.

I have read many stories about the struggles of recruiting referees and officials in all sports at the national levels because so many give up the profession after dealing with unreasonable parents at the lower levels of sports.

The odds of any young athlete becoming a paid professional in any sport are astronomical, but many parents seem to think their kids have that potential in grade school. Their behavior reflects that and often results in verbal abuse of officials, coaches and school personnel.

Fortunately, according to Mrs. McClellan there have been very few issues such as this that have been dealt with on the local level, and that’s a great thing.

But I have read recently that the second half of a recreational basketball season had to be cancelled in St. Joseph. And now, this year, armed security guards have to be hired and be present at their rec games to keep unruly parents at bay.

That sure is a sad indictment of our society and I’m sure glad it’s something we don’t have to address here.

Reader Concerned Over Highway Maintenance Letters to the Editor To The Editor: I have an issue with the highway department. Not with the fellow working on the highway, but the man sitting behind the desk who says this is the way we have always done it, so this is the way we will continue to do it. Specifically, on secondary highways like Route J, where I live.

Once every year or so the highway department comes along with a convoy of four large trucks and maintainers and tears up the sod at the edge of the pavement. The reason they do this is to eliminate voids, areas that are washed out, at the end of the road. They mean well, buy invariably this process makes the situation worse. I know of no situation where tearing up sod doesn’t cause erosion. I know of no situation where soil erosion is good and certainly not along the edge of the road. Those voids are not good. If your tire goes off the edge of the road, you want a solid, smooth surface so that you don’t lose control. When you tear up sod and leave a pile of loose dirt on the edge of the road, the next rain causes the dirt to wash down the hills and into the side ditch, leaving more

voids.

Recently, this expensive operation was performed on Route J when the soil was wet and left clumps of dirt and grass along the highway edge, making the situation worse. The snow plow came along and threw the dirt and grass into the side ditch.

Agriculture equipment continues to get larger and will often run an outside tire on the shoulder. Continuous moisture has kept the shoulders muddy and the tires end up slinging mud.

Imagine the results of this operation on our road shoulders year after year.

One way to fix the void problem is to pour a little gravel in these voids, which are a very small percentage of the total road length. The highway department has a truck that does this. You can buy a lot of gravel for the cost of four vehicles and operators creating erosion over and over. One year this operation was performed three times on Route J. I have voted for every highway tax that has come up, even when I think it is a poor way to support our highways. I believe highway safety and commerce are worth paying for, but I want our money well spent, not thrown away.

Rick Neff Galt, MO

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by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News A recent lawsuit filed against the Missouri House has highlighted a growing conflict between demands for openness in government versus the expectation of Missouri citizens for personal privacy Missouri's Sunshine Law addresses privacy concerns for some information held by state government.

Personal information involving health matters, child placement, academic records and credit card numbers are among the long list of exemptions from the requirement that government records be open to the public.

But in the last few years conflicts have arisen involving personal communication with government officials by private citizens.

Gov. Mike Parson has refused to release the contact information of constituents communicating with his office.

In 2019, the Missouri House adopted a rule allowing members to block public access to their constituent case files and correspondence.

The rule came in response to the Clean Missouri constitutional amendment which requires the legislature to follow the Sunshine Law, which does not specifically exempt constituent communication.

But that House rule quickly was challenged in a court case still pending as this column is written.

I confess, I understand the House concerns.

Should communication by a constituent to a legislator about the problems of a special needs child be exposed to the public including contact information such as an email address or home phone number that the constituent thought private?

I fear that public access to that information could discourage constituents disclosing personal matters that can help legislators better understand issues facing the public.

So many times I've seen how emotional testimony to legislative committees about issues such as nursing home abuse or drunken driving consequences have impacted public policy.

There is another side to this issue.

When I voiced my concerns to a senior statehouse reporter, the response was that disclosure of contact information in communications to the governor had allowed the reporter to directly contact the sources to better understand their issues.

Beyond that, closing access to communication from constituents would include major campaign contributors, wealthy special interests and lobbyists.

Should a public official be able to keep those special-interest communications or contact information secret?

An example of this conundrum arose last year when a lobbyist pushing for restrictions on college sexual-harassment investigations was found to have a personal interest in the issue involving his son's dismissal from a university.

These questions have become more profound with the growth of social media giving anyone power to disclose to a worldwide internet audience personal information gained from government records.

Back in the 1970s, before the Sunshine Law, I found many government officials quite willing to provide "main-stream media" reporters with information on individuals with an understanding we were bound by professional standards which in-

clude respecting personal privacy.

For example, the Mental Health Department director gave me 24hour access to mental health hospitals with confidence I would respect patient privacy rights.

The consumer protection chief for Attorney General Jack Danforth, Harvey Tettlebaum, urged me to read through the consumer complaints filed with his office before interviewing him on a consumer issue.

He knew I would not divulge the names or contact information without the consumer's permission.

Reading those letters gave me a far better understanding of consumer issues and made my stories far more powerful because of the personal stories of consumer problems I'd read.

The problem arises when the "private citizen" communicating with a public official on a supposedly "private" communication is a lobbyist, campaign contributor or a person with a significant financial interest in the subject of the letter or memo.

I'm not sure how a law could be drafted to distinguish those with special interests from ordinary constituents. After all, almost every constituent in our state has a financial interest as tax payers and recipients of government services.

As for journalists making that decision, over the decades I occasionally have been conflicted about whether I have a right to report a conversation I overheard in what public officials or lobbyists thought were private settings.

I continue to lean on the side of protecting personal privacy unless there is an overriding public interest for disclosure.

But, I fear that standard is less firm in today's mass media.

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Voting Rights Extension

We oppose legislative attempts to extend voting rights to felons on probation or parole.

Guest Editorials As we reported Thursday, state Sen. Jamilah Nasheed and Rep. Rasheen Aldridge, both St. Louis Democrats, are pushing bills to restore voting rights to felons on probation/parole, except for those convicted of misdemeanor/felony voting offenses.

State law currently allows convicted felons — who have completed their sentence and probation or parole eligible — to vote, unless they've been convicted of an election-related felony or misdemeanor.

Nasheed and Aldridge say that leaves 60,000 people out of the political process.

"This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. To me, this is a human rights issue," Nasheed said.

While it may be a human rights issue to her, it's hard to ignore the reality it's also a partisan issue.

The common belief is the majority of those potential

60,000 voters would vote Democrat, given the opportunity. That's why you'll find more Democrats supporting such measures and Republicans opposing them.

Newsweek reported an influential 2002 study found 73 percent of felons and ex-felons would vote Democrat. If they had been able to vote in 2000, they would have decisively carried Al Gore to victory in Florida and to the White House, the story said.

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has pushed for voting rights for felons still in prison.

It's not just Democrats that have tried to manipulate laws that would — incidentally, at least — give them an edge at the ballot box. Republicans do it, too.

