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TRENTON

Trenton, MO 64683

Friday, September 28, 2018

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 155th Year - No. 8

Electric Rate Decrease Gets OK

TRENTON CITY COUNCIL

Rate Study Planned

Trenton Municipal Utilities electric customers will see a 5 percent reduction in their bills following action taken on Monday night during a meeting of the city council.

The decrease was approved on a vote of 6-1 and would take place with the November billing (based on October usage). That is also the same time that the city’s winter rates would go into effect.

The decrease is estimated to result in a $450,000 reduction in yearly income for the electric department, which has come under scrutiny by Mayor Dr. Nick McHargue, who said he believes the electric department reserves are too high. He reiterated that position again at Monday night’s meeting, calling any reserve over 1 to 3 percent “obscene.” According to information presented at the Sept. 18 utility board meeting, the electric department has reserves of just over $3.2 million, representing 36 percent of the department’s yearly revenue collections.

Voting in favor of the decrease were William Fisher, Larry Porter, Brad Chumbley, David Mlika, Larry Crawford and Jennifer Hottes. Travis Elbert was absent and Glen Briggs voted no, stating he did not want to do anything with the rates until a rate

study could be done, which he said would give the council needed information to make a better informed decision.

The council did finally approve having a study done, however, it took four votes to get to that point as Mayor McHargue vetoed two different votes on the rate study issues.

The first motion involved setting a $2 million cap on reserves in the electric department and having the study done, which councilman Fisher, who made the motion, said would allow the council to adjust the rates a second time, either up or down, if needed. That motion passed 5-2 with Chumbley and Porter opposed. The mayor vetoed the vote, which was unable to be overridden as the second vote was also 5-2, with the same two individuals opposed. Six votes are needed to override a veto.

The second motion to have the electric rate study done was passed on a vote of 6-1, with Chumbley opposed. After a veto by the mayor, a roll call vote was taken and the veto was overridden on a 7-0 vote.

TMU Comptroller Rosetta Marsh said that an estimated cost for a rate study is $15,000. She noted that the Burns and McDonnell engineering firm had done

Trustees OK E Early Bond Payoff For Barton Farm

NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE

North Central Missouri College trustees approved plans for early repayment of the Barton Campus bond issue during a meeting on Tuesday evening that also included a fall semester enrollment report.

Barton Bond Repayment With approval of the early repayment, trustees plan to use $167,145 from the amount budgeted this year for the bond payments, with another $171,799.28 coming from bond fund reserves held by UMB Bank. An additional $200,000 from the proceeds of the sale of Whitley property near Columbia will also go toward the repayment and college reserve funds of $573,314.11 will also be used.

The remaining principal on the bond issue is $1,080,000, with remaining interest of $351,865 and administrative fees of $22,472 for a total of $1,454,337 left to be paid on the bond issue. With the decision to pay the bonds off early, the college will realize a gross savings of $342,078.61 and a net savings of $279,078.61 when estimated interest lost on the reserves used are considered.

Associate Vice President of Business and Finance Tyson Otto said the college has the

Board Meeting

scheduled to take place on Nov. 15.

Green Hills Head Start Green Hills Head Start Director Dr. Beverly Hooker told the board that the program’s change of scope application has been turned down by the Administration for Children and Families/Office of Head Start. The changes listed in the original application included closure of the Hamilton Head

Enrollment ‘Encouraging’

North Central Missouri College President Dr. Lenny Klaver gave a fall enrollment report at Tuesday night’s board of trustees meeting, which shows 1,228 students enrolled, not counting dual credit, which pushes that total to 1,834 when those students are included.

When compared to last year, that is a 2.4 percent increase without dual credit and a .01 percent increase with dual credit included. When looking at figures from two years ago, that number is 14.2 percent higher without dual credit and 6.7 percent when it is included.

When looking at credit hours, enrollment is off .07 percent without dual credit and up 1.1 percent with dual credit over last year and up 7 percent without dual credit and up 6 percent

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with dual credit over Fall 2016. The 2018 figures do not include enrollment for the second eight-week session of the fall semester.

Dr. Klaver presented information on how NCMC’s enrollment trends compare to other community colleges in Missouri. In looking at head count, NCMC is one of only two institutions that have recorded an increase in enrollment. His data showed that Moberly Area Community College has experienced a 6.22 percent increase in head count over last year and a 3.16 percent increase in credit hours.

Mineral Area Community College has experienced a 21.96 decrease in enrollment over last

National Weather Service

Cloudy and colder through Saturday night with highs in the upper 50s and lows in the 40 and a chance of rain. Warming back up to near 80 on Sunday and Monday. The high on Monday at the Government Weather Station at Trenton was 81, Tuesday’s high was 82, Wednesday’s high was 66 and the overnight the low was 41. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 69, the low was 49.

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Briefs...

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Meeting Agenda Set

The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the courthouse.

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

Important Election Dates

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election is nearing and absentee ballots are now available, according to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard.

Mrs. Spickard said the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 balloting is Wednesday, Oct. 10. She also said absentee ballots for that election are now available in her office, located on the second floor of the courthouse.

The deadline to cast an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, with the last day to register an absentee ballot by mail being Wednesday, Oct. 31. Those wishing to register to vote or to cast a ballot are reminded to bring a photo ID. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 1, the Trenton Municipal Utilities water treatment plant will begin utilizing free chlorine, or a free chlorine conversion, to its water system as part of its disinfection procfess.

According to water treatment plant operator Steve Reid, this entails feeding free chlorine instead of chloramines (chlorine combined with ammonia) as the disinfectant is leaving the water treatment plant. This is being done in an effort to improve water quality and will affect customers of TMU, the Grundy County Public Water District #1, the city of Galt, western Sullivan County and the city of Spickard. This process will occur for approximately three to four weeks.

Reid noted that water will be safe to drink, however, customers may notice possible odor, taste, discoloration and small particles in the water. TMU will attempt to flush out those items from the mains with directional flushing, however, there is a possibility that some color, odor and taste may get into the service line. Low pressure in the water lines might also occur during this time.

For more information, persons can contact the water treatment plant at 359-3211.

R-9 Student, Staff Flu Shots

The Trenton R-9 School District is partnering with the Grundy County Health Department to offer flu shots to middle school and high school students and staff at the end of October.

Consent, immunization history and screening question forms are being distributed to parents and staff members, with school officials asking for the forms to be returned to the student’s/staff’s respective school office by Friday, Oct. 5. Insurance information (for billing purposes) should also be included on the consent and history forms.

TMS/THS nurse Tasha McCall said no one will receive a vaccine unless a consent and history form has been filled out and signed. The school district will order vaccine based on the number of forms returned, with the actual immunization date to be announced once the forms are received.

For more information, persons are asked to contact Ms. McCall at the middle school, 359-4328.

On The Field...

The THS girls tennis team celebrated Senior Night with a big win on Tuesday. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap of the match with Lexington, along with recaps of THS girls golf, TMS football and THS and TMS volleyball.

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a financial analysis of the electric department in 2014.

She presented council members with a consulting firm report on factors that should be looked at in determining minimum reserves for an electric utility.

The reduction does not include water and wastewater rates, which were not considered by the council. It was noted at previous meetings that bond covenants in those departments require a certain amount of money being available to assure bond payments can be made.

The council was informed that the city has received a $1.2 million federal grant for airport improvements, which would include expansion of the runway as well as realignment of the taxiway. There is no local match required for this money. City Administrator Ron Urton noted that an update of the city’s airport improvement plan completed by Olssen and Associates at a net cost to the city of $5,000 helped the city receive the federal funding.

The council also asked Urton to begin the process of collecting back rent owed to the city by Green Hills Animal Nutrition or face eviction from its facility at

Water Disinfection Change

ability to save a considerable amount of money and noted that the bonds became “callable” in June. He noted that the sale of the Whitley property was what prompted him to bring the option to the board, with those proceeds available to use for such a project. With total cash reserves of around $8 million, he said, he is very comfortable with trustees taking this action as it still leaves a “healthy fund balance.” The repayment is

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MISSOURI DAY Saturday, Oct. 20

33 Bands Will Take Part In Festival

Fall is in the air and the 22nd annual Missouri Day Marching Festival is around the corner.

Thirty-three schools bands will be gathering in Trenton on Saturday, Oct. 20 to take part in the evaluative events that are being provided the participating bands in parade, auxiliary, drumline, and field show. The Missouri State High School Activities Association has sanctioned this event.

The parade will start at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Crowder Road and Main Street, continuing south on Main to Ninth Street, where it will go on Ninth to Normal Street. Band competing in other events planned that day will exit at Normal so they can proceed to Trenton High School for the remainder of the morning and early afternoon auxiliary and drumline events scheduled in the THS gym, starting around midmorning. There is no admission charge for any of the events held in the gym.

