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Friday, September 20, 2019

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Calls To St. Joseph

Ride Scheduling Changes Made OATS Transit is in the process of rolling out new procedures designed to make scheduling trips and dispatching buses more efficient.

Beginning Oct. 1, anyone needing to schedule a ride will need to call the St. Joseph OATS Transit office. This includes rides for individuals in Grundy, Mercer, Daviess, Harrison, Livingston, Linn, Sullivan, Putnam, Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Dekalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth counties. Rides can be scheduled by calling 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219 (toll free).

Rides must be scheduled in advance, at least 24 hours, including all en-route stops. Persons can find the full schedule for their area on the website at www.oatstransit.org, then, click on “Bus Schedules” to find their county. Persons can also call their local office for a complete schedule. In Grundy County, that telephone number is 359-2905.

In rural Missouri, OATS Transit serves anyone of any

age and also contracts with a number of agencies and individuals to provide their transportation. Schedules vary in each county depending on available funding sources to cover the service.

The goal of the change is to increase productivity, improve efficiencies in service, handle more riders with better routing of buses and provide better reporting mechanisms.

The Grundy County schedule includes in-town rides on Monday through Friday, rides to Chillicothe on the first Wednesday of each month, express rides to Kansas City on Tuesdays and express rides to St. Joseph on the first, second and third Friday of each month. The Kansas City and St. Joseph routes are for routine trips, with priority given to medical trips.

The Kansas City route services customers along Highways 6, 65 and 36 from Galt to Trenton to Chillicothe, to Hamilton to Cameron to See OATS, Page 7

GRUNDY COUNTY COMMISSION

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

The only item listed on the announced agenda is a 10 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy.

Board To Meet The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.

24 in the Frey Administrative Center.

Items on the announced agenda include Head Start items, discussion and appointment of a lay committee, personnel, a presentation by the international students and reports from the Head Start directors, the vice president for academic affairs, the vice president for student affairs and the college president.

There will also be an executive session for personnel, legal matters and real estate.

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The fire training center burn tower at the Trenton Fire Department is going up. Personnel from Brooner-Crane of St. Joseph were at Trenton this week, moving sections of the tower in place so that actual construction can begin. Trenton Fire Chief Brandon Gibler said the work is anticipated to take about a week. The tower is part of an overall training center being developed on city-owned property just off 17th Street, behind the fire station, which will provide an area for local and area firemen to hone their firefighting skills. Funding for the project comes from a fire tax approved by voters in April 2016.

Trenton Officials Talk With Commissioners

P&Z Hearings

Meeting Addresses Cooperation Efforts The Grundy County Commission met with several entities during the group’s regular meeting on Tuesday, including Trenton city officials, Laredo city officials and those from the Spickard Special Road District. In addition, the commission was informed the deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance from spring and summer flooding has been moved up.

Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks, City Administrator Ron Urton and Fourth Ward City Councilman Larry Crawford met with the council along with First Ward Councilman Glen Briggs, who is a county employee and was at the courthouse. The meeting focused on

areas in which the county and city can work together to share resources such as equipment and personnel in an effort to avoid duplication.

One of the major topics of conversation was a joint effort between the city and county during Fire Prevention Week, which is the second week of October.

By working with the Trenton Fire Department, local EMS, city, county and North Central Missouri College leadership as well as the Opportunity Center and Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County, the city and county hope to make a push for having all residences and buildings

JOSEPH L. NORTON VFW POST NO. 919

in the county to have their house numbers visible.

Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phil Ray said the Opportunity Center, previously known as the Grundy County Learning Center, makes quality signs with a green background and white lettering that is easily recognizable as the address. More information on this effort will be announced in the coming weeks.

The two entities also discussed changes in the OATS transportation system,. Mayor Crooks asked the group to have a unified voice in addressing the See County, Page 7

First Fundraiser Set For Wednesday, Sept. 25

Renovations Coming For VFW Building

by Ronda Lickteig R-T Staff Writer There’s no denying that the word “war” conjures different mental pictures in 2019 than it did when the Joseph L. Norton Post 919, Veterans of Foreign Wars was formed in May 1932, but the mission to serve the men and women who fought in foreign wars remains the same. The local post has now launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise $500,000 to renovate its building to better serve area veterans.

Post Commander Tony Ralston and Quartermaster Sam Smith believe that the renovations are needed to serve not only the group of veterans who utilize the building now, but those who are currently serving on foreign soil and can be a part of the post in the future.

“We’d really like to see our population grow,” said Smith. “We have people who served in World War II, Korea and some from Vietnam. But we’ve had four of what I call ‘desert wars.’ We’ve been there for 14 years and I don’t see us getting out of the Middle East any time soon.”

The planned changes in the building, located at 919 Washington St., will be designed to meet the needs of those

who use it in the many decades to come. The exterior of the building will lose its siding to have the brick exterior - which is three layers thick - exposed.

The downstairs of the building, which is 3,000 square feet, will also have exposed brick and will gain an elevator to provide access to the upper level, where there is another 3,000 square feet to be utilized. A new HVAC system is also part of the project.

Structurally, the building will see an addition to its south side where three offices will be located, including one that will be set aside for a counselor.

Those returning from war carry a special kind of burden, one that many times can only be understood by someone who’s also been there.

“I don’t know how to explain it to a person unless you’ve been there and chewed on the same dirt,” Smith commented.

The post’s mission and vision statement includes “safeguarding all the entitlements that American veterans who have served honorably overseas during wartime deserve and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live.”

The group seeks to do that through leadership, advocacy and services. One

National Weather Service It’s going to be a rainy weekend with the sun not returning until the work week begins again on Monday. Weekend highs are expected around 80 with lows in the 60s. The high at Trenton on Monday, Sept. 16 was 93, Tuesday’s high was 82 and Wednesday’s high was 93 with an overnight low of 71. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 91, the low was 70.

Crowder Fall Hike

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Renovations are planned for the Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 building at 919 Washington St. The renovations will include changes to the exterior by removing the current siding and exposing the original brick facade, pictured above. A new elevator and HVAC system will also be included as part of the project.

of those well-known services is providing an honor guard when a veteran dies.

Ralston and Smith are very proud to be a part of the honor guard, which over the past several years has seen its numbers dwindle.

“We provide the honors program for services as far away as Iowa,” Smith

said. “We have other posts who have asked to use our script.”

Smith and Ralston said the post does not wish to complete the project in phases, believing that it will be more advantageous to raise the money and do See VFW, Page 7

What’s Inside...

THS and TMS fall sports teams were busy during the past week. See pages 2 and 3 of today’s Republican-Times for stories and photos involving football, tennis, softball, volleyball and golf.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7 at city hall to hear three requests.

All three requests come from the city of Trenton and involve a review of city code regulations. The city is asking for a review of the ordinance regarding trailers and cabins as well as zoning changes regarding bed and breakfast establishments, changing R-2 and R-3 zones from not permitted to conditional use. The third request involves changes to the private and commercial use of towers and antennas in the table of permissible uses in the city code.

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Crowder Park will be the site for a fall hike on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Persons are invited to meet at the campground amphitheater at 10 a.m. for a 4.2-mile guided hike along the Tall Oaks Trail. Plants, trees and animals along the route will be discussed by park personnel during the hike. Tall Oaks is a diverse trail that allows visitors to traverse a wide variety of natural communities found throughout the park.

Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and insect repellant.

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SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

Gallatin Tournament

Henson Takes Third At Gallatin Tourney

Photo Courtesy Of Travis Mullenix

Maci Henson tees off at the Gallatin Tournament on Tuesday. Henson carded a 103 at the event, good for a thirdplace finish individually.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

After battling through nine holes with back issues at the Gallatin Quad last week, Maci Henson returned to the Daviess County Country Club on Tuesday for the Gallatin Tournament.

Free of pain this time, Henson showed what she is capable of on Gallatin’s ninehole track.

Henson shot a tournament score of 103, good for third place individually at the event. Henson parred three holes at the tournament, finishing with a front-nine 50 and a back-nine 53.

“Maci redeemed herself from our quad last week,” Trenton Coach Travis Mullenix said. “She drove the ball really well and was just fairly consistent all day. I was happy with her third-place finish.”

Allie Gage of Stanberry was the overall champion at the tournament, shooting an

89. Worth County’s Hannah McElvain was the runner-up, finishing one spot ahead of Henson with a 98.

Behind Henson, Trenton got a 149 from Mari Atup, a 150 from Josie Chumbley and a 161 from Ann Airey to round out the team’s total of 563.

RICHMOND TOURNAMENT On Wednesday, Trenton went to the Richmond Tournament, but took just three golfers, so no team score was posted by the Bulldogs.

Henson again led Trenton, shooting a 106. After a slow start, Henson rebounded to score a 55 on the front nine then added a back-nine 51 to reach her total. Henson’s overall score was good for 22nd individually at the event.

“Maci played well and had a real good stretch of bogeys late in her round,” Mul-

Trenton Bulldogs 14, South Harrison Bulldogs 0 - 5 Innings

lenix said. “She started off a little rocky but was able to get it back together. That was a pretty good finish for that tournament.”

Behind Henson, Chumbley had a 128, shooting a 60 on the front and a 68 on the back.

“Josie really played well on the front nine,” Mullenix said. “That’s the best nine-hole score of her career.”

Atup rounded out Trenton’s effort with a 138, scoring a front-nine 68 and a backnine 70.

After tournaments on back-to-back days, Trenton will get a bit of a break before returning to the links on Monday with a road trip to Unionville to take on Putnam County. Tee time for the dual between the Bulldogs and Midgets is scheduled for 4 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Trenton Bulldogs 2, South Harrison Bulldogs 0

REDEMPTION ROAD Trenton Rebounds In A Big Way The Trenton High School softball team lost on the road in Hamilton on Monday, 8-0. The Bulldogs had just one hit in the seven-inning contest and struck out 16 times.