So the question becomes, regardless of which political party benefits, is it the right thing to do?

In this case, it's not.

Voting is one of our most important liberties, something that is a right and responsibility.

But those who are still on parole or probation haven't finished paying their debt to society. Until they do, they've forfeited their vote. It's as simple as that.

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COMMUNITY County Tax Comparisons

The Grundy County Commission receives information concerning the monthly sales tax revenue along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. All three are one-half cent sales taxes, although the collection amount varies slightly for each tax.

GENERAL REVENUE SALES TAX TO DATE (The county’s tax year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) Month 2019 2020 January $34,812.36 $35,168.31 February $24,551.49 $29,696.37 March $55,772.58 April $39,667.59 May $24,574.12 June $57,067.34 July $36,644.91 August $36,212.26 September $54,166.01 October $32,959.68 November $25,090.39 December $50,451.78 TO DATE $472,887.51 $64,864.68 (Comparison Year to Date) $5,500.83 AMBULANCE SALES TAX Month 2019 2020 January $34,802.87 $35,164.30 February $24,551.35 $29,693.07 March $55,765.33 April $39,665.87 May $24,562.12 June $57,059.75 July $36,642.22 August $36,210.20 September $54,164.79 October $32,954.84 November $25,089.77 December $50,450.16 TO DATE $472,836.07 $64,857.37 (Comparison Year to Date) $5,503.15 LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX 2019 2020 January $34,802.86 $35,164.85 February $24,551.35 $29,693.20 March $55,765.34 April $39,665.85 May $24,562.11 June $57,059.74 July $36,642.29 August $36,201.27 September $54,164.71 October $32,954.83 November $25,089.79 December $50,450.18 TO DATE $472,836.12 $64,858.05 (Comparison Year to Date) $5,503.84

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Dockery Chapel Terri Reid Randy and Crystal O'Neal opened the morning service at Dockery Chapel Church on Sunday, Feb. 16 with several praise hymns. Pastor Jim King mentioned activities this week, including a chili and baked potato bar benefit from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at The Space to benefit the Samaritan Fund in Trenton. Pastor Jim and Amy King will host a pancake dinner on from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at

their home. Rhe Ash Wednesday service will be at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the church.

Kathy Madden read scripture from Luke 6:32-42 before Pastor King delivered his message, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reaching the Summit: Living In Our Values.â&#x20AC;? Cathie Lowrey was the organist for the closing hymn "Amazing Grace." Following the benediction, the adult Sunday school class was led by Erin Carriker.

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and Stan and Mary Helen Richardson were among the large crowd attending the visitation and funeral service on Saturday for Melvin Berry at the Galt Christian Church.

Jerry and Sharon attended Colt Berry's basketball game Sunday afternoon at the Ketcham Community Center.

Stan and Mary Helen Richardson, Judy Jackson and Les and Lora Jackson ate out on Friday night in Chillicothe.

Stan and Mary Helen were among the Grundy R-5 fans who attended the final games of the HDC Conference Tournament on Saturday night in Mercer and the Grundy R-5 games on Tuesday evening in Jamesport.

Steve and Susie Vandevender and Brian, Amber, Jackson, Macradee, Macklyn and Blake Burger spent the weekend with Judy Jackson. Other Sunday dinner guests were Les and Lora Jackson, Ben and Coleen Banner and Stan and Mary Helen Richardson.

The Vandevender and Burger families also visited with Betty Vandevender in Trenton.

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Judy Jackson The Galt Baptist Church held services on Sunday morning, Feb. 16 and Gene Schreffler gave the last message, "What is Faith.â&#x20AC;?

Ben and Sherril Gott were the greeters on Sunday morning, Feb. 16, at the Galt Christian Church. Brian Peterson read the opening scripture and gave a prayer. The offering was received by Ben and James Gott, Parker Christy and Punky Owens. James gave the prayer and also the communion devotion. The communion prayers were given by Brian Peterson and Jerry Berry. Sharon Berry received the gift certificate and Becky Hamill and Macradee Burger received the pies from Stan and Mary Helen Richardson. Stan's message was "God's MILK," with scripture from Psalms 23:6. Barb Peterson was in charge of preschool and Jerry and Sharon Berry took shut-in communion. The church served a dinner on Saturday for the family of Melvin Berry.

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Antique Study Club, Gayla Batson, 1:30 p.m.

Church Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Green Hills Wellness Challenge Weigh-In, Ketcham Center, Regular Hours.

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY Green Hills Wellness Challenge Weigh-In, Ketcham Center, Regular Hours.

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

MONDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1957, China I, 11:30 a.m.

Grundy County Genealogy Society, Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, 5 p.m.

Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

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

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

TUESDAY Major Dale Stepp American Legion Post No. 31, Legion Hall, 6 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.

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

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AGRICULTURE

Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter Participates In Events Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: FFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Week is Feb. 22-29. The following information was provided by the Grundy R-5 FFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Chapter.

By Rylee Johnson, Reporter It was a very prosperous year in 2019 for the Grundy R5 FFA Chapter. Throughout the year members participated in various activities at the local, area, district, state and national level.

During the spring, each member of the chapter participated in Career Development Events at the area and district levels with two teams qualifying for the state competition.

At the Missouri State FFA Convention the Dairy Cattle Evaluation team placed seventh, earning a Group 1 rating.

The Farm Management team also earned a Group 1 rating by placing third in the state.

The chapter had two members compete in State Leadership Development Events. Kendra Betz was a state competitor in the job interview and Anna Milazzo was a state competitor in the extemporaneous speaking contest. Several members also attended the state convention to serve on the Courtesy Corps to assist in the running and maintenance of the convention.

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Four members of the Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter attended the Washington Leadership Conference over the summer.

The include, from left, Anna Milazzo, Ellen Baxter, Dorothy Mathews and Macy Saul.

At the annual chapter banquet in May, many students were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments for the year. Wayne Baxter was awarded the Chapter Star Farmer Award, Ellen Baxter was awarded the Star Chapter Placement Award and Logan Foster was awarded the Star Chapter Greenhand Award.

Scott and Sheri Betz were recognized as the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honorary degree recipients and Sue Baxter was awarded the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue and Gold Award. To conclude the banquet, the new officer team was installed. The officers are Anna Milazzo, president; Ellen Baxter, vice president; Ada Fox, secretary; Dorothy Mathews, treasurer; Rylee Johnson, reporter; Parker Christy, sentinel; and Jandie Peterson, chaplain.

Members of the chapter kept busy throughout the summer by attending Missouri Agribusiness Academy, HYPE Academy, Washington Leadership Conference, the Galt Fair, the North Central Missouri Fair and the Missouri State Fair. The chapter hosted several local events such as a June Sports Day, Slip-N-Slide kickball and the annual officer retreat. Members also worked on

their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects over the summer and each member was visited by advisor Cheyenne Martin.