Scheduled to get under way at 12:30 p.m. will be the field show competition at the C.F. Russell Stadium in Eastside Park. There will be an admission charge of $5 for adults and $3 for children sixth grade and older. Children below the sixth grade will be admitted free. Gates at the football stadium will open shortly before the first field band performs The 33 schools are scheduled to take part in the marching festival include: Adair County R-1, Albany, St. Joseph Benton of St. Joseph, Brookfield, St. Joseph Central, Concordia, East Buchanan, Glasgow, Grandview, Green City, Hallsville, Kirksville, St. Joseph Lafayette, Linn County of Purdin, Marceline, Meadville, Milan, Moravia, IA, Newtown-Harris, North Andrew, North Harrison of Eagleville, North Kansas City, Princeton, Putnam County of Unionville, Rock Port, Savannah, Scotland County of Memphis, Slater, Stanberry, Sweet Springs, Winnetonka of Kansas City and Worth County. Trenton will be performing in exhibition in the band, colorguard, drumline and field competitions.

The competition times and schools participating include: Colorguard - THS Gym Linn County, 9:43 a.m.; Meadville, 9:50 a.m.; Albany, 9:57 a.m.; Adair County R-1, 10:04 a.m.; North Harrison, 10:11 a.m; North Andrew, 10:18 a.m.; Milan, 10:25 a.m.; Worth County, 10:32 a.m.; Concordia, 10:39 a.m.; Rock Port, 10:46 a.m.;

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PAGE 2 • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 HIGH SCHOOL GOLF 

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SPORTS

Grand River Conference Tournament

Three Golfers Earn All-GRC Honors The Trenton High School girls golf team was third on Monday at the Grand River Conference Golf Tournament at the Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course in Cameron. Trenton carded a team score of 457 to garner the third-place finish in a field of eight schools - five of which had enough golfers to post a team score.

Individually, Trenton shined with three golfers finishing inside the top 10 to earn all-conference honors.

Werthen Gass, who entered the tournament as the defending GRC champion, just missed a repeat, placing second individually at the event with a score of 85. Her score was a single stroke off the top spot as Stanberry’s Allison Marticke took home the GRC’s Champion Golfer of the Year title with a score of 84. “Werthen had a very solid day,�

Trenton Coach Travis Mullenix said. “As we all know, she’s a great golfer and proved it again today. Allison Marticke had her by seven strokes on the front nine, but Werthen held it together and simply played her own

game and ended up just one stroke behind her.�

Gass parred four holes on the way to a front-nine 43 and posted four more pars and a birdie on the back nine, finishing with a 42.

Behind Gass, Maci Henson and Oakley Madden each earned all-conference honors as well. Henson carded a 102, good for seventh place individually, and Madden carded a 107 at the tournament, placing her ninth individually.

Henson had two pars and a birdie, all on the front nine where she finished at 43 and equalled Gass’ opening-nine mark. She would come back to the pack on the back nine, however, finishing with a 59. Madden, meanwhile, carded nine-hole splits of 49 and 58 to arrive at her total. She parred one hole on the day. “Oakley’s first-ever medal of her career turned out to earn her all-conference, so I’m very proud of how she played,� Mullenix said. “Oakley and Maci both played extremely well on the front nine holes. They started on

holes eight and nine so they really had to grind through the back nine, put that behind them and shoot well on the front to have a chance at allconference honors and that’s exactly what they were able to do. “I was glad to see Maci play well enough to earn her second all-conference medal. She’s really coming along at the right time of the year.�

Also in action for Trenton were freshmen Mari Atup and Josie Chumbley. Atup’s 163 rounded out Trenton’s team total while Chumbley finished with a 171.

GALLATIN TRIANGULAR Trenton traveled to Gallatin on Tuesday to make up the previously rained out Gallatin Quad, which became a triangular when Hamilton dropped out. The Bulldogs carded a 244 at the event, finishing right between Gallatin (226) and Lawson (261).

Werthen Gass was the medalist at the event, carding a 47 with four pars to edge Gallatin’s Jacklyn Maize, who was runner-up with a 52.

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Trenton had three golfers earn All-Grand River Conference honors at the GRC Tournament in Cameron on Monday. They included, from left, Werthen Gass, second, 85; Maci Henson, seventh, 102; and Oakley Madden, ninth, 107.

Behind Gass, Maci Henson shot a 56 with one par, Oakley Madden carded a 63 and Ann Airey and Mari Atup shot scores of 78, one of which was used to round out the Trenton team total. “Werthen played pretty well,� Mullenix said. “She was able to record four pars on the day which helped to earn her medalist honors. She just had a couple of minor hiccups on holes six and eight, where she double-bogeyed, otherwise, it was a good day

GOING OUT IN STYLE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Trenton Bulldogs 9, Lexington Minutewomen 0

Trenton Blasts Lexington

The rain, wind and cold temperatures did little to dampen the spirits of the Trenton High School girls’ tennis team on Tuesday as the Bulldogs celebrated Senior Night with a 9-0 dispatching of visiting Lexington at the THS tennis courts.

Not only did Trenton send its seniors out with a win, the Bulldogs did so in dominating fashion, winning every match in the dual and allowing Lexington just four points in the nine matches combined. “It was a great finish to our regular season,� Trenton Coach Tammy Ockenfels said. “I am very proud of my three seniors - Emma Gilham, Elle Neal and Latorrie Johnson.

They’ve all been out for tennis all four years of high school and are positive leaders both on and off the court.�

Trenton’s seniors led the way on the court against Lexington. Johnson and Neal combined for an 8-1 doubles win and Gilham teamed with Lexi

for her. Maci, similarly, had two holes that she struggled on, which hurt her score, but she hit a bunch of good shots and ended up fourth overall.�

With the split, Trenton moved to 23 in duals on the season.

Trenton’s golfers were back in dual action on Thursday, playing host to Richmond at the Riverside Country Club. It was the final home dual of the year and Gass, Trenton’s lone senior, was scheduled to be honored at the dual.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Trenton Bulldogs 2, Brookfield Bulldogs 0 East Buchanan Bulldogs 2, Trenton Bulldogs 1

Trenton Tops Brookfi fie eld, Falls To East Buchanan

The Trenton High School volleyball team saw plenty of fellow Bulldogs this week, traveling to face the Brookfield Bulldogs on Monday and playing host to the East Buchanan Bulldogs at home on Tuesday. vs. EAST BUCHANAN After scoring an initial 2515 win in game one, Trenton saw visiting East Buchanan rally back to win game two 25-14 and game three 25-17 to steal the match.

Karli Provorse led Trenton with 10 kills, six blocks, two assists, eight digs and an ace.

Teresa Yoder added six kills, 12 digs, an ace, a block and an assist and Melea Farmer had six assists, three aces and seven digs. Saedee Jackson had three kills and 11 digs.

Trenton’s junior varsity lost to East Buchanan 25-23, 10-

25, 7-15. vs. BROOKFIELD On Monday, Trenton picked up a win over Brookfield on the road, 25-15, 25-8. After fending off Brookfield in the initial game, Trenton sealed the match in dominating fashion, running away with a 17point victory in game two.

Provorse had four kills, two aces and an assist and Farmer added six assists, three digs and an ace. Yoder had three aces and Laura Carlson, Jackson and Allena Allen all had two kills.

Trenton also won the C match, 25-17, 20-25 and the JV match 25-17, 25-21.

Trenton was home on Thursday, hosting South Harrison. The Bulldogs will be at the Carrollton Tournament on Saturday.

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Senior Elle Neal hits a running backhand during Trenton’s 9-0 win over Lexington on Tuesday at the THS tennis courts. Neal also picked up a doubles win, combining with Latorrie Johnson for an 8-1 victory.

Gott for an 8-1 doubles victory as well. Kendall Crowley and Morgan Dolan put an exclama-

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tion point on the opening portion of the dual, scoring an 8-0 win over their Lexington opponents.

Singles play was more of the same for Trenton. Gilham won the number-one singles match by an 8-3 score, but all other Trenton players shut out their singles opponent with 80 wins - Neal at number two, Crowley at number three, Johnson at number four, Gott at number five and Dolan at six.

With the win, Trenton

closed the regular season with an 8-6 overall record.

Trenton will next be in Class 1, District 16 Tournament action. Seeding has yet to be determined for the tournament.

Tennis district team tournaments are hosted by the higher seed until the finals, which will be hosted this year by Savannah - also the host for the individual district tournament.

More information on the tournament will be posted at www.republican-times.com as it becomes available.

Sports Briefs...

JV Football Team Falls 14-6

The Trenton High School junior varsity football team was on the road on Monday night, falling 14-6 to Princeton in a two-quarter contest.