What a difference a night makes.

On Tuesday, Trenton righted the wrongs of Monday’s offensive disaster with a 14-0 Grand River Conference win over visiting South Harrison on Griffin Field. The drop in competition level was notable as South Harrison’s pitching was nowhere near what Trenton faced in Hamilton ace Julia Kanoy. But Monday’s performance had Trenton itching for redemption the following night.

Redemption came quick.

The Bulldogs sent 15 batters to the plate in the first inning, scoring 11 runs. Trenton had five runs pushed across by the time South Harrison recorded its first out and even that play netted a sacrifice RBI for Shay Westerhof to push the lead to 6-0.

“That first inning was what we can do and what we have to do is just work on consistently doing that,” Trenton Head Coach Joel Hultman said. “When we face pitchers that have more velocity we just have to make better adjustments up at the plate. So, it feels good and (the players) know that they can do it now.”

Trenton got a pair of big flies in the opening frame as Lexi Whitaker hit a tworun home run in her first at bat of the inning and Maci Moore launched a two-run home run of her own in her second at bat of the frame.

Moore’s home run was the 18th of her career, putting her just one bomb shy of the all-time home run record at Trenton 19 set by Salem Croy. Moore is just a junior.

Whitaker’s home run, meanwhile, was the 11th of her career and came on a twostrike pitch. The long ball helped spark the big inning for Trenton.

“I just focus on my pitch,” Whitaker said. “Obviously I know I have two strikes

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Ava Simpson prepares for a dig during Trenton’s 25-18, 25-21 victory over South Harrison on Tuesday night. Simpson had a team-high five assists in the win.

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Lexi Whitaker puts the bat on the ball during Trenton’s 14-0 victory over South Harrison on Griffin Field on Tuesday night. Whitaker was two-for-four in the win with a home run, three RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base.

and I have to be on anything close, but I just focus on if it is close and if I like it.

(The first inning) was exciting, I was like ‘oh, I’m up to bat again.’ It really got us going, all of us hitting and getting in.”

Trenton tacked on two in the second inning, but went scoreless for the first time in the third inning to deny the Bulldogs a 15-run rule win after three. Summer Martin scored on an error in the fourth for what would be the final run of the ballgame. Trenton shut down South Harrison in the top of the fifth, winning by the 10run rule.

McKayla Blackburn had a strong showing in the circle after missing the Hamilton game with an illness. She fired five frames, allowing no runs, two hits and a walk while striking out seven.

Offensively, Whitaker, Moore and Teya Cooksey each drove home three runs.

Chloe Harris and Moore led the team in hits with three apiece.

“It was a good game and the girls did

great at the plate,” Hultman said. “McKayla was great in the circle and Lexi had a solid performance behind the plate catching to go along with her home run.”

With the victory, the Bulldogs moved to 6-4 overall and pushed its Grand River Conference mark to 4-1.

Trenton was on the road on Thursday, traveling to Polo for another GRC matchup. The Bulldogs will travel to Lawson for non-conference action on Monday at 5 p.m. and travel to Milan for the GRC finale on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. vs. HAMILTON Monday’s match-up with Hamilton saw Trenton put just five runners on base. Gracyn Rongey had the team’s lone hit while Chandler Lynch walked twice and Harris walked once. Moore reached base after being hit by a pitch.

With Blackburn on the shelf, Jenna Reeter took the ball in the circle and allowed eight runs, seven earned, on nine hits and five walks.

Stretch Run Lifts Trenton Past South Harrison The Trenton High School volleyball team found itself in a back-and-forth battle with South Harrison at home in the THS gym on Tuesday night. Twice, though, Trenton had a little more left in the tank at the end, which led to a 25-18, 25-21 victory - the second of the season for the Black and Gold Bulldogs.

South Harrison jumped on Trenton early in game one, recording the first three points. Trenton would catch the visitors shortly after, however, and the two teams traded blows until Trenton stretched out its lead at the end to win 25-18.

Game two would be even closer as the match was tied at 1717 late. Trenton went on a 3-0 run at that point to take a 20-17 lead and held between a two- and four-point lead the rest of the way, winning 25-21 on a ball hit out of bounds by South Harrison.

Evy McCullough led the way with four kills, three blocks and an ace and Allena Allen had three aces and two kills. Bekah Allen added four assists, two aces and a kill while Ava Simpson posted a team-high five kills and Mackenzie Klinginsmith finished with three aces and two kills. Libby Fewins had an ace and a kill and Jessa Shipley and Natalie Ricker had four digs each. Olivia Roberts had an assist and Kenzie Yuille had a dig.

Trenton took the junior varsity match-up with South Harrison as well, winning 25-18, 25-17. Mackenzee Epperson had four aces and two kills and Ally Yoder had four aces and one kill.

Lilly Berti had two kills and one assist, Kaylea Boyle had two assists and two aces, Sarah Washburn had two aces and Faith Baker and Jamie Burkeybile had one ace each.

“We played really well tonight,” Trenton Head Coach Pam Bowden said. “It’s wonderful to get a win at both levels. We appreciate the support from our parents and student body.”

With the win, Trenton moved to 2-5 overall on the season. vs. HAMILTON The Trenton volleyball team was handed a 25-17, 26-24 loss at home on Monday night against Hamilton. Allena Allen had four aces and two kills and McCullough added four blocks and two kills, but it would not be enough to propel the Bulldogs past the visiting Hornets.

Trenton also got two kills each from Klinginsmith and Roberts and Bekah Allen and Simpson had four and two assists respectively. Fewins had one kill and one block and Shipley had four digs. Ricker and Yuille each added one dig.

Trenton won the JV match-up with Hamilton 25-23, 25-19, getting six aces and a kill from Epperson. Yoder had three aces and two assists and Baker had three aces and a kill in the win.

In the C game, Trenton won 25-20, 25-23. Sarah Washburn had eight aces and Haley Shultz had five aces.

Trenton’s volleyball teams played host to Kirksville on Thursday and the varsity is set to compete at the Lathrop Tournament on Saturday.

Sports Briefs...

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Katelyn Clark swings during the Trenton Middle School softball team’s 16-6 loss to South Harrison on Tuesday at Johnson Field. Trenton was paced by an in-the-park grand slam from Madi Moore in the contest. Moore’s hit was one of just three in the game for Trenton, however. Trenton pitchers Emma Roberts and Ella Novak combined to give up 16 runs, but none were earned as Trenton committed 10 errors in the loss. The TMS B team closed out the night with a 6-1 victory. Both TMS teams traveled to Polo on Thursday and the A team, 0-2 on the season, will see tournament action on Saturday, competing at the Hamilton Tournament.

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Amanda Stapleton hits a serve during the Trenton Middle School volleyball team’s match against Plattsburg on Monday in Trenton. The TMS squad won the A game 25-12, 2520, but dropped the B contest 25-23, 25-23. On Tuesday the TMS teams traveled to Bethany to take on South Harrison, winning 25-22, 19-25, 25-20 behind a strong serving night from McKenzy Dolan. The B team won 25-21, 19-25, 15-9 and the C team split sets, 25-21, 12-25. The middle school volleyball team was at Chillicothe on Thursday and will send its A team to the Cameron Eighth Grade Tournament on Saturday.

Power Points Winners Rodger Robinson and Ryan Allnutt are the local winners of the Power Points contest for weeks one and two, respectively. Robinson tallied 121 points for the $30 local prize in week one and Allnutt netted 110 points to win in week two.

A score of 128 won the national award in week one while the national week two winner had a score of 121.

Local sponsors of the Power Points contest include ServeLink, T&L Auto, Hy-Vee, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Barnes-Baker and Chumbley’s.

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SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Cameron Tournament

Gott, Crowley Earn Medals In Cameron Trenton High School tennis team was at the Cameron Tournament on Wednesday, where the number-one doubles team of Lexi Gott and Kendall Crowley scored second-place medals.

Trenton’s top duo rolled through pool play with a 2-1 record with the lone loss coming on a tiebreaker to a Maryville squad by a score of 7-6 (9-7). Gott and Crowley defeated a Warrensburg team 62 and a Lafayette duo 6-3.

In the medal round, Gott and Crowley fell to a Platte County tandem 6-2 to end

up with second-place medals.

Baley Catron and Emilee Lovell were 2-1 in pool play and played for third in doubles play, losing that match 6-4 to finish fourth. Morgan Dolan and Alaina Overton combined to go 1-2 in pool play and played for fifth in doubles play, winning 6-3 to finish in that spot.

In singles action, Trenton had Gwyneth Foster and Mallory Sole, both of whom were 1-3 on the day.

“It was a full day of tennis,” Trenton Coach Tammy Ockenfels said. “Everyone

played four matches and all had at least one win.”

The host school Cameron was shorthanded so Trenton’s Leslie Cotiangco and Amanda Parrack played as the Dragons’ number-three doubles team, going 2-2 on the day.

Trenton’s tennis team was back at home on Thursday, playing host to Kirksville.

The Bulldogs’ next action will see them at home again on Monday, playing host to Maryville. First serves for the dual are set for 4 p.m.