To kick off the school year, the chapter hosted its annual Back to School BBQ and kickball game, where over 90 members and guests were in attendance. Throughout the school year the chapter has hosted several events such as the Veterans Day assembly, the annual Christmas party, Elementary Ag Day, the January chapter meeting and Barnwarming, where Anna Milazzo and Tanner Williams were crowned as the king and yqueen. In addition to chapter events, members participated in several fundraisers. Members sold raffle tickets in the summer and participated in the annual fruit and meat sale in September.

Eight students were selected in the fall to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. The Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter traveled with the Meadville FFA Chapter and together members from both schools were able to experience a day in Louisville, KY touring Churchill Downs and the Louisville Slugger Museum. Once in Indianapolis,

USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NASSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Contacting Producers About Plans

As the 2020 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prospective Plantings report, which provides the first survey-based estimates of U.S. farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; planting intentions for the year,â&#x20AC;? said NASSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Missouri State Statistician Robert Garino. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The March Agricultural Survey provides the factual data that underpins these projections, making it one of the most important surveys we conduct each year.â&#x20AC;?

NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in February, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops they intend to plant

in 2020, how many acres they intend to plant, and the amounts of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms. NASS encourages producers to respond online or by mail. Those producers who do not respond by the deadline may be contacted for a telephone or personal interview.

NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents and publishes only aggregate data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified.

Survey results will be published in the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks report to be released on March 31. These and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications.

For more information call the NASS Heartland Regional Field Office at 800-551-1014.

agriculture.

FFA week was established in 1947 and it begins on the week of George Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday because he had a major impact in the field of agriculture during his time. This year, the week runs from February 22 to February 29. During this time, FFA

chapters will organize activities (many chapters in our area hold a breakfast that is open to members of the community) as well as dress-up days and fundraisers.

This week allows students to inform other people about agriculture. Chapters across the nation hold educational activities in addition to their community events.

In conclusion, FFA week is a very important time for FFA chapters. It allows students to advocate for agriculture in their community. Not only this but it also honors the history of agriculture and promoting the future as well.

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CELEBRATING THE FFA At this time of year, FFA chapters are recognizing National FFA Week. Approximately 700,000 members will recognize the occasion. The main objective of the week is a way to provide students to educate others about

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members attended sessions, worked in leadership workshops, visited the career show and expo and participated in career success tours.

Two members of the chapter participated in fall speaking events. Ada Fox competed at the area and district levels of the Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives speech contest and placed as the alternate at the district level. Anna Milazzo competed at the state level in the Teach Ag speech contest.

Members of the chapter are gearing up for the upcoming contest season. The chapter

wn Boy Hometown

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

COW BREEDING DESIRES HYBRID VIGOR; NOT SO MUCH IN VIRAL MICROBE HERDS My science curiosity perked up on news of a virus in China. There, 100 people a day died from pneumonialike disease. Now, news reports 142 died in the last 24 hours.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ultra-hybrid-vigor bug.

I learned pneumonia last year. My doctor said Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d pushed my limits. I had a bad cold, with flu-like symptoms.

Then, it worsened.

When I could hardly breath, I went to Doc. He said Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d almost waited too long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old men and pneumonia donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go togetherâ&#x20AC;? he said.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a flu-shot, so knew I was protected. But, when my virus was tested, it came back as not the flu of that winter.

It took two months for full recovery. My hard-earned advice: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait go to your doctor to be tested. I proved I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t self-diagnoses. Doctors and nurses know far more about getting me well than I do. Just, trust the medics.

I should know pneumonia, as my great-grandfather Elijah Dailey died of it. That didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start with flu, as he was first kicked in the chest by a mule. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d walked into a barn stall behind a mule without shouting. A startled mule

planted two hind feet in his chest. He died a week later of pneumonia.

When I did the Missouri Mule History Project, I was told this safety tip: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never walk in behind a mule in a barn without announcing yourself.â&#x20AC;?

I first heard that in Howard County. The mule owner took me to show off his team. On entering the barn, he slammed the door open against the farm side. Made me jump. The mules also.

We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get kicked.

Back to today: I try to keep up on Coronovirus. It will come visiting, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no known cure, yet.

But the NY Times says 80 studies are under way. Chinese are testing 2,000-yearold herbal remedies.

More scientific is an enzyme treatment for HIV that offers control of SARS, the previous big threat from China. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a doozy of a name: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.â&#x20AC;?

Quick help needed. By Feb. 16 we have 68,800 cases worldwide.

Symptoms are what I had last year: fever, cough and respiratory distress. That means shortness of breath. I tell colleagues: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go see your Doc earlier than later.â&#x20AC;?

will have seven teams competing at the district level - FFA Knowledge, Ag Sales, Agronomy, Dairy Foods, Floriculture, Food Science and Nursery/Landscape.

The chapter will celebrate National FFA Week from Feb. 23-28. Members will attend the Galt Baptist Church for worship on Feb. 23, dress up during the week and finish the week with a pancake breakfast. The community is invited to join the chapter on Friday, Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8 a.m. for the annual pancake breakfast in the Galt Lions Hall.

My farm interest rose with news that the current virus, now called Covid-19, came from animals. In China I say thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely swine. Already China the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest pork producer, lost half its herd to African Swine Fever.

We see shifting populations of viruses every year.

Flu bugs evolve. In beef cow herds we like to take advantage of crossbreeding of different breeds. That brings heterosis, or hybrid vigor.

Now MU Extension reproduction specialists urge crossbreeding to gain heterosis.

That adds vigor, plus better genetics.

I see that happen in microbes. But, we do not need more vigorous pneumonia.

We may have it accidently.

I repeat my advice to army veterans who fired guns without any hearing protection.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bureaucratic; but worthwhile. It took six months of being turned down, before I went to HST VA Hospital in Columbia. I found advocates.

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cational and technical education. She helped develop several vocational/career programs, including the nursing, agriculture andsecretarial science programs. After Dean Porter’s retirement, Mrs. Hurst became an assistant to Dan Alley, assistant dean and vocational director, and helped in the development of the accounting and various computer programs. At the time of her retirement in 1992, she served as placement adviser and the placement rate of occupational education graduates reached 99 percent, the highest in the state.

Mrs. Hurst has been an active community member, holding memberships in various organizations, and has served on numerous boards and committees both locally and statewide. She was a 14-year member of the Missouri Vocational Association and a 25year member of the Missouri Community College Association, serving as executive board president from 19851986. She has been a member of the Grundy County Retired Teachers Association since 1991 and received the Regional Distinguished Retiree Award in both 2007 and 2008.

Her volunteer service includes the Wright Memorial Hospital Physicians Clinic and the Church Women United Thrift Shop.

Mrs Hurst has three sons, the late Gary Hurst, who passed away in 2015; Jim (Mary) Hurst of Burlington, WI; and Ron (Marsha) Hurst of Trenton. She also has nine grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren.