The Bulldogs took a 6-0 lead on an eight-yard touchdown run by Tyler Siemer. Trenton’s attempt at a two-point conversion failed. Princeton came back with two scores, however, converting one two-point try to pick up the victory.

With the loss, Trenton’s junior varsity fell to 0-4 on the season. The Bulldogs will be back on the field next Monday, playing host to Milan. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

TMS Football Team Scores Win

The Trenton Middle School football team traveled to Princeton on Monday night for a two-quarter game and returned home with a 20-14 victory.

After Princeton took an initial 6-0 lead, Trenton got touchdown runs of 68 and 27 yards from Jarek Habelitz and a two-point conversion run from Coleman Griffin to take a 146 lead after one quarter.

Each team scored once in the second quarter, Trenton doing so on a 79-yard run by Habelitz, who had 174 yards.

Trenton moved to 2-2 on the season with the win. The middle school team wil host Milan next Monday in a game scheduled for a 5 p.m. kickoff.

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Teresa Yoder serves during Trenton’s 25-15, 14-25, 1725 loss on Tuesday night. Yoder had six kills, 12 digs, an ace, a block and an assist in the match.

TMS Volleyball Team Splits

The Trenton Middle School volleyball team drew a split on Monday night on the road in Carrollton. Trenton dropped the A game 25-8, 25-18, but came back to win the B game 25-15, 25-13.

Trenton’s A team is now 4-3, while the B team sits at 52. Both middle school squads will be back on the court on Monday, Oct. 1, playing host to Cameron in Trenton. Action begins at 5 p.m. in the TMS gym.

Grundy Splits In Novinger

The Grundy R-5 softball and baseball teams were in Novinger on Monday, drawing a split. R-5 took the softball game 26-9 while the baseball team fell 10-1.

In softball action, Emma Baxter tripled and drove in three runs for Grundy and Hannah Garcia had two doubles and two RBIs. Abby Webb doubled and drove in two runs as well and Grace Larson collected three hits and an RBI. Bri Carpio also had three hits, one a double.

For the baseball team, Tim Metcalf was one-for-two with the team’s lone RBI. Andrew Garcia had two hits in the loss and scored the Panthers’ only run.

Grundy’s softball team was back in action on Tuesday, falling 9-8 in Gilman City. Bri Carpio had two hits and three RBIs in the loss.

Both Grundy teams host to Novinger next Tuesday in Galt.

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Week 6

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SPORTS

Milan @ Trenton

Can Trenton Solve Undefeated Milan?

For the past two years, teams in the Grand River Conference that were struggling could circle the Milan game on their schedule and peg that for an opportunity to right the ship.

This year Trenton is struggling, but the Milan Wildcats are anything but a pushover.

Milan was 1-9 in 2016 and just 2-8 last season, but the Wildcats have done a complete 180 in 2018. Entering Friday night’s showdown at C.F. Russell Stadium in Trenton, the Wildcats are undefeated at 5-0 and tied for the GRC lead with South Harrison and Gallatin at 3-0 in league play.

A lot of Milan’s struggles over the past two years can be attributed to the Wildcats starting young players at key spots.

Those players have grown up, however, and Milan has blossomed into a powerhouse “They are talented kids getting another year under their belt,” Trenton Head Coach Brandon Boswell said. “I think last year,

too, they were young, but they also had a lot of injuries. Now that they have experience and they are healthy, we are seeing what they can be.”

Trenton, meanwhile, is still looking to eliminate turnovers.

After three giveaways last week, Trenton has turned the ball over 20 times through five games. That’s more turnovers than Trenton had all of last year when the Bulldogs lost 10 fumbles and threw nine interceptions.

Trenton and Milan will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday. Live updates from the contest can be found online at www.republicantimes.com as well as on the R-T’s Facebook page.

A pre-game tailgate sponsored by the Black and Gold Coffee Shop will be held prior to the game at the Eastside Park shelterhouse. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. and is an eatwhat-you-want, pay-what-you-want event.

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Hannah Oshel slides into home plate during the Trenton Middle School softball team’s home match-up with Putnam County on Tuesday night on Johnson Field. Oshel was called out on the play, but Trenton would pick up a 12-2 win, the Bulldogs’ third-straight victory. Megan Spencer picked up the win in the circle and was three-for-three at the plate with two doubles.

Jena Harris had a two-run single for the Bulldogs. The win moved the TMS A team to 3-6 on the season. Trenton’s B team scored an 8-7 win, moving to 2-3-1 on the year. Trenton’s teams return to the diamond on Thursday, traveling to Gallatin. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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Quick Look At The Milan Wildcats

Head Coach: John Dabney, 13th year at Milan 2018 Record: 5-0, 3-0 GRC Last Week: Won 43-14 at Putnam County Milan defeated its chief rival Putnam County last week, snapping a two-year slide versus the Midgets. Milan has been breaking a lot of losing streaks this season and is currently the only undefeated team in the Grand River Conference at 5-0. The win last week guaranteed the Wildcats at least a .500 season and a win over Trenton Friday night would clinch a winning record for Milan for the first time since 2014.

Who To Watch: Jamuel Pagan, Sr. (6-0, 200), FB #34 The Milan fullback has eclipsed 100 yards in all five of Milan’s games this season. Last week against Putnam County, Pagan had 121 yards and three touchdowns. Pagan ran for 92 yards against Trenton last season in a 28-8 loss to the Bulldogs.

Who To Watch: Dominic Dabney, So. (6-0, 180), RB #41 The younger brother of Milan’s quarterback Ryan Dabney has been having a strong season as well. Though he doesn’t have the numbers Pagan does through five games, he certainly has to be a focus for the Trenton defense as well.

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The Final Word

OP/ED

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by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor

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Council Got It Right...Sort Of

The Trenton City Council on Monday night voted to decrease rates by 5 percent for Trenton Municipal Utilities electric customers and, although it came in a different vote, also agreed to have a rate study conducted to help the city determine what rates should be in the future.

While I agree that the city should review its electric rate structure to make sure that a decrease is warranted, changing the rates should be put on hold until such a study has been completed.

Diane Lowrey Don’t get me wrong. I love the fact that my electric rates will be going down beginning with my November bill (which is also when the winter rates kick in, making that decrease look even larger). However, I also want to make sure that the city council doesn’t come back to customers (including me) in a few months, after the study is done, and say “Oh, we were wrong. We’ll have to take back that decrease because it was too much.” Which is why I think the council should have opted to do the study first before making any decisions in regard to rates.

A rate study is a great idea and kudos to the council for agreeing to have one done. Having covered utility meetings for the newspaper off and on for 40 years (more on than off), there is a lot to understand when it comes to the financial aspect involved in running a utility, especially when you don’t deal with it on a daily basis. By employing a firm whose job it is to work with utilities and look at the many factors to consider when setting rates, the council will get a much better understanding of the financial needs of the utility when making an informed decision as to how much to charge its customers.

Hopefully, when completed, the study will back the council’s decision to drop the rates by 5 percent and maybe, just maybe, suggest that the rate could come down even a little bit more. However, if the study comes back telling the council that it took too much of a cut and that some, or more, should be added back, I hope members are ready to hear from their constituents about how the city raised their rates.

It’s always the rate increase that customers remember - it’s never the decrease.

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The FDA has announced a major crackdown on retailers selling vaping products to minors. If the industry doesn't clean up its act, Gottlieb says, the FDA will ban the flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes that attract underage users and appear designed to get them hooked.

This is a much-needed, tougher approach on a multibillion-dollar industry profiting at the expense of children's health.

The threat is especially surprising coming from such an industry-friendly administration that has tended to shrug off public health concerns in favor of jobs and campaign donations. The FDA should follow through on its tough talk and restrict the products that have helped create this new generation of nicotine addicts.

Vaping has increased 75 percent among high school students this year compared to 2017, according to the FDA's preliminary data. This comes on the heels of years of rapidly increasing use among adolescents.

Young users often don't realize they are inhaling nicotine laced with flavors like mango, gummy bears and cotton

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candy. And teens who vape are more likely to end up smoking cigarettes.

A study in JAMA Pediatrics found that 12- to 17-yearolds who vape are twice as likely to become regular smokers within a year. The teenage brain is ripe for addiction, and the long-term health effects of vaping are unknown. After years of falling rates of teenage smoking, vaping threatens to reverse those gains.

Nicotine isn't the only danger. The vapors can affect immunity, and teens can develop chronic bronchitis and bloody mouth and throat sores. Vapor can also inflame cells and make it harder for sores to heal. The cartridges of "juice" containing nicotine, propylene glycol, solvents and flavorings may also become carcinogenic after heating and before inhaling. E-cigarettes have not undergone the extensive toxicology reviews required of other food and drug items.

The five largest e-cigarette manufacturers, which operate with little oversight, have 60 days to produce plans to stop underage use of their products. If their plans fall short, the FDA has threatened to block sales of their products.