Photo Courtesy Of Tammy Ockenfels

Kendall Crowley, left, and Lexi Gott, right, combined to place second overall in doubles play at the Cameron Tournament on Wednesday, going 2-2 overall.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL - WEEK FOUR

Bulldogs Hoping History Repeats

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Dylan Catron drags down Gallatin quarterback Peyton Baker in the backfield for a loss during the Trenton Middle School football team’s 20-16 victory on Monday, Sept. 16 at C.F. Russell Stadium. Brayden Hughs had 147 yards rushing and two touchdowns to lead Trenton. The Bulldogs also got 60 yards rushing from Gabe Novak, who scored Trenton’s other touchdown on an 80-yard kick return. Defensively, Charlie Riley led the team with seven tackles and Gabe Stark finished with four tackles, two of which were sacks. Aiden Weyer and Riley each had an interception and Gavin Cagle recovered a fumble to give Trenton three turnovers on the night. “The entire team did a great job,” TMS Head Coach Jon Guthrie said. “It was a hard-fought team win.” Trenton, now 2-0 on the season, travels to Unionville on Monday to face Putnam County at 5 p.m.

In each of the past three seasons, the Trenton High School football team has rolled into its match-up with Putnam County winless on the season. In each of those seasons, Putnam proved to be the antidote for what ailed the Bulldogs.

Now, with Trenton winless again headed into its match-up with the Midgets, the Bulldogs are hoping Putnam County once again provides the victim they need to get into the win column.

Trenton will travel to Unionville on Friday night to face off with Putnam County, a team that enters the game 12 on the season. Putnam’s lone win - a 21-0 throttling of St. Joseph Christian in week one seems light years away, however, as the Midgets have taken a pair of lop-sided losses since. Last week South Harrison shut out the Midgets 36-0.

Trenton also has history on its side in this game as the Bulldogs have defeated Putnam County in every meeting since 2006, taking nine victories over the Midgets in that span. A win on Friday night would mark the 10th straight

over the Midgets.

If Trenton is to extend the streak, however, the Bulldogs are going to have to fix their offense, which has scored an average of just 6.7 points per game through three weeks.

“Friday against Gallatin I think we played defense well enough to possibly win a game,” Trenton Head Coach Kevin Hixson said. “But offensively we didn’t execute. So, that is first and foremost. Offensively we have to execute and move the ball. You have to score points to win ballgames and that is the bottom line.”

The Bulldogs will have to deal with defensive lineman O.D. Perkins and linebacker Tony Bondy, a pair of seniors who were all-conference performers last season. However, Hixson isn’t worried about what Putnam County has so much as what Trenton does.

“I don’t really worry about personnel match-ups as much as I do about us getting out and doing what we do and doing it aggressively,” Hixson said.

“We turned the ball over four times last week and if we do that against Putnam County,

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the same result is going to happen.”

When Putnam County has the ball, like most teams in the Grand River Conference, it is going to want to run. The Midgets have shown a willingness to throw the ball, though, and given the film on Trenton from previous weeks, expect the Midgets to put the ball up some on Friday night.

The passing game hasn’t always suited the Midgets, though and a pair of interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, sunk Putnam’s hopes of an upset fairly early last week against South Harrison.

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“They like to run the ball, but they will spread you out and try to throw the ball a little,” Hixson said. “But I think when push comes to shove, they want to run the ball. Defensively we are going to have to play sharp and max our effort. We need to play more aggressively than we did last week and then we have to play better in the secondary. Communication is going to be the key.”

Kickoff between the Bulldogs and Midgets in Unionville is set for 7 p.m. on Friday.

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OP/ED

Five Points

by Wendell Lenhart

Autumn Is Upon Us It’s hard to believe that autumn begins on Monday after all the unseasonably warm temperatures we’ve been experiencing this month.

But autumn it is and several fall-related activities will take place next week.

It will be homecoming week for Trenton High School, with activities taking place every day including the pep rally and coronation of the homecoming royalty on Wednesday and the football game against Putnam County on Friday night at C.F. Russell Wendell Lenhart Stadium.

Another autumn activity will take place the next weekend with Serve Trenton. This annual event started several years ago with individuals and organizations from across the community coming together to help complete tasks and projects for persons who are unable, financially or physically, to do the work for themselves.

Cleaning, painting, brush removal and some construction projects are just some of the projects that take place on that weekend.

According to the organizers, an emphasis is placed on projects that serve the elderly, orphans and the impoverished, but community construction and beautification projects are also considered.

Work will begin on both Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29, starting with a group gathering at 8 a.m. at C. F. Russell Stadium. In case of inclement weather, the gathering will be moved to Trenton High School.

Persons wanting to volunteer and register for one or both days can go to the Serve Trenton Facebook page or email servetrenton@gmail.com. If you need to talk with someone, you can call us at the newspaper and we will put you in touch with one of the organizers.

There will be some way for everyone to serve whether it be as a volunteer worker, a project coordinator, someone to prepare and deliver lunches or someone willing to watch children while their parents are volunteering.

It’s a great way to give back to our community and makes for an enjoyable and rewarding weekend by helping others.

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Pork Tariff Curtails Access Trade tensions between the U.S. and China should be filtering down to pork producers, but another development is easing the blow while injecting uncertainty into the industry.

Guest Editorials China slapped tariffs of 50 percent on American pig products, curtailing U.S. access to the world's largest market for pork consumption. But wholesale pork prices continue to rise — they're up 60 percent this year — because an outbreak of African swine fever is decimating China's own swine population and forcing the company to lean heavily on imports.

By some estimates, China's total meat imports increased 90 percent in July, compared to the same period last year. Even if those imports come from countries other than the United States, our domestic producers feel the impact as China's appetite for pork drives up prices worldwide.

This is an important development for St. Joseph, where a large portion of the economy is dependent on pork production. Three companies — Triumph Foods, Daily's Premium Meats and Tyson Foods — employ more than 3,500 people in various capacities of pork production. Only Triumph, with around 2,900 employees, is a major exporter from St. Joseph, but other Tyson facilities ship pork overseas and all three companies feel the impact of global supply issues.

For all these companies, the African swine fever out-

break could blunt some of the impact of the U.S.-China trade war.

In its most recent earnings report, Tyson executives said the company didn't see an immediate benefit from increased demand in China earlier this year. That's expected to change, with U.S. Department of Agriculture export data showing accelerating shipments of U.S. pork to China.

"We're optimistic this will lead to a positive impact on our pork business," Noel W. White, the company president and chief executive, said in an earnings call with investors. "We estimate increased exports of pork to China may happen late in the calendar year."

The longer-term issue centers on a need to keep African swine fever out of the United States. A domestic outbreak could cost the U.S. pork industry as much as $8 billion a year, according to the National Pork Board.

No treatment exists for what's known as ASF, but Boehringer Ingelheim is working on a vaccine, the company said on its website. That process could take years, so for now the focus is on monitoring the U.S. hog supply for signs of the disease.

For other parts of the world, the ASF outbreak is an unfortunate development, but U.S. producers are more than capable of meeting the challenge, especially if China drops punitive pork tariffs, as that country promised late last week.

The ASF outbreak shows how much the world, and not just U.S. producers, need a deal to end this trade war.

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Frivolous Lawsuit Won’t Silence Farmers

by Blake Hurst, President Missouri Farm Bureau Opinions are like noses: everybody has one. It’s not often that you get sued for having an opinion, but the Missouri Farm Bureau has just been sued because we supported a bill passed by the Missouri legislature and signed by the governor. The plaintiffs have also sued the Missouri Cattleman’s Association, the Missouri Pork Association, the Governor, the non-paid heads of two citizens commissions and the state of Missouri.

Butchers, bakers and candlestick makers were overlooked in this onslaught of litigation, but there is still time.

Guest Editorials The controversy has arisen over Senate Bill 391, which would require that county health ordinances controlling the siting of livestock farms be no more strict than state laws governing the same. The bill as written would have gone into effect

on Aug. 28, although a Cole County, Missouri judge initially granted a stay. Thankfully, a subsequent judge dissolved the order pending a hearing on the lawsuit.

The ultimate outcome is up to the whims of the legal system, but the courts should eventually find that the Missouri Legislature has the ability to, you know, legislate.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit sued Missouri Farm Bureau because, according to them, we had threatened litigation ourselves. We had indeed pointed out that counties who ignored clearly written and duly passed and signed state legislation would find themselves open to being challenged. As strange as it may seem, neither the U.S. nor the Missouri constitution give county health commissioners in Missouri a veto over every other level of government. That’s the argument being made by the wildly optimistic lawyers in this case: that local ordinances, like the Ten Commandments,

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are etched in stone and immune to improvement or change.

The paeans to local control from editorial pages across the state have been a source of continuing amusement. Do our major newspapers really want counties in rural Missouri to be in charge of abortion law, school curriculum, marriage law, and the local press? I doubt it. Economic regulation that is uniform across the state is the most fair and efficient way to provide for economic growth and equity for all businesses.

Several counties in Missouri have bought into the argument that they can successfully challenge state law on this issue, and even more have been dealing with the well-oiled anti-livestock outrage machine that has been traveling across the state for years. The studies quoted by the opponents of 391 and the examples of problems caused by the livestock industry have all reached their sell-by date.

SEN. ROY BLUNT

The main academic expert trotted out by this traveling circus was last employed by a university when Hogan’s Heroes was a hit on TV, and the examples of problems caused by pigs or chickens are almost always somewhere else or a very long time ago.

The legislature corrected tremendous unfairness in the way farming was regulated across the state by passing SB 391; the governor is to be applauded for signing the bill; and farm groups were well within their rights as voluntary associations to have an opinion on this issue.

Groups like ours should not find ourselves involved in expensive court cases for doing what we were lawfully created to do. All citizens of Missouri have a right to freely express an opinion without fear of legal reprisal, and Farm Bureau will continue to argue in favor of public policies adopted by our members as a result of a grassroots process.

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COMMUNITY Churns Are Topic Of Program Thirteen members and two guests attended a meeting of the Heritage Club on Sept. 9 at the home of Cheryl Graham.

Cathy Rice presented a program on butter churns and butter molds and displayed a variety of churns and molds from her collection.