Bailey attended Trenton Junior College from 1974-75, taking general education courses before transferring to Missouri Western State College, where he earned a bach-

elor of science degree in business administration/management in 1978. He began work at Trenton Municipal Utilities in 1980 and retired in 2018 after nearly 38 years.

He earned his Eagle Scout award in 1971 and began as an adult leader in 1993. He currently serves the Pony Express Council as council commissioner and is a member of the council executive board. He has received a 30-year veteran service award as well as the Ma-Has-Kah District Award of Merit. In 2007, he earned the Silver Beaver award, an award that recognizes registered scout members of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor bestowed on an adult leader by the council.

Bailey was inducted into the Tribe of Mic-O-Say in 1969 as a youth and served that organization as an assistant district dance director for nine years. He was elevated to the rank of Sachem in 2004, the rank of Medicine Man in 2013 and the rank of Chieftain in 2018. He is a founding member and has served as president of the Trust for the Benefit of Grundy County Scouts since its inception in 2004.

Bailey and his wife, Cathy, have three sons, all of whom are Eagle Scouts as well as Keepers of the Sacred Bundle in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say: Kasey (Krista) Bailey, Mitchell (Abigail) Bailey and Jason (Avery) Bailey. All three sons attended NCMC and received degrees before transferring to Northwest Missouri State University. Two of their daughters-in-law also received NCMC degrees. The Baileys have five grandchildren.

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Four members of the Trenton FFA chapter placed first in Area II Proficiency Award competition held on Wednesday night, with all four qualifying for state competition during the state FFA Convention in April. From left, Mackenzie McAtee placed first in ag sales-placement; Kidridge Griffin placed first in diversified ag production; and Matthew Slater placed first in dairy production placement. Not pictured is Grace Allen, who placed first in veterinary science. Placing second were Griffin in Equine science-entrepreneurship; and McKenna Cox, vegetable production. Kayli Crawford was third in ag education. Other area participants included Quentin Lovell, ag mechanics repair and maintenance placement; Allena Allen, beef production-entrepreneurship; Quentin Hughs, beef production-placement; Olivia Roberts, food service; and Chase Otto, turf grass management.

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has filed for a seat on the board, subject to the April 7 NCMC Knowledge Fund for election. GCHD Administrascholarships is set for 8 p.m. tor Elizabeth Gibson was apFor more information, per- pointed to serve as the county sons can contact the NCMC health official.

Development Office by calling Commissioners also met 660-357-6415 or by email at with representatives of Hickncmcalumni@mail.ncmis- man Insurance Company, the souri.edu. county’s health insurance carKevin Bailey

rier, to gain clarification on a premium payment issue and approved a memorandum of agreement with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission for 2020. The commission is in the process of appointing members to the RPC’s board of directors, the Green Hills Rural Development board of directors and the Transportation Advisory Committee.

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Mary Sue McCullough, who is recovering from surgery. Cards may be sent to her at 1304 NE Horizon Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086.

Green Hills Well Gree ellness ess Challe allenge ge Re Results - Week eek 5 WEIGHT LOST THIS WEEK: 97.8 LBS; TOTAL WEIGHT LOST: 846.6 LBS.

Name Lynn McCarter Traci Hurley Larry Stafford Tracy Simpson Dena Courtney Brenda Morris Haley Harding Vanessa Smith Whitney Morton Linda Crooks Rachel McCarter Stan Lowrey Shane Lynch Deanna McCarter Anna Muselman Jacob Smith Becky Smith Diana Hoppe Diane Lowrey Carrie Roeder Marcie Stegman Patty Gillham Fred Wilson

% Lost 11.58% 10.03% 10.00% 9.11% 8.80% 8.72% 8.55% 7.08% 6.92% 6.91% 6.84% 6.63% 6.62% 6.60% 6.51% 6.51% 6.38% 6.31% 6.20% 5.93% 5.91% 5.71% 5.56%

Vickie Bowe Jenny Hunter Allison Dudley Shelby Glidewell Jamie Kottwitz Bryan Johnson Julie Stafford Emily Voorhies Jenny Cook Adriane Todd Shelly Brewer Jo O'Nea Traci Savage Nathan Kottwitz Micah Landes Kris Schmidt Linda Browning Elaine Hanes Stan Richardson Scott Washburn Dorothy Taul Shanin Parks Seth Cox Riley Glidewell

5.48% 5.31% 5.19% 5.10% 5.09% 4.91% 4.85% 4.83% 4.70% .63% 4.62% l4.58% 4.52% 4.45% 4.44% 4.34% 4.18% 4.08% 4.07% 3.99% 3.80% 3.74% 3.69% 3.65%

Jennifer Brewer Karen Rorebeck Dawn Stout James Tillman Shannon Nichols Charley Crimi Tona Crawford Cyndi Johnson Tabitha McCullough Kayla Smith Angela Williams Jayla Smith Tara Hoffman Roger Cain Heather Hanks Scott Rorebeck Darrell Hopkins Mona Loyd Donald Dalrymple Jessica Nelson Joel Hultman Kennedy Wanstreet Andrea Henderson Betty Trimble

3.59% 3.59% 3.58% 3.39% 3.38% 3.38% 3.35% 3.34% 3.30% 3.28% 3.14% 3.06% 2.97% 2.96% 2.93% 2.92% 2.77% 2.63% 2.57% 2.55% 2.52% 2.52% 2.51% 2.50%

Taylor Whipple Tammy Egerton Lana Sawyer Taylor Ormsby Robin Chambers Derek Miller Derek Gilworth Jeanne Sterler Susan Stull LeNell Dalrymple Matthew Krohn Danyal Coon Terra Anderson Tracy Welch Stephanie Snow Cassy Gilworth Jessy White Carly Wanstreet Julie Johnson Debbie Young Tiffany Otto Kristi Harris Michelle Persinger Jackie Hoffman

2.46% 2.40% 2.37% 2.31% 2.29% 2.27% 2.25% 2.06% 2.03% 1.97% 1.94% 1.81% 1.80% 1.75% 1.73% 1.70% 1.69% 1.66% 1.63% 1.53% 1.51% 1.50% 1.33% 1.29%

Twila Tillman Lisa Kellison Jenny White Beverly Whorton Regina Mercado Sharon Jaharus Brandi Pittman Jayne Meservey Lisa McCullough Betsy Martin Lisa Reid Bryanna Kidd Shaun McCullough DJ Hopkins Jamie Whitney Nathan Rorebeck Robert Ellis Jr. Dakotah Mathews Amy Morton Susan Leeper

1.27% 1.18% 1.18% 1.18% 1.09% 1.08% 1.07% 0.89% 0.81% 0.78% 0.76% 0.70% 0.58% 0.56% 0.52% 0.49% 0.41% 0.39% 0.39% 0.13%

(Those with no weight loss results are not listed)

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By Cindy Eivins, Trenton Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian A diet high in proteins and fruits can help you lose weight. Protein has a thermic effect, which means that it takes a lot of energy to digest it. It also takes longer to leave your stomach, so you feel full sooner and for a longer amount of time. That leads to reduced hunger and appetite compared to lower-protein diets. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests eating a protein-rich breakfast, such as eggs and beef, helps with satiety and could reduce hunger and food cravings later in the day.