E-cigarettes may help some established smokers reduce or even quit their tobacco use. But these gains must not come at the expense of children. Imagine a 12year-old having a nicotine fit because a teacher confiscates a vaporizer designed to look like a thumb drive.

No parent would want Big Tobacco marketing mangoflavored cigarettes to children. It's no less abhorrent when children are lured with nicotine disguised in chocolate or mint vapor.

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Fifteen members of Chapter MN, PEO traveled to Jamesport on Monday, Sept. 17 for a program and meeting.

Members observed candlemaking at the Farm House Collection, demonstrated by the owners, Mike and Linda Bohannon. They shared how the candles were made and told about their business, which has stores in three communities as well as shipping their candles to other stores in the U.S. Robin Brown was in charge of the program.

The group then met at the

Dutch Pantry for a meal and meeting, with President Robin Wilson presiding. The group voted to sponsor Maddie Critten in her efforts to obtain funds from the PEO Educational Loan Fund. She is continuing her education in the field of radiology and is a student at Cox College in Springfield.

The next meeting of the chapter will be on Monday, Oct. 1 with Pam Johnston as hostess and Beth Caldarello as co-hostess.

The Gleeful Red Hatters met on Sept. 21 and traveled to Jamesport for a luncheon and meeting with Norma Dougan as hostess.

Queen Mother Sharon Hicks conducted the meeting and announced that Jean Rousselot and Cleah Stratton had birthday anniversaries in September. Ms. Rousselot an-

nounced that dues will be collected at the October meeting.

Those present were Phyllis Anderson, Norma Dougan, Beth Kennedy, Dorothy Nichols, Jean Rousselot, Cleah Stratton and Sharon Hicks.

Mary Lou Crawford will host the October meeting. The time and place will be announced later.

Judy Jackson Gabby Miller and Hope Smiley were the candlelighters on Sunday morning, Sept. 23, at the Galt Christian Church. Brian Peterson read the opening scripture and prayer. Opie Peterson gave the communion devotion and Jerry Berry and Jim Westergaard gave the communion prayers. Bob Loyd sang for the special and Stan Richardson gave the message, "If We Really Love God," using various scriptures. Stan and Mary Helen took shut-in communion.

The Galt Baptist Church held services on Sunday morning, Sept. 23. Gene Schreffler's message was "How to Overcome Evil," using various scriptures.

Jerry and Sharon Berry ate supper on Wednesday with Ruby Elliott and attended the Galt Lions Club fish fry on Saturday evening. Jim Westergaard also attended the fish fry and helped with the prepa-

rations. Danny and Colt Berry visited on Sunday afternoon with Jerry and Sharon.

Stan and Mary Helen Richardson spent Friday night in Moberly with the Barry Richardson family and watched their grandchildren play soccer. Mary Helen attended the Town and Country Garden Club meeting on Monday afternoon at the home of Martha Maloney in Trenton.

Les and Lora Jackson and Judy Jackson spent Saturday night and Sunday with Logan, Meagan and Henley Jackson in Columbia. Other guests for Sunday lunch were Greg and Rose Marie Batson. A party was held for Henley's fourth birthday anniversary.

Stan and Mary Helen visited Everett Cunningham on Sunday afternoon at the Center Point Hospital in Independence. Everett is now at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

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Church Activities

General CWF M Meeting Held

Red Hatters Go To Jamesport

The Trenton High School Class of 1957 met for lunch on Sept. 24 at Dino's Diner.

The group visited and gave updates on activities held over the THS alumni weekend.

Those in attendance were Nadine Terry, Carol Martin and Jerry and Shelda Ward, all from the Kansas City area; and Ramona Meservey, Peggy Robinson, Beverly Trump and Wallace and Jacky Mack, all from Trenton.

The next luncheon will be held on Oct. 29 at Dino’s.

teered to deliver prayer shawls when needed. The group voted to donate $150 to the Backpack Buddies program. Tools of Hope will be collected the last two Sundays in October by the Ward Circle.

The devotion was presented

by Mrs. Maloney using scripture from Thessalonians 5:1224. The meeting closed with the CWF benediction.

There will be no October meeting. The group will meet again on Nov. 20 in the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church with the West Circle serving as hostess.

Nine members were present for the monthly meeting of the Wesley Methodist Women on Sept. 13 with Barbara Knudsen as hostess.

Patti Martin gave the devo, tions from “Mornings with , Jesus 2018,” sharing a reading

by Jerri Meecham based on 1 Thessalonians 5:24.

Betty Cox introduced Karen Otto and Connie Reed of the North 65 Center, who gave a brief history of the center and outlined the financial resources available to the center as well as a description of the many programs and activities that occur at the center. They emphasized the need for volunteers to help with meal delivery and other activities.

The group approved a dona-

tion of $400 to the Cherokee Nations and one for $200 to the North 65 Center to be used for the new roof. Pat McWilliams reported on visits 8 she had made to members of the congregation. Wenda Seymour and Babe Roy were designated as chairmen for the annual Soup Day in November.

Two new prayer shawls were given to the group by Marge Schapaugh, with one being dedicated to present to the daughter in-law of Ed and Mary Holt.

The Oct. 11 meeting will be hosted by Pat McWilliams with Barbra Adams having devotions and Wenda Seymour giving the program.

Members of the Lunch Bunch of the First Assembly of God Church met on Sept.

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Pastor Del Weyer gave the prayer before the meal.

Others attending were Kristi Weyer, Pastor Micah and Erin

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Six members and one guest, Rise Holloway, attended the Sept. 18 general CWF meeting at the Royal Inn Pizza.

The meeting opened with President Cindy Stewart leading the group in the CWF prayer. Courtesy chairperson Nema Rowoth reported get well cards were sent over the summer to Verla Harlan, Talma Joiner, Bob Wimer, Barbara and Bob Crow, Betty Austinson, Joyce Schuett, Tom Eads and Janet Vaughn. Phyllis Tuggle was sent a sympathy card and Lois Elaine Hawker was given a birthday card.

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Dockery Chapel

Jordan Cox The Praise Team opened the morning service at Dockery Chapel United Methodist Church on Sunday Sept. 23.

Betsy Price and Rochelle Wright were the morning candlelighters. Pastor Doug Franklin gave the children's moments, telling about the Armour of God, which is found in the book of Ephesians.

Kathy Madden brought the joys and concerns before the congregation, followed by a time of lifting them in prayer.

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Dockery Chapel will hold its annual Harvest Dinner and Bazaar on Oct. 13. Kathy Patterson announced the Woody's Annual Hayride will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 and will also include a Halloween party. All attending may wear costumes if they so desire. Questions may be directed to Kathy Patterson or Richard Woody. The closing hymn, "He Leadeth Me," was sung preceding the benediction.

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SATURDAY Serve Trenton, C.F. Russell Stadium, 8 a.m.

Singspiration, Grundy Center Church, 6:30 p.m. Food and Fellowship to Follow.

Church Women United Thrift Shop open, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serve Trenton, C.F. Russell Stadium, 8 a.m.

MONDAY THS Classes of 1936-43, Dino’s Diner, 8:30 a.m.

Chapter MN, PEO, Hodge Presbyterian Church, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Community Food Pantry, Food Pantry Meeting Room, 5:15 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.

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

Veterans Help, Hy-Vee, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WIC Recertification and Check Pickup by Appointment, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919, VFW Hall, meal at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Veterans Mobile Medical Unit, Wright Memorial Hospital parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Call 816-922-2000 for appointment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi, North 65 Center. 10 a.m.

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

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Corn And Soybean Harvest Continues

Temperatures last week averaged 73.8 degrees, 9.0 degrees above normal.

Precipitation averaged 0.48 inches statewide, 0.56 inches below normal. There were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sept. 23.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 10 percent very short, 30 percent short, 57 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus.

Subsoil moisture supply was rated 23 percent very short, 31 percent short, and 46 percent adequate.

Corn matured reached 89 percent, 13 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.

Corn harvested progressed to 43 percent this week. Corn condition was rated 19 percent very poor, 20 percent poor, 30 percent fair, 24 percent good and 7 percent excellent.

Soybeans coloring reached 77 percent, 14 percentage points ahead of the five-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves progressed to 41 percent, 11 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.

Soybeans harvested reached 5 percent this week. Soybean condition was rated 7 percent very poor, 18 percent poor, 31 percent fair, 36 percent good and 8 percent excellent.

Cotton bolls opening reached 90 percent, 8 percentage points ahead of last week and 36 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.

Cotton harvested reached 9 percent this week. Cotton condition was rated 10 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 50 percent good and 13 percent excellent.

Rice harvested progressed to 45 percent this week. Rice condition was rated 11 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 50 percent good and 22 percent excellent.