A butter churn is any device used to convert cream into butter. Through the centuries, a variety of devices have been used, but the most recognizable today are the dash or plunge churns and the crank churns. Dash churns have a container, made of wood or of ceramics, in which cream is turned into butter through a vertical movement by a dash or some sort of paddle attached to a pole. Hand-cranked churns replaced the dash churns and were used from the mid-1880s through the 1940s and into the 1950s.

The Dazey Churn Co. started in Ohio, but moved to St. Louis, and was among the most popular manufacturers of butter churns. The first churns sold by Dazey were made of metal, most often tin. They were square in shape and sat in a metal frame. Larger tin churns were used by commercial dairies. Dazey also made glass churns, which were smaller and designed for household use. Dazey churns with sloping sides and a red ball on top are a favorite of collectors, although the red paint was often worn off through heavy use.

Smaller wooden box crank churns were also made for household use. Many of these were repurposed into magazine racks when people started buying butter at a grocery store.

Dazey churns have the manufacturer’s name imprinted on the glass, but buyers need to beware that the lids and cranks may have been replaced. Buyers need to make sure the lid fits tightly and be wary of buying small, salesmen’s samples, she said. Dazey didn’t make salesmen’s samples, so any so marked are reproductions.

Although Dazey was a popular manufacturer, there were others. Although all butter churns worked pretty much the same way, more than 2000

patents were filed from the 1800s through the 1920s.

Household electric churns replaced the hand-cranked churns and during the 1950s and 1960s, margarine replaced the use of butter in most households. The use of butter is resurging, but most people buy it at a store, rather than making it at home.

In addition to displaying her churns and butter molds, Mrs. Rice also displayed butter she and her sister had made that day. The recipe said to fill the churn one-third full with cream at a temperature of 62 degrees. The recipe said to wash the paddles in hot water, but rinse with ice-cold water so the cream wouldn’t stick.

Although the recipe said to churn for 10 minutes, Mrs. Rice said she and her sister churned for about 20 minutes before producing a ball of butter. She then rinsed, strained and worked the butter on a wooden board to remove excess water, added salt to taste and then pressed the butter into a butter mold.

Heritage Club members toured Ms. Graham’s home, which was built in the 1890s, by the Walton family. The home’s features include Masonic symbols, servants’ quarters and a servants’ staircase, locking pocket doors, and a dumbwaiter. The front door is extra wide and is called a “casket� door. The Walton family owned a dairy farm, and their creamery business was located just north of the house.

The meeting concluded with Ms. Graham and co-hostess Sarah Maloney serving ice cream sundaes.

The next meeting of the Heritage Club will be Oct. 14 at the home of Debbie Guffey.

Pat Mullenix will present the program and Teresa Steinhoff will be the co-hostess.

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Dockery Chapel Terri Reid After the candles were lit at Dockery Chapel Church on Sept. 15, the congregation joined in singing "Shout to the Lord.� The sermon text by Pastor Jim King was taken from Philippians 3:12-14.

After the morning sermon, Clay O'Neal gave a brief message regarding his missionary work he is doing with the group YWAM (Youth With a Mission). He plans to continue

this work and will be leaving soon to help those in other parts of the world. Musicians were Cathie Lowrey and Crystal and Randy O'Neal. Vicki Meservey announced the youth were joining several others from surrounding communities on Sunday for a day of bowling, fun and fellowship in Chillicothe. Pastor Jim King will be starting a new sermon series soon.

Rural Dale Linda Urich Attendance on Sept. 8 at the Rural Dale Baptist Church was 65 for Sunday school and 102 for worship. Special guitar music was provided by Nathan Kottwitz. Pastor Brad Prater gave the sermon, “Guilt Stripped - Free Indeed,� with scripture from Zechariah 3. It was announced AWANS has begun for children on Wednesday nights. A Beth Moore simulcast will be held at the

church on Sept. 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

There were 83 at Sunday school and 124 at worship on Sept. 15. Special music was “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High.� The sermon was “Our Strength or God’s Spirit?�

Scripture was from Zechariah 4:1-14. It was announced that small group meetings would begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday at various locations.

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Robin Wilson presided at the meeting. Serving as protem officers were Marsha Hurst, vice president, and Pam Johnston, guard. Chaplain Lindsay Oram gave the devotion.

Corresponding secretary Barb Cox read thank you notes from the Education Loan Fund Committee for a donation made in memory of Sharon Allen and from Madison Critten for the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help in obtaining an ELF award. Phyllis Jackson presented sesquicentennial information regarding name changes during the 150 years of PEO. The STARâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Scholarship Committee announced Oakley Madden as the chapter candidate for the STARâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Scholarship, which was approved by members. There was discussion regarding Cottey College participating in the NCMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;

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THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1954, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 9 a.m.

Southwestern Bell, China One Buffet, noon.

North Missouri Saddle Club Fun Show, saddle club grounds, 2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY Grundy County Genealogical Soceity, Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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Toddler Tuesday, Crowder State Park Enclosed Shelterhouse, 10 a.m.

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

Fire Safety Class, Trenton Fire Department, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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Farmers Get More Time In Fields Temperatures last week averaged 77.4 degrees, 7.5 degrees above normal.

Precipitation averaged 0.21 inches statewide, 0.81 inches below normal. There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sept. 15.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short, 19 percent short, 75 percent adequate,and 4 percent surplus.

Subsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 11 percent short, 84 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus.

Corn dented progressed to 80 percent, while corn matured progressed to 30 percent, 49 percentage points behind last year. Corn harvested for grain progressed to 8 percent.

Corn condition was rated at 3 percent very poor, 16 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 38 percent good and 5 percent excellent.

Soybeans setting pods progressed to 90 percent, 5 percentage points behind last year. Soybean coloring progressed to 15 percent this week, with soybeans dropping leaves progressing to 2 percent. Soybean condition was rated at 3 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 48 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.

Rice harvested progressed to 22 percent this week.

Alfalfa third cutting progressed to 93 percent.

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by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

AT FIELD DAYS, MU SCIENTISTS TELL STORIES OF WHY TO CHANGE At MU Field Days, farmers hear scientists tell new ways toward better farming. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth the trip.

Standing before farmers, scientists come closer to talking farm talk. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge gap between farm talk and scientific language needed in science journals. Some make the switch easily.

When scientists write for farmers they tend to revert to science.

My mentor, an ag journalist, said a person who wrote a PhD dissertation should be retrained to write English. From what I see, kids who grew up on farms and earn PhDs make the switch easier.

Dale Blevins, MU professor who taught ag chemistry, proved that. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from an Ozark dairy farm. So, when he taught about calcium he told of lime that sweetens sour soil.

He told of cows converting calcium into milk. Milk drinkers get calcium to make strong bones. He told stories.

Dale probably had a chemistry teacher like mine. He wrote chemical equations on the black board. Erasing them, he told no narratives.

Blevins won a top teacher award in ag school. When assigned to write that news, I sat in on his classes. There, I learned about calcium.

Not all Chem One students go on to be PhDs in chemistry.

Some become farmers and some journalists.

In journal articles, scientists write in great detail, telling how their experiment worked. Other scientists must duplicate that research to prove the same results. That makes science strong.

Scientists talking to farmers should tell not how, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;the whyâ&#x20AC;? results are important.

(Cows eating grass grown on calcium-rich soil make more and better milk. Consumers need that.)

A farmer doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to know all chemical reactions in that long chain. Farmers need to know why to test and lime soil. The cows will tell them why when putting more milk in the milk tank.

Good MU Extension specialists know to teach with stories. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the purpose of field days at MU research farms. I saw it again Sept. 10 at MU Forage Systems Research Center.

Farmers heard 10-minute versions of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the whyâ&#x20AC;? of new research. This may not be published yet in scientific journals. When farm-talk stories are told field day visitors get the benefit.

On Sept. 24, farmers will hear heifer breeding stories and more at MU Thompson Farm, Spickard.

FSRC stuck with a day of presentations.

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Farm switches to an evening, starting at 3:30 p.m. When they changed last year, more farmers who have off-farm jobs attended.

Field days provide journalists with stories for newspapers and magazines. That spreads the word, further. Ag journalists become translators, changing obscure talk into farm talk that even town folk understand.

Hopefully those stories come in narratives to hold attention.

University administrators want their stories told as well.

But, bureaucratic language has the common name of â&#x20AC;&#x153;gobbledygook.â&#x20AC;? Good ag journalists become skilled translating that as well.

In an unfortunate cost-cutting binge, MU leaders killed Ag Journalism degrees. Now graduates without ag journalism training are â&#x20AC;&#x153;strategic communicators.â&#x20AC;? To me, an old ag journalist, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;gobbledygook.â&#x20AC;?

Strategic communicators may never learn differences between a cow, bull, steer, heifer, calf, feeder or stocker.

Bovines come in many forms.

Sometimes ag stories in national media refer to all bovine as â&#x20AC;&#x153;cows.â&#x20AC;? Farmers know the difference and credit all such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fake news.â&#x20AC;?.

Media without ag journalists even report that â&#x20AC;&#x153;cow fartsâ&#x20AC;? cause global warming. In years of following cows, I never heard one fart. They belch. But, cows also recycle lots of carbon back to the soil to grow more grass.

Yep, cows recycle some calcium as well.

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National Farm Safety And Health Week Focuses On Precautions For Grain Bins University of Missouri Extension rural safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch said National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 15-21, is a good time to review precautions for grain bins with farmworkers and family members.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shift Farm Safety Into High Gear,â&#x20AC;? reminds us to remain vigilant at all times when working on or visiting farms, Funkenbusch says.

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2012. Since then, entrapments have steadily decreased.