Eating a protein-rich diet can help people lose weight because it can help avoid overeating. High quality protein for meals is the key and has been shown to reduce hunger and may help curb cravings between meals. Along with eggs, lean beef is a complete highquality protein that contains all the essential amino acids your body needs for good health.

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Beef and Egg Breakfast Mug Serves 8 (1 breakfast mug each).

All You Need: 1 recipe Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage (recipe follows) 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables such as tomato, baby spinach, bell pepper, zucchini or green onion 8 large eggs 8 tbsp water, divided

½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheese such as cheddar, Monterey Jack or American, divided Salt and pepper, to taste (optional) Toppings (optional): dairy sour cream, salsa, sriracha, ketchup

All You Do: • Prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Let cool 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Evenly divide beef and vegetables into 8 food-safe quart-size plastic bags Close securely and refrigerate up to 4 days.

• For each serving, spray one 6- to 12-ounce microwave-safe mug or bowl with non-stick cooking spray.

Add 1 egg and 1 tbsp water; whisk with fork. Stir in 1 bag refrigerated beef-vegetable mixture.

• Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30 seconds. Remove from oven; stir. Continue to microwave on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until egg is just set. Stir. Top each with 1/8 of the cheese. Let stand 30 seconds, or until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts:

178 calories, 9 g fat (4 g sat; 4 g mono), 225 mg cholesterol, 2 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 21 g protein, 297 mg sodium.

The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.

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The FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.The FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.The FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

Join us in support of your local Trenton FFA Chapter!

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Duvall, Roeder & Black Agency Eastview Manor Care Center Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri Farmers State Bank Member FDIC GFG Ag Services Green Hills Superior Care Grundy County Lumber Co. Grundy Electric Cooperative H&R Block Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital Hy-Vee Food Store Immanuel Lutheran Church Jim's Building Supplies

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Amazon’s smart speakers, with its Alexa voice assistant built in, were still on top during the during the holiday season. But smart speakers made by Chinese tech companies are growing at a faster pace.

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Speakers from Alibaba and Xiaomi also saw big growth, outselling Apple’s smart speaker, called the HomePod. Overall, 55.7 million smart speakers were sold in the fourth quarter of 2019, up nearly 45% from the same period a year before. Strategy Analytics attributed the growth to the deep discounts on the devices that companies offered shoppers during the holidays.

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by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes.

Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996.

Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1-800-721-7996.

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

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Monday thru Friday.

The office will be closed on Saturdays.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment.

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

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

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!

TApr17 ------------------------------------------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.

TMay1 ------------------------------------------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. TMay1 ------------------------------------------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 FApr17 -----------------------------------------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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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.

FApr3 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FApr17 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!!

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Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TApr24 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FMay1 ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------Bissell Big Green Carpet Cleaning Machine Rental Daily 24 hour or 48 hour rate Upholstery Attachment Available JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 3029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon TApr24 ------------------------------------------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 FApr24 ------------------------------------------Mr. Heater Dual Fuel Vent Free Heaters Liquid Propane or Natural Gas 10,000 BTU Version - $149.99 30,000 BTU Verson - $219.99 GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave | (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FFeb7-Mar6 ------------------------------------------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.

TFeb4-28 ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Dirt Asphalt â&#x20AC;˘ Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FJan28-Feb21 -------------------------------------------

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Monday thru Friday.

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

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

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INSURANCE

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Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton.

TMar20 ------------------------------------------See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 51 years in the Insurance Business TMar20 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

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

We welcome Brian McDaniel to our team! He is originally from Gilman City and we feel his 26 years experience in the insurance business is a BIG PLUS to our agency. Give Brian a call at 816-289-1935 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" TMay1 ------------------------------------------Transitioning into Medicare soon? or want to compare plan prices?

It only takes 10 minutes to discuss the savings or benefits you should be receiving. Call or text me today for your FREE consultation!

Danielle Knapp Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services 660-654-3077 SBSteam.net/danielleknapp Visit me at: 1039 Oklahoma Avenue - Trenton TApr24 ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shield.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com TMay1 -------------------------------------------

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

FOR RENT

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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2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment available in Trenton. Vinyl plank flooring throughout the unit. Background check and deposit required. Storybook Properties. 660-214-1247. O706d21* ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------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 Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647.

S553dtf ------------------------------------------2 bedroom all electric apartment. Water paid. $450/month plus $450 deposit. 12 month lease. No pets. Background check required. Call 660-3591857.

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

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FARM NEEDS

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

Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks.

GFG Ag Services 614 Harris Ave 359-2588 or 359-6180 G19dtf ------------------------------------------CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FMar13 ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------BETTER CHOICES Call your local Merschman Seeds Dealer Rodney Roberts 660-654-0622 rodneyr@merschmanseeds.com.

Brandy Roberts 660-654-0086 doublerrag@gmail.com MJan17-Feb28 -------------------------------------------

NOTICES Laredo R-7 School District is accepting bids for mowing the school yard this summer. If interested, please submit a bid and proof of liability insurance to Laredo R-7 School, 106 West Main St., Laredo, MO 64652.

Bids must be received by noon on Monday, March 9, 2020.

Please label as "Mowing Bid" on outside of envelope. L210d25 -------------------------------------------

122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TApr17 ------------------------------------------BID NOTICE Grundy County is currently accepting bids for a used pickup.

Specifications include 2011 Ford F-250 or F-350 4x4 6.2L gasoline engine equipped with utility box. Mileage ranging from 100k150k miles. Sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. on February 28, 2020 in the office of the Grundy County Clerk.

Grundy County Clerk 700 Main Trenton, MO 64683 G235d21 -------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

Tindall MFA has 2 full-time positions: 1 full-time truck driver & 1 full-time custom applicator/truck driver. Both positions require a class A CDL. Both positions are 40 hours a week plus overtime in season. Both positions will offer health insurance, 401K retirement, vacation.

Apply at http://mfainc.com/about/careers or stop by Trenton and apply in person.

M123d21 ------------------------------------------The Stacy Center in Princeton is seeking a part-time manager.

Must be professional and organized and have effective communication skills. Manager will oversee a team of employees and be responsible for daily operations of the Stacy Center.

Must also either have or be willing to attain current Lifeguard and current CPR certifications.

Please send your information to: Cindy Yungeberg at: cindyy@grm.net OR Derek Power at: stacycenter1987@ gmail.com or 816-547-1849.