Sorghum turning color progressed to 89 percent, while sorghum matured reached 57 percent and sorghum harvested progressed to 17 percent this week. Sorghum condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 18 percent poor, 35 percent fair, 33 percent good and 9 percent excellent.

Winter wheat planted for 2019 progressed to 4 percent this week, 2 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.

AGRICULTURE

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by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

BEEF FARMS CHANGE AS SCIENCE IMPROVES MEAT QUALITY

Twitter tells me there’s a revolution in the beef business. Making quality beef with genetics changed all.

I’ve seen lots of changes in beef. As a farm writer, I’ve seen it dramatically in the last 20 years of research from MU Thompson Farm, Spickard.

The last couple of decades brought learning and acceptance of fixed-time AI. There’d been artificial insemination before. But, it was a slow, cumlabor-intensive bersome, system of breeding cows. It took a month of watching to see when a cow was in heat, ready to breed.

AI was a hit or miss proposition. It took a cow herd manager who knew how long to wait before inseminating, the scientific word for breeding -- or doing work of a bull.

When Dave Patterson came to Mizzou, he brought a new idea. He came from Kentucky because MU had cows ready for research.

He developed a system in which all beef females could be bred at one time, or at least one morning. That saved labor. At the other end, it added uniformity to calf crops.

AI allows using the best genetics in a breed. A cow herd owner doesn’t have to own the bull. A farmer buys stems of

semen to fertilize all cows.

Few can afford to own the best bull in the breed. Now any owner can afford to buy a “straw” of semen, even one straw for each cow in a herd.

Semen selection brings genetic uniformity. \MU research led to creating Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers. That comes with an MU protocol sheet, or recipe, for better beef calves. \Buyers of calves, whether herd replacement or feeder calf going to the feedlot, quickly learn value of uniformity. SMS heifers brought premium prices. Buyers of weaned calves paid extra for calves of similar size, age and genetics. That was a revolution. wo things became obvious.

There’s value to herd owners who achieve calving ease in their herds. That was the first thing that led to higher prices at auctions. More important, it lowered death rates of calves and first-calf heifers.

Better breeding not only brought calving ease but also added carcass quality at the feedyard. It took time to appreciate that value. Now, it’s driving change in the beef business.

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Most of us rarely eat Prime beef. That goes to elite buyers and eaters. When I started writing about quality only 3 percent of all calves through a plant in a day would grade Prime, A few more graded Choice, but most graded Select, the low grade.

That’s improved in recent years. Farmers now know to meet consumer needs.

Meeting eaters desires keeps beef prices from sinking as fast as pork and poultry prices. Eating habits change.

Consumers willingly pay for taste, tenderness, juiciness of prime and choice.

Foreign buyers pay even more than domestic shoppers.

Change in consumer desire backs that Twitter report on a quality revolution.

Missouri has the edge.

Farmers across the USA are learning.

All extension farm practices I’ve written about over the last half century have this in common: Early adopters benefit most from ideas taught by extension.

Why do herd owners delay?

It takes more management and work to use protocols. It also takes more teaching by Extension.

Now I worry about downsizing in Extension. Education stays a good investment in homegrown know how.

Ideas in this story need a book to explain. But, the info is there waiting to be used.

Send ideas to duanedailey7@gmail.com.

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Forage Systems Field Day Focuses On Drought

Drought was the main topic of interest during the annual Forage Systems Research Center field day, which took place on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

The event featured eight speakers, the majority of whom were focused on showcasing ways farmers and producers could deal with the drought-like conditions across a good portion of Missouri. Not only did farmers and producers from Missouri and surrounding states attend the event, five Linn County high schools also spent the morning at the Center.

“It was a great event, and I appreciate everyone taking a moment to come out and see what we’re researching at the Forage Systems Research Center,” Superintendent David Davis said.

“The weather was just about perfect and our tour wagons were full throughout the morning.”

The field day had two wagon tours and a walking tour. Dusty Walter, director of natural resources with CAFNR’s Agricultural Research Centers, discussed managing timber resources during drought. State Climatologist Pat Guinan filled attendees in on how they can participate in the drought assessment process.

“Dusty and Pat have been regulars at our field day for years,” Davis said. “They do a great job with our attendees and provide important information to everyone who stops by.”

Eric Bailey, Joe Horner and Blake Conrad were grouped together on one wagon tour. Bailey, a state beef Extension specialist, shared winter feeding options to help cow-calf producers through drought-induced feed shortages. Horner, a dairy and beef Extension specialist, presented on the economic impact of drought on livestock operations. Conrad, a Linn County Farm Service Agent, discussed the USDA programs available to help farmers through the drought.

“The drought has had a major effect on the cattle in our area,” Davis said. “We thought it was important to highlight what livestock farmers can do when dealing with the drought-like conditions.”

Gatlin Bunton, Josh Tooley and Valerie Tate highlighted the second wagon tour. Bunton, a graduate student in weed science at MU, shared his results from evaluating the forage nutritive values of common pasture weeds. Tooley, a Mizzou graduate student studying forage physiology, talked about his sunn hemp/tall fescue research project. Tate, a Linn County Extension specialist, gave an update on stretching winter stockpile resources.

“We have some great students doing some really important research at FSRC,” Davis said. “Valerie plays a key role in Linn County, helping farmers all over the county.”

FSMA T To Hold Certification Workshops

Fruit and vegetable growers can meet training requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) at workshops at various locations throughout Missouri.

FSMA includes rules for produce growers that are intended to reduce the risk of contamination from E. coli, listeria, salmonella and other disease-causing microbes, said Londa Nwadike, consumer food safety specialist with University of Missouri Extension and Kansas State Research and Extension. The rules set standards related to water quality, use of manure and compost, and worker health and hygiene.

Dates and locations: Oct. 3, Mount Vernon.

Oct. 4, West Plains.

Oct. 29, Lamar.

Nov. 7, Windsor.

November (date to be announced), Jamesport.

Dec. 4, St. Peters.

Dec. 7, Kennett.

Dec. 12, Barnett (tentative).

Jan. 10, 2019, at the Great Plains Growers Conference, St. Joseph.

The one-day workshop covers how to iden-

tify risks, best practices to reduce risks, key parts of the FSMA’s produce safety rule, and how to develop a farm food safety plan.

Participants will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Course Attendance from the Association of Food and Drug Officials that verifies they have attended the course, which is a requirement for compliance with the FSMA produce safety rule. Certificates are issued to individuals who attend the course and do not stay with the farm or organization if those individuals leave.

For the workshops in October through December, visit the website, extension2.missouri.edu/programs/food-safety for details and registration.

For the Jan. 10 workshop, details and registration will be available in due course at www.GreatPlainsGrowersConference.org.

For questions, persons can contact Nwadike at 816-482-5860 or Patrick Byers at 417-8592044.

The workshops are sponsored by the University of Missouri, Kansas State University, Lincoln University and the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Shifts In Trade And Tariff Policies Cause Uncertainty

Large supplies of meat and dairy, possibly record-setting tons, are coming to U.S. consumers.

For consumers, this can be good news with lower prices at grocery cases. For producers of beef, pork, chicken and milk it doesn’t bode so well.

In a mid-year baseline update for livestock and dairy, University of Missouri economist Scott Brown offers mixed outlooks.

U.S. consumers have shown strong demand. But farmers gearing up for rising exports grew their herds. With shifts in trade and tariff policies, uncer-

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“It is difficult to pin down how much meat and dairy products will go to exports,” Brown says.

Combined per capita pounds of beef, pork, chicken and turkey will be almost 19 pounds more this year compared to 2014. That’s a 9.5 percent boost. Further, a 3.5-pound increase looms in 2019.

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If not, the growing supply moves through the market chain only with price cuts.

With that uncertainty, farm prices are projected to decline for fed cattle, hogs and chickens, Brown says.

“Beef export demand has grown thus far in 2018,” Brown says. For the first half of the year, those exports were up 196 million pounds above 2017. That helped offset a 480million-pound growth.

For pork, exports grew 176 million pounds out of a 422million-pound growth, January to June. “Weaker pork prices helped move exports,” Brown adds.

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For hogs, increasing sow numbers with high production per sow pushed pork growth up for the last four years.

Growth continues through at least 2020, Brown says.

Exports offset a large part of pork increases. That left per capita supplies at or below historical levels through last year.

Now trade doubts and production growth push domestic pork supplies next year to the highest levels since 1981.

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Not helping pork is lack of return of the strong bacon demand in 2017.

On the poultry side, wholesale chicken prices hit records for three weeks this spring at $1.20 per pound. That had been seen only two other weeks in history. That was surprising, Brown says. Poultry production was high and chicken in storage was 10 percent above a year ago.

Chicken prices could retreat as production grows and demand returns to normal.