Funkenbusch credits this to the work of numerous agricultural groups and safety demonstrations such as those sponsored

by MU and Missouri AgrAbility each year at the Missouri State Fair.

But grain bins are still among the biggest dangers on farms. It takes only five seconds for flowing grain to suck someone in, and less than 20 seconds for complete entrapment, Funkenbusch says. It takes even less time for children.

It takes more than 325 pounds of force to raise a 165pound mannequin covered in corn, she says.

Before harvest, Funkenbusch suggests the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Sit down with employees and family members. Identify and assign tasks and locate equipment. â&#x20AC;˘ Decide how you will communicate with one another. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and communicate an emergency action plan. â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid entry. Use masks, harnesses and other equipment when entering bins. Never go alone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers put them-

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Funkenbusch says. â&#x20AC;˘ Turn off and lock out energy sources. â&#x20AC;˘ Do not â&#x20AC;&#x153;walk downâ&#x20AC;? grain to make it flow, and never enter on or below bridged grain. â&#x20AC;˘ Check rescue equipment.

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RMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Allowing Farmers To Harvest Cover Crops Early The cost to harvest corn planted as a cover crop for silage this year varies greatly, according to a new study from University of Missouri Extension.

USDA Risk Management Agency allows producers to harvest cover crops, including corn, from prevented-plant acres beginning Sept. 1 this year without losing crop insurance subsidies. According to USDA Farm Service Agency, nearly 1.4 million acres of Missouri cropland went unplanted this spring due to wet weather and flooding.

RMA changed the date to begin harvest from Nov. 1 to Sept. 1 this year due to historic flooding and rains. This earlier deadline allows growers an opportunity to ensile lateplanted corn to feed livestock, says Reagan Bluel, MU Extension dairy specialist.

The traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;chop-pilecoverâ&#x20AC;? method costs about half as much as baleage, according to a team made up of Bluel, ag business specialist Brent Carpenter and specialist Ryan Lock. They looked at different harvest and storage methods and considered costs for planting to storage for varying yields. This reflects â&#x20AC;&#x153;as fedâ&#x20AC;? costs typical for silage. Because silage is 2/3 water, dry matter costs are significantly greater, Carpenter says.

Whatever the method, ensile corn at 65% moisture to ferment properly, Bluel says.

Proper fermentation results in increased feeding value to your herd.

Corn planted in July may not reach the stage when moisture levels are prime for ensiling. For best results, collect well-mixed samples to test moisture content.

Using a Koster tester or a microwave oven are two common ways to test moisture. For details, download the MU Extension publication â&#x20AC;&#x153;Using a Microwave Oven to Determine Moisture in Foragesâ&#x20AC;? at extension.missouri.edu/p/G31 51(opens in new window).

Silage Pile Preparation is key to the silage pile method, says Bluel.

Consider where you will feed the silage before you begin harvest. Under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;chop-pile-coverâ&#x20AC;? method,

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Pack piles tightly to get rid of oxygen pockets that spoil feed. Bluel says research from Cornell University shows losses of up to 20% from underpacking. Select a site with good elevation and drainage.

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Order cover plastic in advance. Figure the size of the silage pile and order enough 6mil plastic to cover immediately after packing to reduce storage loss. Weigh down the plastic with old tires and seal along the edges.

This option costs about $25$45 per ton into storage as fed ($70-$130 dry matter basis), says Carpenter.

Baleage Baleage involves mowing, wilting, round baling and wrapping in plastic to get rid of oxygen. Ensiling happens in the long white tubes you might see at the edge of fields. The round baler does the packing needed in the traditional silage process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mow only what you can bale and wrap within 24 hours,â&#x20AC;? says Bluel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember forage needs moisture to ensile, and depending on the density of the corn and weather, moisture can change in the windrow pretty quickly.â&#x20AC;?

Swath corn the width of your baler to avoid raking; field wilt immature corn to the right moisture for ensiling.

Lush, immature corn could be 80% water, which would be too wet to ensile, she says.

Wrap bales with two layers of net wrap and seven layers of 1-mil plastic film. Do not skimp on plastic; wrap bales airtight. If oxygen enters, the forage molds. Check bales often and seal holes with plastic tape.

Carpenter says the cost for this method is about $55-$70 per ton as fed ($155-$200 dry matter basis), making it a convenient but expensive option.

Proper Chop Improves Feeding Efficiency Silage balers with crop-cutting knives improve the consistency of cattle feed. The knives chop stalks and cobs into small parts to blend the best part of the corn with the worst, says Bluel. This reduces waste because cattle do not have the option to eat just the best parts and leave the rest.

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LOCAL R-5, Tri-County Boards Meet The Grundy R-5 and TriCounty R-7 boards of education held meetings recently, with the R-5 board approving an FFA alumni association and the Tri-County board accepting a bid for a certificate of deposit.

Grundy R-5 The Grundy R-5 Board of Education approved the formation of an FFA alumni chapter and set the date for graduation during a meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 12.

R-5 Superintendent Phil Fox reported te board heard a presentation from the FFA advisor and chapter president, requesting tan FFA Alumni Chapter be formed in the district. That request was approved as was the purchase of reading curriculum for the Title I program at a cost of $4,950. The board gave its approval to the purchase of additional varsity basketball uniforms. The administration will work with the athletic booster cub and donations to determine the cost to the district. The board also approved the purchase of a water bottle filling station at the high school with funds o come from the student council.

The board set the graduation date as 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 in the high school gym and previewed the new district website, which is expected to go live in the next two to three weeks. Approval was given to the bus routes and the board reviewed a district evaluation for the library media center.

The second reading of MCE policy updates was held. No

action will be taken until October.

Principal reports were given and discussed and the board heard a financial report regarding budget adjustments, with no action taken.

Following a closed session, the board accepted the resignation of Jeni Moore as the district Parents as Teachers instructor and voted to hire Ethan Bunnell as assistant softball coach.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the high school in Galt.

Tri-County R-7 The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education met on Wednesday, Sept. 11, taking action on several items.

According to information provided by Superintendent David Probasco, the board accepted a bid from Home Exchange Bank for a certificate of deposit investment of $500,000. The 12-month term was selected at a rate of 2.25 percent.

Approval was given to the 2019-20 bus routes as presented as well as a list of fundraising requests for the school year. The board held a second reading of a board policy with no action taken. There was also discussion of the budget with no action taken.

An executive session for personnel was held. No announcement was made.

The next meeting of the board will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the superintendent’s office in the school at Jamesport.

THS Coaches Speak At Rotary Trenton High School fall sports coaches presented the program at the Thursday, Sept.

12 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club. Allan Seidel was the program chairman.

R-9 Athletic Director Wes Croy introduced the coaches, who included Tammy Ockenfels, girls tennis; Pam Bowden, girls volleyball; Joel Hultman, girls softball; and Kevin Hixson, football. Girls golf coach Travis Mullenix was unable to attend, however, Croy gave a short report about the golf team, which has five players. There are 18 girls out for the tennis team while there are 23 girls out for volleyball and 19 girls out for girls softball. The football team has 40 members. Each coach told about their teams and their

goals for the season.

During the business meeting, sign-up sheets were distributed for members to work at the Sept. 21 fish fry as well as to bring desserts for the meal. The fish fry will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rock Barn and will include a silent auction and entertainment.

Tickets are available from Rotary members and can also be purchased at the door.

An update was also given on the Missouri Day Parade, which the club organizes. A meeting of the parade committee is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri.

Diane Lowrey will be the program chairman for the Sept. 19 meeting.

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

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 WE DITCHED THE RULE Today was a long time com- ing it would be to rural America.

That’s why I worked diligently ing. We finally ditched one of the worst government regulations in to delay, block, and fight the my lifetime—the Obama Admin- onerous WOTUS rule. I’m proud istration’s disastrous “Waters of to say common sense finally prevailed. Earlier I joined memthe U.S.” rule.

Back in 2015, then-President bers of the Trump administraObama and his band of un- tion, along with business and elected bureaucrats at the EPA, agriculture leaders, to announce finalized the WOTUS rule - try- that the Obama WOTUS rule is ing to define farm ponds, no more. Like many in rural streams, and ditches as “naviga- America, I am thrilled the Trump ble waters” that could be used administration listened to the for interstate and international people and kept its promise to commerce. This outrageous ditch the rule.

This doesn’t mean folks are government overreach would have given the EPA the authority going to suddenly start polluting to regulate more than 99 percent our streams, we’re simply going of Missouri farmland however it back to the common-sense regsaw fit. Ultimately, it would have ulations that existed before the required landowners to seek Obama EPA’s unprecedented permission from the EPA to do power grab. States, local comalmost anything on their own munities and hard-working Americans know better how to land.

Opposition to the Obama Ad- manage their land than a bunch ministration rule was loud and of unelected bureaucrats in fierce. Farmers, small business Washington.

We can have clean water and owners, landowners, local communities, and many others a healthy rural economy. We spoke out loudly against the rule don’t need to sacrifice one for - in north Missouri and across the other. Tonight, our farmers the country. As a sixth-genera- and landowners can sleep a bit tion farmer, I strongly opposed more soundly knowing WOTUS the new rule from the start be- has finally been laid to rest. cause I knew just how devastat-

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last SEPT. 16 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 488 489 482¼ 487½ Mar 494¼ 495 488½ 493½ May 497 499¼ 493¼ 498 Jul 500½ 502½ 496¾ 501¾ Sep 507¾ 508½ 504½ 508½ Dec 520½ 522 517 521½ Mar 531¼ 531¼ 531¼ 531¼ Jul 527¾ 530 527¾ 530 Est. sales 30,673.Fri.'s sales 71,002 Fri.'s open int 356,737 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 372 372½ 367½ 371¼ Mar 384½ 385 380 384 May 392¾ 393½ 389 392½ Jul 399 400 395¾ 399 Sep 403 403¼ 400 402½ Dec 408 409 405¾ 408 Mar 418¼ 419 417 418 May 422½ 424¼ 422½ 424 Jul 428 428 428 428 Dec 417 417¾ 415¾ 417 Dec 415 415 415 415 Est. sales 86,621.Fri.'s sales 225,526 Fri.'s open int 1,626,324 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 281 283¾ 278¼ 283¼ Mar 281¾ 282½ 280 282½ Est. sales 185.Fri.'s sales 571 Fri.'s open int 5,369,up 49

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Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.68 soybeans, 8.38; wheat, 4.63.