S208d25 ------------------------------------------Twin States Ag Trucking, Inc. Current openings for local and OTR Routes. Late model trucks, sign on bonus, bi-weekly direct deposit, health insurance and vacation. Requirements: Valid CDL class A driver's license and minimum 2 years experience and clean MVR. If interested please call 641-203-0512.

T332d3* ------------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a night-time Water Treatment Plant Operator. Must have or be able to obtain a Water Treatment Operators License as issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources within 18 months from hire date. Salary dependent on qualifications. Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements and must have a valid driver's license. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled.

For more information, contact Steve Reid at 660-359-3211 or email resume to sreid@trentonmo.com. EOE. T234d25 -------------------------------------------

PETS/ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE Milwaukee Power tools.

Everyday low prices. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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WANTED

Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Lincoln Township of Grundy County will be accepting bids for hauling of road rock and other materials for road maintenance until March 15. Send bid to: Lincoln Township Mike George 162 NW 52nd St. Trenton, MO 64683 Board has right to accept or reject any or all bids. dFeb18-28 ------------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 20AG-PR00002 In the Estate of JAMES WHISMAN, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JAMES WHISMAN, Decedent: On 01-30-2020, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JAMES WHISMAN, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: TOMMY JAMES FRY 367 SMALLWOOD AVE FORT PIERCE, FL 34982 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: CLINTON PAUL MACOUBRIE CITIZENS BANK & TRUST BLDG 515 WASHINGTON ST PO BOX 467 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601 PHONE: 660-646-4522 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death: 05-DEC-2019 Date of first publication: 07-FEB-2020 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dFeb7,14,21,28 -------------------------------------------

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Medical Marijuana Licenses Go To Out-Of-State Chains And Missouri Trade Group ST. LOUIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Some of the biggest out-of-state marijuana chains and board members of a pot-related trade group in Missouri were among the top recipients of medical marijuana licenses in the state, according to a newspaper's review of records.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviewed records and business registration reports related to the state's awarding of 338 licenses to grow, process or sell marijuana as Missouri's new medical marijuana industry gets off the ground.

Hundreds of applicants who did not receive licenses have complained about the state's procedures and Missouri lawmakers were scheduled to hear some of those complaints Wednesday. The unsuccessful applicants allege the company hired to blindly score more than 2,000 applications from 700 groups had conflicts of interest and committed scoring discrepancies.

In-state applicants were always concerned they would be left out of the medical marijuana program by out-of-state companies or Missourians with influential ties, said Tim McCorkle, a pharmaceutical engineer with a Fenton-based CBD retailer that is appealing license denials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (Department of Health and Senior Services) had to create a program out of nothing,â&#x20AC;? McCorkle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But how do we know at the street level that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;organization Xâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; got five licenses and everybody

knows theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not from around here? So how did that pass the system?â&#x20AC;?

The state agency has revealed only select information about the applicants, meaning the exact ownership of the marijuana businesses remains unclear. The public information includes the names of the limited liability companies that applied and a principal contact for each group but does not reveal investors or others with ownership stakes.

Based on the records review, the limited liability companies that won licenses to grow, process or sell marijuana â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as well as 10 licenses to test marijuana and 21 licenses to transport marijuana â&#x20AC;&#x201D; amounted to about 130 separate business groups, linked through business registration reports and a spreadsheet of principal contacts for marijuana license applicants released by the state last year.

The group that won the most licenses, the Pennsylvania-based multi-state marijuana business Justice Grown, won the maximum three cultivation, three manufacturing and five dispensary licenses allowed any one group.

The group, which filed as as JG Missouri LLC, is linked through the same contact listed on registration reports and state records to two other groups that won licenses in Missouri: TC AppliCo LLC, and Growing Jobs Missouri, which won seven licenses, according to the Post-Dispatch.

Other groups that appeared to have won at least five or more licenses include those tied to board members of the Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association, or MoCann, which was founded by legalization advocates.

Board Chairman John Curtis and three other board members, for example, are executives with BeLeaf Medical, which won the secondmost number of licenses in the state. The business, which since 2015 was one of two Missouri companies allowed to grow hemp to produce CBD oil, won a total of 10 marijuana business licenses.

MoCannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokesman, Jack Cardetti, said he is an investor in QPS Missouri Holdings, which won six licenses, with other local partners and the Michigan-based marijuana company C3 Industries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should come as no surprise that some of the most engaged, talented, professional and prepared Missourians that are seeking to get into this industry would be successful in license applications,â&#x20AC;? Cardetti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of our board members showed initiative early on and a willingness to give up their time to help build the industry here.â&#x20AC;?

Missouri voters made medical marijuana legal in a November 2018 vote, but because the drug must first be gown at approved sites and tested, sales arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expected to begun until this summer.

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Nine Trenton High School students took part in the Future Business Leaders of America district competition on Friday, Feb. 14 in Chillicothe, with all nine receiving medals. Advancing to the state contest on April 19-21 in Springfield were Carson Burchett, first place in Accounting Test II; Eliana Cowling and Juliet Schmadeke, first place in Business Finance Plan; Juan Garcia, first place in cyber security; and Kasen Christy, fourth place in Organizational Leadership Test. Others participating were Mari Atup and Kasen Christy, third in Business Ethics Performance; Kaitlee Lovell, third Graphic Design Performance Event; Carson Burchett, third in Marketing Performance Event; Carson Burchett, Royce Jackson and Kayden Spencer, third in Sports and Entertainment Management Performance Event;Mari Atup, fourth in Computer Application Skills Test; and Kasen Christy, fourth in Impromptu Speaking. Pictured are, from left, Royce Jackson, Kayden Spencer, Carson Burchett, Kaitlee Lovell, Mari Atup, Kasen Christy, Eliana Cowling and Juliet Schmadeke. Not pictured is Juan Garcia and advisor Kayce Terhune.

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Brenda Callison, left, has been named the employee of the month at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments.

Ms. Callison has been a certified medication technician at the facility since 2016. Also pictured is Twylia Whitney, a member of the Sunnyview Foundation Board, who presented a check to Ms. Callison in honor of her recognition.

NORTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;65 CENTER Monday-Philly cheese steak on hoagie bun, potato salad, spinach salad, five cup salad.

Tuesday-Ham loaf, baked sweet potato, cabbage, peaches, whole wheat roll.

Wednesday-Oven-fried chicken, cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread.

Thursday-Swiss steak, ovenroasted potatoes, broccoli and cheese, hot spiced apples, whole wheat roll.

Friday-Chicken parmesan, tossed salad, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, garlic bread, oatmeal cake.

(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.)

Serving the community since 1977!

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AREA DEATHS Harold Stanley Melcher Harold Stanley Melcher, a 100-year-old resident of Kansas City, died on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 in Miami Beach, FL. Mr. Melcher co-founded Trenton Foods, whose pioneering canning technology is still in use today, and served as president of the Trenton Foods Division of Carnation when Trenton Foods was acquired by the Carnation Co. in 1966.