Turkey prices still struggle as they have for the past 18 months.

Egg demand regains footing following two years of low prices.

In the expansion mode, dairy cow numbers will likely

grow in 2018 even as milk prices hit the lowest since 2009. Large herds in Texas, Kansas, Idaho and Arizona keep cow numbers largely unchanged.

Dairy exports have remained impressive, Brown says, although low prices triggered federal milk price margin protection for some dairy farms.

High production in livestock and dairy kept the consumer price index for food below 2 percent for the fourth year in 2018. The CPI runs less than the rate of inflation.

This baseline update came in conjunction with the MU Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute baseline.

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Soybean Quality Can Affect Bacon

To make better bacon, feed a better soybean. Bryon Wiegand, University of Missouri food scientist, studies the use of Missouri’s high-oleic soybean oil in livestock rations.

In a report at Soy Day, Wiegand joined MU faculty telling farmers how their soybean checkoff dollars support research.

They spoke at the Bay Farm Research Facility east of Columbia.

MU plant breeders developed soybean varieties high in desirable high-oleic oil, a monounsaturated fat used in healthy diets.

“Bacon becomes a favorite garnish on everything,” Wiegand said. Bacon isn’t an unsaturated fat. His research shows higholeic traits from the soybean transfer to animals.

High-oleic oil helps heart-healthy characteristics and adds storage life to food.

The pork industry stores tons of pork sides to make bacon, Wiegand said.

Introducing “new soybean uses” talks, Tony Stafford of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council said, “Farmers took a serious hit on soybean prices in the last 90 days.” Markets show a $2 per bushel drop in prices.

“With fewer exports, we must find new uses,” Stafford said.

Both pork and soybean exports were hit by retaliatory tariffs from China. Chinese use both soy and pork in their diets, making them big buyers.

Using high-oleic soybean oil and meal isn’t new for Wiegand.

He started livestock ration studies on lambs. Like cattle, sheep have rumens that break down feed into usable nutrients.

But rumens alter oleic carbon chains and desirable traits don’t easily pass to animal meat or fat.

Pigs, broilers and laying hens are non-rumen animals. “Pigs are what they eat,” Wiegand said. “The oleic nonsaturated fat passes through to animals.”

His research continues. “Broiler chicks have been fed higholeic soybean diets, but that data isn’t analyzed,” he said.

Next up is a laying hen study. This isn’t to improve hen flesh for chicken soup but to improve egg yolks. “Already you can buy eggs with high omega-3 fatty acid,” Wiegand said. “We aim to add high-oleic content.”

Another high-oleic soybean study continues at the MU South Farm, where 30 steers are on oleic feed.

Soy Day, sponsored by the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, featured other researchers from the nearby Bradford Farm, part of the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. A big part of merchandising council dollars goes for research helping farmers.

MU researcher Andrew Scaboo leads a team of plant breeders making new soybean varieties.

Kevin Bradley, MU weed scientist, told of his studies to alleviate off-site damage from herbicides.

John Lory, MU Extension soil scientist, led talks on MU certified strip trials on farms across the state.

High-oleic soybean varieties were first developed by MU plant breeders. They used non-transgenic methods. Non-GMO crops open European Union markets.

MU holds the patent with USDA on the high-oleic oil soybean. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council owns exclusive licensing of varieties from its research dollars. Dollar returns come to Missouri farmers.

Soybean is top cash crop in Missouri.

Breeding high-oleic soybean came from MU plant geneticist Grover Shannon and USDA Agricultural Research Service scientist Kristin Bilyeu at MU. For lunch at Soy Day, food was deep-fried in high-oleic oil.

Earlier, the merchandising council estimated 18 million soybean acres are needed to meet U.S. demand.

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by Tim Baker Northwest Region Horticulture Specialist MEASURING THE DROUGHT

As a weather observer, I knew that we had been getting some pretty good showers here in Gallatin during August. But at the end of the month, I was surprised that we were actually above normal for the month.

That was certainly helping our drought situation, at least here in Daviess County.

If you are interested in seeing my observations for Gallatin, check out the climate page on my web site. There is a link to it on my drought web page (http://extension.missouri.edu/n whort/drought.aspx).

Some graphical representations of the drought can be found in my water balance charts, on the climate page, under evapotranspiration. The May through August chart shows the dramatic decline over the summer in how much moisture we lost through ET vs. how little rainfall we received. But then it also shows the improvement that started

with August.

And on the precipitation page, you can see my measurements here in Gallatin for August… actually 2.60 inches above normal.

Of course, my observations are only for one point on the map. To gauge the overall extent of the drought, people such as Dr. Pat Guinan, Missouri State Climatologist, will have to look at the big picture, taking into account measurements from all over the state.

While the situation has improved, we still have a way to go, to recover the low lake levels in some city reservoirs, and to improve our soil moisture. To show how short we are, I found some interesting statistics that Dr. Guinan had put together. In his presentation to the Drought Assessment Committee (which I mentioned in an earlier column), Dr. Guinian gave some background on how this drought had developed starting in July, 2017.

In the year from July 2017 to the end of July 2018, Gallatin received 25.61 inches of precipitation. The normal amount is 44.09 inches, which means we were 18.48 inches below normal through that time period.

Cameron came in at 15.67 inches short, and St. Joseph was 17.62 inches below normal.

The August rains did improve the situation. The Drought Monitor of September 4 has removed all D4 drought in Missouri except for a small area around Kansas City. Most of Daviess, DeKalb and parts of a few other counties remained in D3 drought.

When the remnants of Hurricane Gordon were first forecasted to come to Missouri, it looked like the center of low pressure would track up to Kansas City and then curve to the northeast, right through Daviess and Caldwell counties.

That isn’t what happened, needless to say. In fact, most of the rainfall we got that week occurred before Gordon was even close to Missouri. So I doubt that much of what we did get can be attributed to Gordon.

So is the drought over? For much of our region, it isn’t. D3 drought maintains its grip on parts of several counties, including Daviess. And as I write this column on the morning of September 13th, there isn’t a drop of rain in the forecast for Gallatin over the next seven days.

ASF Virus Could Come To U.S.

U.S. pork producers should be aware of an emerging swine disease, says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Corinne Bromfield.

Chinese pork producers reported the 13th outbreak of African swine fever on Sept. 6. It has appeared since August in several locations in China hundreds of miles apart. This leaves researchers scratching their heads over how it spreads from one area to another, says Bromfield.

This is the first time ASF has appeared in eastern Asia; concerns about the impact on the pork industry run high globally. The United Nations called for an emergency meeting of animal experts Sept. 5 to halt the spread of the fatal disease.

Its devastating effects include high fever, anorexia, diarrhea, abortion, skin hemorrhages and death. Groups of pigs huddle and shiver together, breathe abnormally and cough. Pigs usually die within a week of infection. Call your veterinarian immediately if you see high morbidity or mortality, skin discoloration or other signs of the disease in your herd, says Bromfield.

ASF spreads quickly from pig to pig through direct secretions, on contaminated objects and through ticks. No vaccine exists to control the disease. Culling remains the only control option.

Infection could occur during the shipping of

meat from one area or country to another, says Bromfield.

ASF virus can contaminate pork products and remain in pork for a long time. It does not infect humans who eat the contaminated pork, Bromfield says.

“We do not have ASF in the United States at this time, but if it were to come here, rapid detection is our best chance for eradicating the disease,” Bromfield says.

Hog feed made with ingredients from outside of the United States could put U.S. hogs at risk, she says.

MU Extension economist Scott Brown says the recent outbreak of ASF in China could have a huge impact on the pork industry at a time when hog prices are already low. It also could potentially raise prices for U.S. pork producers who could find new export markets. China produces and consumes half of the world’s pork, Brown says.

Bromfield says pork producers would benefit from a review of farm biosecurity practices now.

She recommends that producers ask their feed suppliers about the origin of their feed and what biosecurity measures they employ.

MU Extension swine veterinarians, engineers and economists are planning a set of biosecurity workshops in Missouri this winter. Look for updates at extension.missouri.edu.

Tips For Knowing When To Apply Fungicide To Soybeans

Not all soybean diseases require a fungicide application, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonnette.

Knowing if and when to spray fungicides saves money and reduces concerns about fungicide resistance, Bissonnette says.

She shares information about soybean diseases in a series of sessions on disease scouting throughout the state.

Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and MU Extension sponsor the sessions.

Timing, method and rate of application determine fungicide efficacy, says Bissonnette.

Many common diseases don’t affect yield and don’t warrant treatment.

Always follow label instructions for best results. Fungicides applied too early often lack efficacy, Bissonnette says.

Little fungicide may remain on leaves by the time disease shows. Most disease does not require a fungicide application before early pod development (R3 growth stage).