New Crop - Corn, 3.38; soybeans, 8.28; wheat, 4.47.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.19 (Sept. 19); 8.09 (Oct. 19); 8.04 (Nov. 19); 8.12 (Dec. 19); 8.12 (JFM).

Corn, 3.34 (Sept. 19); 3.24 (Oct. 19); 3.14 (Nov. 19) 3.09 (Dec. 19); 3.22 (JFM).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.14 (Sept. 19); 8.04 (Oct. 19); 7.99 (Nov. 19); 8.12 (Dec. 19); 8.12 (JFM).

Corn, 3.29 (Sept 19); 3.24 (Oct. 19); 3.14 (Nov. 19); 3.09 (Dec. 19); 3.22 (JFM).

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 2018 January $34,812.36 $28,051.32 February $24,551.49 $32,520.64 March $55,772.58 $55,469.41 April $39,667.59 $39,411.55 May $24,574.12 $19,095.73 June $57,067.34 $49,959.87 July $36,644.91 $54,161.43 August $36,212.26 $31,890.60 September $54,166.01 $56,765.09 October $33,271.12 November $27,347.88 December $49,428.02 TO DATE $363,468.66 $367,325.64 (Comparison Year to Date) ($3,856.98) Month January February March April May June July

AMBULANCE SALES TAX 2019 $34,802.87 $24,551.35 $55,765.33 $39,665.87 $24,562.12 $57,059.75 $36,642.22

2018 $28,043.53 $32,516.19 $55,452.64 $39,403.43 $19,067.25 $49,937.92 $54,144.79

August $36,210.20 September $54,164.79 October November December Supplemental Error ($7,977.06) TO DATE $363,424.50 (Comparison Year to Date)

$31,885.26 $56,752.37 $33,271.57 $27,345.28 $49,428.36 $7,977.06 $367,203.38 ($3,778.88)

LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX 2019 2018 January $34,802.86 $28,043.54 February $24,551.35 $32,516.22 March $55,765.34 $55,452.38 April $39,665.85 $39,402.77 May $24,562.11 $19,067.19 June $57,059.74 $49,937.96 July $36,642.29 $54,144.74 August $36,201.27 $31,885.27 September $54,164.71 $56,752.44 October $33,270.64 November $27,345.32 December $49,428.26 Supplemental Error ($7,977.06) $7,977.06 TO DATE $363,424.52 $367,202.51 (Comparison Year to Date) ($3,777.99)

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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 Late Bernie __ 4 First, second, third & home 9 Pillow covering 13 Leave at the altar 15 Know-__; wise guy 16 Dwelling 17 Chimney pipe 18 Aristotle’s “S” 19 __ canal; dental procedure 20 Inane 22 “__ boy!”; new parents’ cry 23 Treaty 24 Go quickly 26 Short fast race

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ACROSS 1 Family member 5 Up and about 10 Prefix for enemy or angel 14 Currier’s printing partner 15 Razor sharpener 16 Boyfriend 17 Michael Douglas’ dad 18 Victorious 20 Feminine suffix 21 Leak out 22 Acting parts 23 Seize power by force 25 And not

26 Lullaby composer 28 Midwest state 31 Sound portion of a telecast 32 USNA newcomer 34 Animal in the house 36 Twirl 37 NFL team 38 Gush forth 39 Egg producer 40 Wild Australian dog 41 Warm jacket 42 Boaster 44 Sign of affection 45 Dyer’s tub 46 Confrontation

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48 Guacamole & salsa 51 Continuous 56 Aid in wrongdoing 57 Plunders in war 58 __ lights; marquee illumination 60 Fly the coop 61 Actress Potts 62 Fence opening 63 Take care of 64 Tall marsh grasses 65 Uncooked DOWN 1 Actor Fox’s initials 2 Has a bug

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Dear Annie: I have a friend who sends email "blasts" to a long list of recipients on a daily basis. He has been doing this for years, ever since emails became as common as phone calls. Sometimes, he sends several in a day. The contents are usually links to articles that he finds interesting or opinions with which he agrees. He must spend several hours every day browsing his personal interests and concerns, and then impulsively "blasting" his finds to friends and acquaintances.

I have politely asked him more than once to take me off his mailing list and to send me personal messages only. He laughed off my requests, and his annoying email blasts persist. He is one of my closest friends, and I don't want this issue to ruin our friendship.

Mutual friends have complained about his cyberbehavior as well. Your advice? -Annoyed in the Poconos Dear Annoyed in the Poconos: It's time to shield yourself from these email blasts. Most email providers

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now allow you to create spam filters with very specific parameters, so you can block your friend's mass mailings without blocking all of his messages. On Gmail, for instance, one way to do this would be to choose another person that your friend usually includes on these email blasts: e.g., janedoe@email.com.

Then set up a filter that deletes or "archives" all emails that include "janedoe@email.com" in the "To" line. It's a bit of a workaround, but it's worth it if it restores some serenity to your inbox.

Dear Annie: You provided reasonable and sound advice to "Stuck at a Crossroads." I particularly liked your closing comment. It is an example of what is so needed in contemporary culture: "By the way, if neither of you has raised the question of marriage, it's worth asking why."

Just my opinion, but so often, because of relaxed moral considerations, many simply settle for whatever is easy. This couple appears to be committed because of the

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longevity of their relationship; they seem to have merely settled into a convenient relationship that is now a comfortable habit. Too bad for them to miss the deep joy of an abiding love that manifests in total commitment and deep devotion. -Rob R., Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Dear Rob: I, too, have noticed an apparent trend of younger people entering relationships of convenience. I think another contributing factor is that people don't date around as they used to; most people now go straight to the phase that used to be designated as "going steady." This is too bad, as they miss out on an opportunity to step back and weigh their compatibility with different individuals. Thanks for writing.

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German jitters

The mood among investors in Germany bounced up in September but Europe’s biggest economy is still in danger of falling into recession.

The ZEW index of investor confidence in the economy’s future rose this month as the worst fears about the U.S.-China trade conflict didn’t come true, as hope remains that a chaotic Brexit can be avoided, and after the European Central Bank promised another infusion of monetary stimulus. Yet the index is volatile and remains below its long-term average.

The rebound is “by no means an all-clear concerning the

development of the German economy in the next six months,” says ZEW President Achim Wambach.

Fears remain of a second straight quarter of shrinking economic output in the third quarter — that is, a technical recession.

Next week’s Ifo business climate survey should provide more guidance. Moritz Degler, an analyst at Oxford Economics, said that while the outlook for the third quarter is at best stagnation, the data provides “a cautious signal that sentiment may at least stop worsening” in the fourth quarter. Not much comfort there.

Germany’s outlook remains downbeat.

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TOct4 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. TNov22 ------------------------------------------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 FNov1 -----------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683.

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

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

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

FOct18 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FNov1 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street.

660-359-2310.

Evenings Wed. & Thurs.

SIERRA MCCORMACK Body Waxing * Chemical Peels Facials * Lash Lift PATTI is now doing Nail Dips & Gels TNov22 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FNov22 ------------------------------------------See us for your ONYX Shower & Vanity Top Needs GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FSept27 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins!

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FARM NEEDS *WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FSep27 -------------------------------------------

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 ------------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property.

Please call Paul at 651-2382697 to discuss.

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

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Danielle Knapp Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services 660-654-3077 SBSteam.net/danielleknapp Visit me at: 1039 Oklahoma Avenue - Trenton TNov8 ------------------------------------------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.

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Grundy County Health Department September 28th at 4 p.m. (in the Community Room) Danielle Knapp Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services 660-654-3077 SBSteam.net/danielleknapp Visit me at: 1039 Oklahoma Avenue - Trenton TSep27 ------------------------------------------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.

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GRAIN BINS FOR RENT in Trenton, Missouri.

250,000 bushels available now to store your 2019 harvest.

Can rent some or all of the bins.

Call Kelly at 308-986-2526.

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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LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 2 & 3 bedroom apartments available.

Appliances provided, laundry facility on site.

Snow removal and lawn care provided. Maintenance.

Call Brandon Curtis at 660-359-0300 T161d1 -----------------------------------------2 bedroom house and 3 bedroom house for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 740-5910309. dtf ------------------------------------------30th Street Storage, 1600 30th Street. Rentals Available, sizes 10x15 & 5x10. 358-2527.

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

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

Monday thru Friday.

The office is closed on Sat.

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Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TNov1 -------------------------------------------

The annual meeting of the Grundy Center Cemetery Association will be held at the Grundy Center Church on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:00 pm.

G154d20 ------------------------------------------Adams Park Apartments is accepting bids for snow removal, including sidewalks. Proof of insurance is required. Bids can be mailed to Adams Park Apartments, 1312 E 9th St, Trenton, MO 64683. Call 660-359-6666 with questions or for more information.

A163d1 ------------------------------------------Trenton Heights is accepting bids for snow removal, including sidewalks. Proof of insurance is required. Bids can be mailed to Adams Park Apartments, 1312 E 9th St, Trenton, MO 64683. Call 660-359-6666 with questions or for more information.