He retired from Carnation in 1986 after it had been purchased by Nestle.

A private burial will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. at the New Reform Temple in Kansas City.

Mr. Melcher was born on June 26, 1919 and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City.

He attended Westport High School and the University of Missouri. After leaving school, he helped his mother

run the family’s sausage making company, which became the platform for Trenton Foods. He also co-founded the Marlen Research Corp., an international food machinery research and development company. After he sold Marlen, Mr. Melcher became president of Melcher Investment Company.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of the home; a son, Richard Alan (Barbara) Melcher of Chicago, IL; two daughters, Laurie (David) Benjamin of Carmel Valley, CA and Lynne Frances (Barry Keseff) Melcher of Kansas City; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a nephew; and three nieces.

Donations are suggested to the Wayside Waifs, Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City or Operation Breakthrough.

Andy Shoemaker Andy Shoemaker, a 38year-old resident of Pollock, died on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at Schoene-Ruschmeier Funeral Home in Milan. Pastor Doug Crawford officiated with Garth Wilson providing a eulogy. The body was cremated.

Mr. Shoemaker was born on Aug. 3, 1981 in Brookfield, the son of Roy Shoemaker and Kathy White. He was married on June 8, 2012 to Michelle (Faubion) Shoemaker, who survives of the home. He grew up in Galt, graduating from Grundy R-5 High School. He worked at ConAgra for many years. He enjoyed horseback riding, going camping and shooting guns. He collected any John Wayne memorabilia.

He liked holidays, especially Christmas lights. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed helping coach little league football. He enjoyed

spending time with his family and friends and telling stories.

In additon to his wife, he is survived by three children, Riley Shoemaker, Elaina Shoemaker and Andrew Shoemaker, all of the home; his step-father, Terry Michael Delauder of Galt; siblings, Jeanie Martin of Milan, Ricky Shoemaker of Jefferson City, Mickey (Tina) Shoemaker of Topeka, KS, Amanda (Billie Jenkins) Hampton of Wheeling, T.J. Delauder of St. Joseph, Forrest Shoemaker of Maryville and Jennifer (Matt) Busch of Brookfield; a stepsister, LaDonna Alcantara of Houston, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and friends, Garth and Chelsea Wilson of Milan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Shoemaker; his mother, Kathy White Delauder; and his step-mother, Nancy Shoemaker.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Milan Recreation Association.

FUNERALS Paul Henry Sawyer Funeral services for Paul Henry Sawyer were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Rev. Doug Crawford officiated.

Mr. Sawyer, a 94-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 6:07 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Recordings of “Here I Am Lord”, “In the Garden” and “Amazing Grace” were played.

Pallbearers were Rhett Daily, Robert Watson, Eric Campbell, Rhylan Daily, Brad Griffin and Eric Hoffman.

Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

R-6 Students Share Interests Students at the Pleasant View R-6 School began participation in the SPIN Club on Feb. 14.

The club, conducted through the 4-H program allows youth ages five to 18 with common interests or hobbies to meet as a club, sharing and learning more about their special interests. This month,

R-6 students focused on robotics, making toothbrush robots as well as learning the basics of programing EV3 robots.

Club members also played team building games and gained knowledge of 4-H. For more information, persons can contact the Grundy County Extension office at 359-5643.

Wanza Marie Milner Schroeder Wanza Marie Milner Schroeder, a 68-year-old resident of Trenton, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at 8:43 p.m. at her residence.

Her body was donated to science for the study of her disease. There will be no services.

Mrs. Schroeder was born June 19, 1951 to Glenn and Doris Swank Milner. She put her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ many years ago and that helped her with a life long battle with CMT. Her survivors include one son David; two step-children, Randy and Rhonda; a very special granddaughter, her one joy in life, Kristina; three brothers, Bill Milner and wife, Donna, of Tucson, AZ, Glenn Milner

and wife, Ruth of Unionville, Paul Milner and wife, Kathy of Sierra Vista, AZ; one sister, Sharon Robbins of Unionville and several nieces and nephews that loved their “Aunt Ree” very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ken; infant son, Howard Lee; one brother, Richard Lee and one brother-in-law, Roy Robbins.

Marie’s family wishes to express a very special thank you to Donna, Betty and Mary and many others at Serve Link.

You went above and beyond in caring for our loved one for many years.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

DAILY RECORD Circuit Court Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Tanner Sims, Bethany, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Associate Civil Midwestern Health Management Inc. vs. Michael R. Brown.

The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,185.08 on count I; $138.78 on count II; and $87.67 on count III. The case involved a suit on account.

Discover Bank vs. Ricky D. Crow. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $7,945 and $85 costs. The case involved a contract dispute.

Discover Bank vs. Jennifer Hottes. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $3,698.99. The case involved a contract dispute.

Nathaniel D. Davenport vs.

Preferred Family Healthcare.

The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the case, which involved a petition for review of a SATOP assessment assignment recommendation.

Genesis Health Clubs LLC vs.

Anthony M. Seward. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,570.83. The case involved a suit on account.

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Billy J. Brown, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Joseph M. Burgio, Trenton,

pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $100.50 and $41.50 costs.

Albert L. Hines, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs.

Joanna Murphy, Trenton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50 and $41.50 costs.

Gary L. Pauley, Trenton, pleaded guilty to two charges of a nuisance animal and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs on each charge.

Nicholas L. Pipes, Laredo, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, and was fined $100.50 and $41.50 costs.

Tanner Sims, Bethany, pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous parking violation and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Beulah M. Nichols, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Mackenzie L. Harvey, Trenton, failed to appear in court on two counts of operating a vehicle with expired plates, driving while intoxicated, property damage and trespassing. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Doris Jo-Anglene Leach vs.

Gordon Keith Leach.

REAL ESTATE Kenneth E. Ewing and others to Jacob Dewitt Wells.

Leroy Burkeybile and others to David Willey.

Joni L. Beechy and wife to Henry Beechy and wife.

David Blake Donnell and wife to James Molloy.

Melvin E. Humphreys and others to Judy Mae Sharp.

ATV, Truck Are Recovered A Spickard man is being charged with two counts of receiving stolen property after a stolen truck and four-wheeler were recovered.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, John E. Peterson, 42, is facing the two counts, one a class C felony and the other a class D felony. He is accused of receiving/retaining and/or disposing of a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck with a value of at least $25,000 and a 2017 Tracker 300 cc four-wheeler with a value of over $750, knowing or believing they had been stolen.

The owners of the vehicles were not listed on the warrant, but it was confirmed through the sheriff’s office that the ATV was owned by The Gardens of Unity Village and was stolen from the non-profit community garden in Lee’s Summit. According to James Roberts of Unity Village, six four-wheelers were stolen Feb. 12 or Feb. 13 and one was recovered in Grundy County. A

$1,000 reward is being offered for a tip that leads to the arrest of the responsible party and the return of the ATVs. Peterson, who has prior felony convictions, is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on $25,000 cash-only bond and is scheduled to appear in the associate division court on Feb. 25.