Bissonnette says farmers should check weather patterns and the disease-resistance level of their varieties when making fungicide application decisions. Regular scouting of the field, starting at the edges and walking to the interior areas, provides early detection of pests. Know your diseases.

Some are easily identified while others are harder to distinguish from other types of crop damage, she says. An in-

tegrated pest management system that includes crop rotation and the use of resistant varieties is always the best approach.

Bissonnette gives a brief overview of diseases that seldom require foliar fungicide treatment: • Septoria brown spot shows as brown spots in the lower canopy of soybean. It often appears early in the season. The disease causes leaves to yellow and drop prematurely but does not generally affect yield. It thrives during warm, wet weather and in continuous soybean fields. Rotate fields to avoid.

• Bacterial leaf spot appears in the upper canopy as small brown or light green spots surrounded by yellow halos. Both it and septoria brown spot appear around the same time and can be confused. It also does not affect yield and requires no treatment.

• Downy mildew first appears as pale green or light yellow blotches on the upper surface of young leaves. On the underside of the leaf, a gray, fuzzy growth appears after heavy dews. Fungicides are not recommended to control downy mildew. Crop rotation and clean seed are the best management options.

• Sudden death syndrome often looks like other diseases such as stem canker or brown stem rot. Unlike those diseases, however, the stems of soybean infected with the SDS fungus remain green. First

symptoms of SDS are yellowing (chlorosis) and tissue death (necrosis) between leaf veins resulting from the movement of a toxin from the roots into the leaves. Because infection is in the roots, the disease will not respond to foliar fungicide.

Choose resistant seed varieties and rotate crops between soybean and small grains or other non-host crops. Plant into warm soils and improve soil drainage.

• Soybean cyst nematode.

This microscopic roundworm historically has been controlled with resistant varieties, most of which contain genes from the PI 88788 resistance source.

However, the nematode has begun to develop resistance to these genes. In Missouri, two other resistant sources are available: Peking and Hartwig.

Bissonnette suggests testing soil for SCN nematode numbers. Test in the fall after har-

vest or in the spring before planting.

“Know your number,” she says. “Testing tells how many eggs are in the soil and provides insight for future management needs.” In a single season, three to six generations of SCN can appear, with each female containing around 250 eggs. To test for SCN, submit samples to MU’s SCN Diagnostic Lab. Visit scndiagnostics.com(opens in new window) for more information.

Rotating resistant varieties as well as non-host crops such as wheat and corn is suggested to manage SCN. • Charcoal rot. This lateseason disease appears in dry years. It overwinters in the soil, so it is important to scout fields with a known history of charcoal rot. Light gray discoloration and premature yellowing of the leaves occurs.

Leaves also are smaller than

normal. Fungicides do not help.

Bissonnette says frogeye leaf spot has been verified in parts of Missouri recently.

FLS, which can reduce yield by up to 35 percent, is one disease that can benefit from fungicide treatment. It generally appears in the middle of the growing season. FLS can be anywhere in the soybean canopy, but infection begins in newer leaves. The fungus that causes FLS survives in infected seed and soybean residue. It favors warm, humid weather. Rotate crops and select resistant varieties.

Agronomists at your county MU Extension center are available to help. You may also send plant samples to the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic. Call 573-882-3019 or visit plantclinic.missouri.edu(opens in new window) for more information.

The Trenton Rotary Club wishes to thank its many community friends and sponsors for our 15th annual fundraising event. Special thanks to the Trenton Parks Department, Trenton Municipal Utilities, Trenton R-9, North Central Missouri Fair Board, & Hy-Vee for their assistance in preparing for the fish fry.

Ammonia Treatment Can Help Hay Supply

Livestock producers can stretch short supplies of hay this year by using a simple ammonia treatment on bales, says MU Extension agronomist Rusty Lee. Lee says ammoniation boosts the nutritive value of poor-quality hay and makes it more digestible for cows and horses. MU Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts calls ammoniation a “secret weapon” in drought-stressed areas.

Lee says it is important to ammoniate only poor-quality hay. Higher-quality grass hay can become toxic with nitrates after ammonia treatment and cause “crazy cow” syndrome when fed. A maximum rate of 50 pounds of anhydrous ammonia per ton of straw should be observed to avoid nitrate issues.

Producers should not worry if their tall fescue is endophyte-infected before ammonia treatment, Roberts says.

MU research shows that ammoniated tall fescue is about five times less toxic than pasture, as the toxins break down during ammoniation.

The process takes one week to a month, depending on temperature, says Lee. If the temperature is 85 degrees or higher, one week is recommended. Treat two to three weeks in milder temperatures and up to four weeks when temperatures fall. Lee says three weeks is a good average.

Follow these steps: • Stack round bales in a pyramid so the covering will shed rainfall. Stack height is limited by width of plastic used to cover.

• Cover with 6 mil thick black plastic, the kind used to cover silage pits.

• Plastic sheeting should completely cover the stack with sufficient length to cover edges with soil or lime. Tamp soil down to create an airtight seal.

• Fill the ammonia tank with only the amount required for the stack being treated. This will avoid the risk of overtreating.

• Add ammonia slowly by cracking the valve on the tank.

Let ammonia trickle into the middle of the hay bales overnight. Wear proper safety equipment when working around ammonia.

• Air out bales three days before feeding to allow the ammonia to clear. Do not uncover in windy weather. Air out before testing forage to check improvement.

Cost to ammoniate is $20$30 per ton, depending on cost of plastic sheeting and ammonia in your area, Lee says.

For more information, persons can contact Lee at 573564-3733 or leerw@missouri.edu. They may also contact the agronomist at their county MU Extension center.

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Grundy Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Trenton, is one of 18 rural electric cooperatives in 13 states scheduled to receive loan funds to improve electric service to its customers.

GEC, which serves parts of north Missouri and southern Iowa, will receive a $10 million loan through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program administered through the USDA Rural Development.

The funds will allow GEC to add 379 consumers, build 109 miles of line, improve 80 miles of line and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $270,000 for smart grid projects.

GEC serves an average of 6,728 consumers over nearly 2,804 miles. Its service area includes the counties of Grundy, Mercer, Harrison, Sullivan, Putnam, Gentry, Daviess, Linn and Livingston counties in Missouri and Wayne, Decatur and Ringgold counties in Iowa.

A total of $398.5 million in loans is being distributed to projects nationwide, including $43.7 million for smart grid technology to increase system efficiencies. These include computer applications, twoway machine-to-machine communications, geospatial information systems and other tools to increase the reliability and efficiency of electric power systems.

Fiber Coming To Grundy County

The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission is pioneering a broadband delivery concept to provide fiber to the public in 10 counties in north central Missouri, including Grundy County.

According to a news release provided by the commission, the concept is to utilize right of ways for water distribution lines to significantly diminish the cost of fiber provision, especially in rural areas.

The added benefit is leak detection, conservation and cost-savings for the water districts and consumers.

Originally conceived by Chad Sayre, a principal at Allstate Consultants and a member of the ELCR Project Team, AquaSmart provides a tool to economically make broadband available. Development of a robust, rural broadband system is an announced priority by state and federal administrations and agencies, several rural associations and rural economic development advocacy organizations.

According to the news release, broadband in rural Missouri/America is largely a function of the economic viability of acquiring the right of way and running fiber across miles of countryside to connect sparsely populated areas and relatively small communities. The return on invest-

ment for a company or utility is simply not there. In response, both the state and federal governments have incentivized broadband development that, combined with AquaSmart, could be the game-changer needed to provide broadband to rural Missouri and America. The news release states there is funding and focus to close the gap and pump-prime investment in broadband provision to sparsely populated areas or communities separated by many miles.

“The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission was excited to have administered the first 10-county regional blueprint the state of Missouri completed,” Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Executive Director Randy Railsback said. “In addition to water, it confirmed with surveys and public meetings the absolute need for a solution to broadband in our region. We look forward to a final solution for broadband to the home.”

According to the news release, AquaSmart stand alone benefits for water distributors and users includes leak detection in front of the meter to drive down 15 percent water loss and cost; leak detection behind the meter to drive down citizen water loss and cost; maximization of legacy

lines (pressurization and chlorination) enabling greater quantities of water distribution; flexibility in water distribution to aid those experiencing a water shortage threat; lower personnel costs through utilization of remote read meters; stabilized water costs, potentially, leading to savings; greater survivability in times of drought, potentially avoiding herd reductions or shift productions, thereby stabilizing the economy; and enhanced ability to monitor ELCR for contaminants and ecological flows, thereby benefitting both water quality, cost of treatment and the environment, Benefits of broadband stand alone, according to the release, include enhanced educational opportunities for small school districts; enhanced telemedicine and health care opportunities to underserved areas; enhanced economic development and job creation opportunities; access to the global marketplace; increased agriculture production; enhanced agriculture conservation and chemical application practices; improved quality of life; enhancing accessibility to available workforce; and benefits to animal and crop production by enabling the use of hightech systems.