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HELP WANTED

Mike Johnson

Truck drivers needed to haul silage and grain. Need clean driving record. Call 660-3597188.

E635dSep27* ------------------------------------------Full or part-time customer assistance position available at Trenton Hardware. Knowledge of hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies helpful but looking for dependable person to train.

Duties also include stocking and unloading freight. Apply in person at 901 Main St. T158d27 ------------------------------------------Help Wanted - Part-time grill cook & dishwasher. Gilman City Cafe 660-876-5888. G157d27 ------------------------------------------Fall Elevator help wanted at Trenton MFA. Apply in person at 3031 Pleasant Plain in Trenton.

M162d27 ------------------------------------------The North Central Missouri Children's Advocacy Center (NCMCAC) is looking to fill two potential positions, a full-time forensic interviewer and a parttime counselor for adult caretakers of children reported to have been abused. These are GRANT DEPENDENT positions with the expected start date of October 1, 2019. Both positions will abide by grant reporting requirements and regulations. For information about these positions, job descriptions and application, please visit our website at https://www.ncmochildren.org, Categories > Get Involved > scroll down to Apply. NCMCAC is an EOE. N165d1 -------------------------------------------

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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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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

J160d20 ----------------------------------------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 FNov15 -------------------------------------------

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CITY-WIDE SALES W. 13th & Wiggins, Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Western books, fishing reels, collectibles, movies, miscellaneous.

M155d20* ------------------------------------------Huge Sale - Johnson Drive Storage Complex, Unit 7, Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lots of nice plus size women's clothes, coats, etc.; some men's big sizes; furniture; lamps; plant stands; new ceiling fan; new digital TV antenna; welding helmets; some tools; new scented candles; too much to list. Priced to sell. H181d20* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 308 Town & Country Ln., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Little bit of everything.

M182d20* ------------------------------------------Estate Sale - 1025 McPherson, Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Furniture, tools, exercise equipment, drafting tables, office equipment & supplies, household & kitchen supplies, clothes and much miscellaneous.

P722d20* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 403 W. 13th St., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Glassware, clothes, plants, '98 Lumina car, books, blankets and miscellaneous.

K192d20* ------------------------------------------Main Street Mall, 1007 Main St., Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1-Day only, 15% off sale, see store for details.

M481d20* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 2002 E. 28th St., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Primitives, furniture, metal & wood shelving, old books & magazines plus collectibles, toys, wash tub on stand & lots of miscellaneous.

L481d20* ------------------------------------------2 Family Garage Sale - 1015 E 13th St., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - ? Lots of homegoods, clothing, home decor, miscellaneous.

L006d20* ------------------------------------------1817 Saint Joseph St., 4 Family Garage Sale, Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - ? Men's and women's clothes sizes S-XL, kids and infants all sizes, old trunks, tail light bar, Stihl chain saw, tailgator, BBQ grill, kitchen table, end tables and other home items.

T007d20* ------------------------------------------Storage Shed 91 at Trenton Self Storage. Located at the corner of 9th & Shanklin Street. Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - ?

Bargain prices & some free items such as a TV and power washer that needs work. Leaf/small stick mulcher, tools, chairs, movies & a lot of miscellaneous. G760d20* -------------------------------------------

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CLASSIFIEDS 1816 Eastview Dr., Saturday, September 21. Lawn chairs, oak table, folding oak mirror, vacuum, Bronco wine tote, books, bedspreads, novelties. J780d20* ------------------------------------------1719 Oak St., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Really nice modern plus-size clothing, junior girls clothing, baby & toddler boys & girls clothes, toys and miscellaneous.

Canceled if raining. B649d20* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 1300 E. 13th Court, Friday, September 20, 125 p.m. and Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - ?? Lots of miscellaneous.

A019d20* ------------------------------------------1708 Tower St., Saturday, September 21, 7 a.m. - ? Lots of household items, pool cover, fishing poles, treadmill, tackle.

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LAKE AREA Garage Sale - 3909 E. 10th St. (east of Lakeview), Friday, September 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Glider rocker, clothes, miscellaneous.

B174d20* ------------------------------------------2011 Mariner Rd., Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - ?

Loaded with tools, kitchen, fishing, decanters, collectibles.

Make offer on items. Don't miss this sale.

A697d20* ------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 2026 Mariner Rd., Friday, September 20, 4-7 p.m. & Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dining room table & 6 chairs, weed eater, games, chenille bedspread, bikes, clothing, lots of miscellaneous.

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Huge 4 Family Garage Sale 2615 Hunter Road, Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Household items; drone (new); rugs; Easter village; primitive items; garden cart; small appliances; Christmas decorations; bar stools; piano music; clothing - boys 4T to 7T/14-18, girls 16, women's to XXL, men's; lots more not listed. Postponed to September 28 if raining.

D101d20* ------------------------------------------Estate Basement Sale - 2001 Fisherman Rd., Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pots, pans, baking pans, pie plates, dishes, towels, sheets, blankets and so much more.

C180d20* ------------------------------------------1808 Sportsman Rd., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Toys, kids clothes, church pew, furniture, home interior, lots more.

H199d20* ------------------------------------------3821 Manor Dr., Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Something for everyone. Furniture, housewares, baby items.

Come check it out. D333d20* ------------------------------------------Multi-Family Garage Sale 1924 Fisherman Rd., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Baby/Adult clothes, home decor, lots of miscellaneous. H437d20* ------------------------------------------2615 Mariner Rd., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Clothing - juniors and medium, men's L-XL and miscellaneous.

S003d20* ------------------------------------------Large Garage Sale - 2125 Hunter Rd., Saturday, September 21, 8 a.m. - ? Lots of tools, guns, household items, smaller pieces of furniture.

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LOCAL Foreign Film Club At NCMC

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Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks recently made a visit to Trenton Middle School, talking with students in Charley Crimiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth grade computer class and Paige Orndorffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life skills class.

Ms. Crooks talked with the students about her role as mayor and listened to their ideas for economic development in Trenton.

North Central Missouri College will begin its Foreign Film Club with a series of films this fall semester.

The club intends to watch the movie, then discuss the showing as a group. The club will meet on the following dates to discuss the following films: Sept. 26, â&#x20AC;&#x153;La Strada,â&#x20AC;? directed by Federico Fellini; Oct. 24, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the Right One In,â&#x20AC;? directed by Tomas Alfredson; and Nov. 21, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cache,â&#x20AC;? directed by Michael Haneke.

The club is open to the public, and all films will be shown in Cross Hall 208, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Math instructor Eric Christopherson and IT helpdesk specialist Nathan Vandevender are hosting the club on the NCMC campus.

To learn more, persons can contact Christopherson or Vandevender at 660-359-3948, ext. 1337 (Christopherson) or ext. 1224 (Vandevender).

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How the strengths of a community can be used to keep it a viable place for persons to live and work was the topic of a program presented by Andrew McCrea on Wednesday in Trenton. The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri sponsored the program, which included a presentation of examples from communities who saw positive outcomes from efforts from â&#x20AC;&#x153;those who saw a need and a vision.â&#x20AC;? Around 40 persons attended the presentation at The Space in downtown Trenton.

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DEATHS Robert Floyd Garten Robert Floyd Garten, a 79year-old resident of Laurie, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at the American Legion Hall, Zack Wheat Post 624, located at 852 American Legion Drive in Sunrise Beach.

Bob was born on Feb. 16, 1940 to Romaine Floyd and Laura Marie Ashford Garten, in Leavenworth, KS. He grew up in Craig, Russellville and North Kansas City. He graduated in 1958 from North Kansas City High School, where he was an outstanding track athlete for the Hornets.

Bob attended Northwest Missouri State University, where he received a degree in business education and subsequently achieved his masters and specialist degrees at Central Missouri State University.

Bob had an outstanding career in education as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Excelsior Springs, Maryville, Fort Osage, Trenton and Chillicothe school districts, retiring in 1994 to a life of leisure and happiness at the Lake of the Ozarks, his favorite place on Earth.

Robert Floyd Garten

He is survived by his son, Kendall (Kimberly) Garten of Blue Springs; his daughter, Karla (Donald Sladek) Garten of Independence; grandchildren, Jessica Elliott of Independence, Morgan Elliott of Kansas City, Kohl Garten of Kansas City and Katie Garten of Blue Springs; a sister, Laura Annice Penton Williams of Arizona; and a brother, William Garten of Lamar.

Memorial donations may be made to the Zack Wheat American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach. Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles is in charge of arrangement.

Bob was a friend to all. He liked and was liked by everyone he met. We love you Dad.

Charles D. Leasor Charles D. Leasor, an 81year-old resident of Laredo, died at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at his residence.

His body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. No services are planned at this time.

Mr. Leasor was born on Sept. 23, 1937 at St. Louis, the son of Charles and Wilma Cross Leasor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired miner, working in mines in Wyoming.

He was married on Dec. 4, 1992 in Green River, WY to Martha Ann Meeker.

He is survived by his wife, Martha of the home; two sons, Charles “Bud” Leasor of Kentucky and Donnie Leasor of Trenton; one step-son, Jeff

Charles D. Leasor

Brinkley and his wife, Billie of Trenton; one brother, Paul Leasor and his wife, Judy of Sullivan; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences can be left at www.resthavenmort.com

CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Associate Civil Tower Loan of Missouri vs.

Joel Cummins. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $2,247.13. The case involved a promissory note.

World Acceptance Corporation of Missouri vs. Aaron J. Christon. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $901.39 and costs. The case involved breach of contract.

World Acceptance Corporation of Missouri vs. David E. Burkeybile and Janna Burkeybile. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $2,354.48. The case involved breach of contract.

Synchrony Bank vs. James Hines. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $5,407.62 and costs. The case involved breach of contract.

Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Aleisha Fair. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $912.65. The case involved breach of contract.

Discover Bank vs. Jesse Wills. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $9,071.79 and costs. The case involved a contract dispute.

Chillicothe Plumbing Supply Inc. vs. Jeff Corbin. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $3,237.51 and costs.

The case involved a suit on account.

Capital One Bank (USA) NA vs. Shawn A. Littleton. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,256.93 and costs.

The case involved a suit on account.

Kirksville Missouri Hospital Company d/b/a Northeast Regional Hospital vs. Caitlin White.

The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $2,288.64 and costs.

The case involved a suit on account.

Discover Bank vs. Kelly Stevenson. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $6,001.26. The case involved a contract dispute.

Keith Arrested In Kansas

A man who had been wanted in Grundy County on a charge of child molestation has been arrested in Sedgwick County, KS. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 70year-old Scott D. Keith has UNERALS been arrested in Wichita, KS after a warrant was issued Robert Eugene Mullins charging him with a class B Graveside services for Members of the Joseph L. felony charge of third degree Robert Eugene Mullins were Norton VFW Post No. 919 of child molestation. He is acheld at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Trenton conducted military cused of having sexual contact Sept. 18, 2019 at Maple Grove rites. Participating were Tony with a child under the age of Cemetery in Trenton. Rev. Ralston, Sam Smith, Scott 14 by using his bare hand to Josh Gottman officiated.

Forman, Don Altes, Gary touch the child’s genitalia. The Mr. Mullins, a 95-year-old Altes and Lannie Harkins. incident allegedly occurred on Trenton resident, died at 11:48 Slater-Neal Funeral Home June 16 when Keith was living a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 of Trenton was in charge of in a residence on South Main at Liberty Hospital in Liberty. arrangements.

Street in Trenton. His current address is unknown.

Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring said it was initially The Spickard R-2 Board of tral Missouri to purchase a thought that Keith may have Education met on Monday at clothes dryer for the school. fled the country when the inthe school.

The dryer will be installed in vestigation into the crime Administrator Jonnie the next few weeks. began and Herring had sought Beavers reported that the The next meeting of the the assistance of the U.S. Marschool has received a grant board will be held at 6 p.m. on shal’s office to apprehend the through the Community Ac- Monday, Oct. 21 at the school. suspect.

It was with the assistion Partnership of North Centance of that office that Keith was arrested on Sept. 11. He has waived extradiction and A Trenton man was among to the list for attaining a grade was to be returned to Grundy students named to the summer point average of 3.5 or higher dean’s list at Missouri State on a 4.0 scale while finishing University in Springfield. six credit hours.

No injuries were reported in Jonathan Lamp was named a mishap that occurred Sept. 11 at the intersection of Hoover Drive and 28th Street.

According to Trenton Police A Trenton woman received minor injuries in a one-vehicle acOfficer Kami Nelson’s accicident on Monday morning, Sept. 16 in Sullivan County.

Shirley Ragan, 52 was taken to the Sullivan County Hospital dent report, the mishap ocin Milan for treatment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said curred when a semi truck she was the driver of an SUV that was northbound on Highway driven by Garry R. West of 5, five miles north of Milan, when it struck a deer in the roadway. Trenton pulled from a gas staThe vehicle received minor damage. Ms. Ragan was wearing a tion and onto Hoover Drive, where he stopped behind other safety device.

The accident was investigated by Trooper K.J. Cool, who was vehicles at the stop sign on Hoover Drive. Scott A. Ewing assisted by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department.

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Spickard Board Holds Meeting

Local Student On Honor List

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson The following cases were heard by Putnam County Associate Judge Samuel Frank in the absence of Judge Hudson.

Christina D. Airey,Trenton, pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous driving license violation and was fined $25 and $41.50 costs.

Zachoriah A. Campbell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without financial responsibility and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

John D. Danks, Galt, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs.

Crystal L. Edwards, Trenton, pleaded guilty to assault and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs.

Jesse M. Harding, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct and was fined $200 and $41.50 costs.

Brittany N. Roberts and Brylan R. Shaw, both of Trenton, pleaded guilty to being minors in possession of a alcohol and were fined $300 and $41.50 costs.

Barbara A. Russell, Laredo, was sentenced to pay a $50 fine and $41.50 costs on a charge of obstructing traffic, of which she had earlier been found guilty.

Lawrence Felton, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to two counts of operating a vehicle with defective equipment and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs on each charge.

Stephan D. Elliott, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of peace disturbance and was fined $250 and $41.50 costs.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petition Filed April D. Swank vs. Brandon L. Swank.

Petition Granted Charissa Harvey vs. Kevin Harvey.

REAL ESTATE Mitchell Liberty and wife to CS Holdings Trenton LLC. Everett H. Albers to Thomas L. Albers and others.

County on Sept. 17, where he will be held without bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 24.

Cash bond was set for a Ridgeway man arrested in Harrison County after failing to appear in court on several charges.

According to the sheriff’s office, Glen M. Roberts, 49, was arrested for failing to appear in court on charges of driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor; operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, a class D misdemeanor; operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, a class A misdemeanor; and failing to display plates on a motor vehicle, an infraction. Bond on that charge is $800 cash only, but he has another $50 cash-only bond for failing to appear in court on a charge of not wearing a seat belt, an infraction.

Roberts is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Sept.

24.

Ticket Issued In Accident

Trenton Woman Hurt In Mishap

of Trenton was the driver of a truck that was pulling a trailer and pulled onto the roadway, trying to pass West’s vehicle on the right. The report states that he failed to yield to stopped traffic as he came out of the parking lot and struck West’s front passenger side bumper with the driver’s side of his trailer.

Ewing was ticketed for failing to yield to oncoming traffic near an intersection.

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Miss Missouri To Be In Parade The reigning Miss Missouri, Simone Esters, will be among the special guests of the Trenton Marching Band Festival Parade during this year's Missouri Day Festival.

In addition to appearing in the parade on Saturday morning, Oct. 19, Miss Esters has also been invited to perform at both the band festival’s indoor competitions and the field show competition at C.F. Russell Stadium later that day.

The featured twirler for Marching Mizzou, Miss Esters will present a baton twirling exhibition at both venues.

Currently a senior at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Miss Esters is studying convergence journalism with an emphasis in emerging media. Her involvement on campus includes Mizzou Panhellenic Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, Desire to Aspire and Marching Mizzou. As Miss Missouri, she serves as an ambassador to the Children’s Miracle Network and volunteers for both True North and the Ronald McDonald House.

Miss Esters was crowned Miss Missouri 2019 in June competing as Miss Metro St. Louis. In addition to being named Miss Missouri, she was selected as the overall evening wear/social impact statement preliminary winner and the overall talent winner, earning over $14,000 n scholarship money.

As Miss Missouri, Miss

Simone Esters

Ester will promote her social impact initiative of “Leave Your MARK,” which emphasizes the importance of mentoring, especially in the lives of at risk kids. She advocates for the increase in both the quality and quantity of positive mentoring relationships. In an effort to leave her own mark, Simone has developed her own 501(c)3 non-profit, Writeous Girls, Inc., which is founded upon a curriculum that empowers young girls through all forms of writing.

The 35th annual Missouri Day Festival Parade rolls at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 19 in downtown Trenton and is sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club.

Entries for the parade are currently being accepted by registering at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce website, www.trentonmochamber.com, and going to Missouri Day Parade Festival, then clicking on “parade information.”

Physician Joins WMH Staff Internal medicine physician Khannah Smith, MD has joined the Wright Memorial Hospital Physicians’ Group medical team.

Dr. Smith will begin treating patients in early October. As an internist, she has a special interest in providing adult primary care and managing chronic diseases.

Dr. Smith grew up in Hickory County, and, prior to becoming a physician, served eight years in the Army Reserves, including two tours overseas. She graduated from the University of MissouriKansas City School of Medicine in 2013. After completing an internal medicine residency at the University of TexasMedical Branch in 2016, Dr. Smith was awarded the Thomas N. and Gleaves T. James Centennial Medal for Excellence.

After graduating residency she stayed at UTMB, first as a chief resident for a year, and then as an assistant professor of internal medicine. While at UTMB, she taught medical students and residents in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. She served as the Powell Team Medical Director as well as a member of the UTMB Opioid Stewardship

Dr. Khannah Smith

Committee and Elective Course Committee for the School of Medicine.

"My husband and I are truly excited to be back in Missouri and here in Trenton at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group," Dr. Smith said. "Saint Luke’s is a tremendous health system and I’m excited for the opportunity to be a part of it. Rural health care is my passion, and I’m eager to start providing care for the community of Trenton and the surrounding region.”

Dr. Smith and her husband, Alex have two dogs and two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving, listening to live music and traveling.

Nursing Home Board Meets The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors met on Tuesday, hearing several reports.

Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Administrator Donita Youtsey reported the board discussed work on energy projects involving upgrades to a new HVAC system and window replacement. She

also presented her monthly report.

An executive session was held to approve minutes from the Aug. 20 closed session.

A special meeting has been set for 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept.

20 in the conference room of the nursing home. An executive session for personnel and legal matters is planned.

PSAT/NMSQT Testing Planned College-bound Trenton High School juniors will have the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the high school.

The PSAT serves as the screening test for students wishing to be considered for inclusion in the National Merit Scholarship program. Juniors who rank in the top of the Class of 2021 plus any juniors whose parents are employed

by UPS, FedEx, BNSF Rail-

way, Southwest Airlines or State Farm are strongly encouraged to take the test. Parents of juniors should also check with their employer to see if that business is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship program.

The cost to take the test is $16. Interested students may sign up and pay in the high school office and receive a study guide to help prepare for the test.