Also arrested was Duane L. Jeffers, Jr., 52, Laredo, who failed to appear in court on a charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. He is being held on $15,000 bond, with 10 percent approved. He is scheduled to be in Circuit Court on March 12.

A third person, Trenton resident Victor Tunnell, 28, was arrested for violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of forgery. He is being held on $5,000 bond (10 percent allowed) and is scheduled to appear in court March 12.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Feb. 10: officers investigated a report of harassment at an east residence and an incidence of endangering the welfare of a child in the west part of town.

Feb. 11: an animal bite was reported at an east residence.

Feb. 12: a nuisance violation was investigated at a south residence and officers made an arrest for driving with a suspended license in the east part of town.

Feb. 13: no activity.

Feb. 14: two nuisance violations were investigated at south residences and officers investigated suspicious cir-

cumstances in the east part of town. An arrest was made for unlawful possession of a firearm in the east part of Trenton and a south residence was the site of a domestic dispute.

Feb. 15: officers investigated a nuisance violation at a south residence.

Feb. 16: officers took a report of harassment at an east residence and found a subject in possession of marijuana in the east part of town. They responded to a domestic assault at a south residence and investigated a report of fraudulent use of a credit or debit device at a west residence.

Scholarship Is Available The Trenton High School Alumni Association and Foundation Trust for THS announce the revival of a scholarship for a Trenton High graduate.

As a result of recent donations by individuals, classes and memorials, a scholarship for a THS graduate has been reinstated and will be awarded beginning with this year’s senior class. Applications are now available in the THS counselor’s office and need to be returned to the office by March 31.

The $300 scholarship will be awarded to a THS graduate and may be used for tuition, books and fees or college housing. Selection will be made from a simple application and may be used at any college, university or vocational technical school and will be made payable to the selected institution.

Contributions are also accepted to add to the principal of the scholarship fund, allowing for future awards. They may be mailed to PO Box 185, Trenton, MO 64683.

Kiwanis Plan Trivia Night The Trenton Kiwanis Club will hold its second annual Trivia Night on Saturday, March 7.

The event will be held at the Black Silo Winery and is a fundraiser for the local club. The contest will get underway at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available.

The trivia event is being billed as a “Night for Heroes.” There will be four rounds of trivia with 15 questions in each round.

Questions will span several decades so those who are young, young-at-heart and old enough to remember will find they really do have a chance at winning. Teams will also be able to earn points by participating in the theme spirit contest, whereby teams are encouraged to dress and decorate their table around the heroes theme.

Each team will consist of six to eight adults, age 18 and over.

The entry fee is $120 per team. Kiwanis Club members are currently reaching out to area businesses to help with sponsorship of the event. They include sponsoring a round, prize money sponsorships and answer blank sponsors as well as items for a silent auction to be held in conjunction with the event.

Teams may register online at https://tinyurl.com/TrentonKiwanisTrivia2020 or they can find a link to the registration site on the Trenton Kiwanis Club Facebook page. Once registered, teams will be invoiced and can pay online with a debit or credit card. Teams needing to register with a paper copy or who need to pay with cash or check can see Kara Helmandollar at Dave’s Body Shop or Rick Alley at Barnes-Baker Automotive during business hours.

Team space is limited, so teams are encouraged to register early. Early registrants will be given preferential seating. Due to space limitations, only team members will be admitted.

All proceeds from the event will be used to fund community service activities in the area. Persons with questions can contact Mrs. Helmandollar at 359-5966.

Bridge Work Set For March Work is scheduled to get under way next month to rehab the bridge on Highway 65, one mile south of Chillicothe, that crosses the Grand River.

The project involves a new bridge deck, with work to start on Monday, March 2. Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co. will be doing the work in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Transportation.

This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s “Focus on Bridges” program passed by the Missouri General Assembly during its 2019 session.

The first portion of the project, which will take approximately one month, will be the relocation of an access road on the north side of the bridge.

Construction will start after the driveway relocation and will be staged to allow one lane of traffic over the bridge through-

out much of the project, with an 11.5-foot width restriction.

Temporary traffic signals will be used to guide motorists through the work zone.

During two portions of the project to connect the new bridge deck with the roadway, a complete closure of Highway 65 at the bridge will be necessary. The exact dates of the closures are not known at this time, but one is anticipated in mid to late June and one in mid to late October. During those closures, traffic will be directed over a signed detour route on Routes Z and C as well as Highway 36.

Contractors plan to have the bridge open to two-way traffic before Thanksgiving. As with all construction, work is weather-permitting and schedules are subject to change.

Jill Watkins Is New Principal Former Trenton resident Dr. Jill Watkins has been named the new principal at Chillicothe Elementary School.

Dr. Watkins was offered a contract to become the elementary school principal, effective with the 2020-21 school year. She began her career in education in 1996 and has served as a middle school and high school English/Language Arts teacher, a secondary-level instructional coach, a secondary-level blended learning coach, a secondary-level teaching and learning coach, a K-12 district-level Instructional Technology Facilitator, a college-level instructor and a middle-level assistant principal. She currently serves several roles in the Chillicothe School District, including high school assistant principal, A-Plus coordinator, district mentoring coach for all first- and second-year teachers and is the district’s Professional Development Committee chair.

She also serves on dissertation committees and is a dissertation editor for doctoral students enrolled in various universities across the nation.

Dr. Watkins earned a bachelor of science in English/education degree from Missouri Western State University, a masters of education degree in secondary leadership and administration and an educational specialist degree in superintendency from Northwest Missouri State University and a doctorate degree in education from William Woods University. She and her husband, Wes, also a former Trenton resident, reside in Chillicothe. She is the daughter of Gary and Bev Croy of Trenton.

Committees Hold Meetings

The Utility and Finance committees of the Trenton City Council met on Tuesday at city hall.

According to City Administrator Ron Urton, the Utility Committee voted to recommend the council approve a bid from Jamesport Builders for a 40-foot by 60-foot building with an optional second 14foot by 14-foot door. The bid is for $60,074, with the building being used at the wastewater treatment plant. The committee also reviewed monthly financial reports and heard from department heads.

During the Finance Committee meeting, members began working on the 2020-21 city and Trenton Municipal Utilities budgets. Current financial information was reviewed along with capital project requests.

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The Grundy R-5 Elementary School Student of the week is second grader Waylon Jackson. According to his principal, Jennifer Dryer, Waylon is a great helper to his classmates and teacher.

He is the first one to offer help when needed. A classmate recently needed help carrying his backpack and coat to the classroom and Waylon was quick to offer help. He is the son of Eric and Becca Jackson.