Steven Mitchell To Speak At Community Foundation Programs

“Bringing Life Back to Your Small Town, One Business at a Time - The Calico Rock Success Story” is the message guest speaker Steven Mitchell will bring to community leaders across northwest Missouri during two programs sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Mitchell will speak at Maysville from 7:30 to 11 a.m., then travel to Brookfield to speak from noon to 1:30 p.m. that day. The event at Maysville will be held at the Conley Center with a continental breakfast provided. The Brookfield presentation will take place at the First Presbyterian Church and will include lunch.

Mitchell, a business owner from Calico Rock, AR, will bring first-hand information on the successful re-vitalization of Calico Rock’s main street business district. A town of 1,000, Calico Rock, with the leadership of Mitchell and

the local museum board, raised money to buy seven main street buildings and put businesses in them. The businesses are debt-free and provide about $5,000 per month in added sales tax revenue for the town. At the time the project began, only one of 18 storefronts were occupied in Calico Rock. Now, all but two are operating.

The presentation by Mitchell will be followed by a question and answer session.

Andrew McCrea, noted radio and television roadcaster, will introduce Mitchell.

The cost for each session will be $20 and registration can by done by contacting the community foundation at 816232-2022 or by email at mary@cfnwmo.org. Payments can be mailed to 1006 W St Maartens Dr, Suite B, St Joseph, MO 64506 Payments will be accepted at the door with pre-registration. Checks are preferred.

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the airport. While utility bills are current with the business, City Clerk Cindy Simpson said that no rent has been paid since January 2017. Urton said he has talked with the business owner, but has received no response in requests for rent payments. Letters are to be sent to both the business and the bank that is financing the building, outlining the situation and the city’s request for payment.

In other business, the council (all votes were 7-0): • approved a recommendation from the Building and Nuisance Board to accept a bid from Advanced Environmental of Belton for asbestos removal and a list of four properties to be torn down, 1502 Day St., 1402 E. Ninth St., 119 Kavanaugh and 111 W. 11th St. • agreed to sell a 1985 fire truck on the website Purple Wave.

• approved a resolution of support for the “Main Street Approach” for revitalization of the downtown area.

• approved ordinances authorizing an agreement with Asplundh for tree trimming; changing an agreement with

Burns and McDonnell to add the headworks project to the city’s list of wastewater improvements; authorizing an agreement with Lamp, Rynearson and Associates for engineering services for water line improvements on Eighth, Ninth and Kumler streets; authorizing an agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation for the purchase of two trap machines at the city trap and skeet range; and releasing all interest in the Crimson Heights subdivision plat in east Trenton.

• discussed a $150,000 expenditure approved by the council for line expansion to the south substation, agreeing to revisit the expenditure with the utility committee.

• was told Larry Smith has been promoted to lieutenant of the police department, effective on Monday, and that a second officer, Jeff Spencer, is resigning from the department effective Sept. 27. That will leave the department two officers short.

• was told the street department has sold over 10,000 tons of asphalt this summer and that there would be a mass notification training session on Thursday.

Demolition Program Moves Ahead Members of the Trenton City Council’s Building and Nuisance Board moved forward with the 2018-19 demolition project during its meeting on Monday night.

The board recommended that the council approve a bid from Advance Environmental of Belton to do asbestos work on the four properties to be taken down as part of the city’s demolition project. The bid of $5,690 was the lowest of six received.

The board also voted to recommend demolition of property at 111 W. 11th St., owned by Tammy Posey, with city funds being used for the entire process, while the city will provide partial payment for three other projects to be demolished 1502 Day St., owned by Danny and Lindsay Stevens; 1402 E. Ninth St., owned by Greg and Katie Freeman; and 119 Kavanaugh St., owned by David and Cyndi Johnson. Owners of the last three properties have paid the cost of the asbestos inspection and will pay the difference of the cost for tearing down the structure after the city pays $1,750 for each property. The West 11th property will cost the city $14,803.

In other business, the board took property at 1609 Bolser St., owned by Sherry and Michael Knapp, and property at 1409 Lulu St., owned by Russell and Beatrice Shaw off the declaration of nuisance list, and added to the list properties at 200 W. Seventh St., owned by Karen Todd; 212 W. Seventh St., owned by Skyla Southwick; and 1011 Custer St., owned

by Colbi and Andrew Riley. Given additional time to continue work on property were Michael and Genee Weaver at 802 Grant St. (30 days); Michael and Ruth Smith at 812 Grant St. (90 days); and Lionel and Bette McAtee at 438 Crowder Road (60 days). Property at 1312 Gilmore St., owned by Marvin Knapp, was moved to findings of fact and property at 511 E. Ninth St., owned by Mark and Rhonda Towns, was moved to certificate of existence of dangerous buildings.

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year, with a 25.89 decrease in credit hours generated.

In discussing how NCMC, the smallest community college in the state, is bucking the trend of decreasing enrollment, Dr. Klaver cited the quality NCMC offers.

“Our goal is to ‘do small well’,” he said. “We are the smallest and we do it well.”

Dr. Klaver presented some demographics on the college’s current enrollment. The data showed 80 percent of NCMC students of “traditional” college age, which is 24 and

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Marceline, 10:53 a.m.; Putnam County, 11 a.m.; Brookfield, 11:07 a.m.; St. Joseph Lafayette, 11:14 a.m.; Hallsville, 11:21 a.m.; Grandview, 11:28 a.m.; Winnetonka, 11:35 a.m.; Savannah, 11:42 a.m.; Trenton (in exhibition), 11:49 a.m.; North Kansas City, 11:56 a.m.; Kirksville, 12:03 p.m.; St.Joseph Central, 12:10 p.m.

Drum Line - THS Gym St. Joseph Lafayette, 12:50 p.m.; Hallsville, 1 p.m.; St. Joseph Benton, 1:10 p.m.; Grandview, 1:20 p.m.; Savannah, 1:30 p.m.; Trenton (in exhibition), 1:40 p.m.; Kirksville, 1:50 p.m.; St. Joseph Central, 2 p.m.; BREAK.; Moravia, 2:24 p.m.; Albany, 2:31 p.m.; North Har-

under, and 69 percent of students are female. Students are overwhelmingly white, with 88 percent identifying as white, 5 percent identifying as Hispanic and 2 percent identifying as African-American.

The remaining 5 percent are listed as “other.” Dr. Klaver said 9 percent of NCMC students are from the college’s taxing district, with 73 percent residing in the college’s 16county service region. A total of 97 percent of students are from Missouri, with .02 percent coming from out of state and 1 percent being international students. rison, 2:38 p.m.; North Andrew, 2:45 p.m.; Scotland County, 2:52 p.m.; Marceline, 3:06 p.m.; Putnam County, 3:13 p.m.

Field Show - C.F. Russell Stadium Albany, 12:30 p.m.; North Harrison, 12:43 p.m.; Glasgow, 12:56 p.m.; Scotland County, 1:09 p.m.; Concordia, 1:22 p.m.; Sweet Springs, 1:35 p.m.; Rock Port, 1:48 p.m.; Marceline, 2:01 p.m.; Putnam County, 2:14 p.m.; BREAK; Brookfield, 2:45 p.m.; St. Joseph Lafayette, 3 p.m.; Hallsville, 3:30 p.m.; Grandview, 3:45 p.m.; Winnetonka, 4 p.m.; Savannah, 4:15 p.m.; Trenton (in exhibition), 4:30 p.m.; BREAK.; Kirksville, 5 p.m.; North Kansas City, 5:15 p.m.; St. Joseph Central, 5:30 p.m.

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Start Center, effective with the current school year; redistribution of five center-based child slots to other program center sites with ample waitlists; conversion of eight Head Start center-based slots to Early Head Start home-based child slots, increasing the EHS services in six of the nine Head Start counties; and reducing the funded enrollment from 227 to 223 federally-funded slots.

Dr. Hooker said a revised plan will soon be implemented and does not involve child slot conversion, funded enrollment decreases or a federal application for approval. Those revisions include redistribution of all 17 child slots formerly assigned to the Hamilton Center (which is closed) to the other eight Head Start centers in the project area, and submission of a written request to the Regional Grants Management Officer for disposition of the modular unit at Hamilton. Dr. Hooker said requests for conversion of Head Start-to-Early Head Start slots and a funded enrollment reduction may be included in the continuation application due in November.

In discussing the closure of the Hamilton site, she cited staffing difficulties as well as low recruitment of students as being the main issues.

In other Head Start action, the board declared several items as surplus property, including the modular classrooms at Brookfield (where a new building is to be constructed) and Hamilton. The items will be disposed of per federal requirements and NCMC policies. Head Start personnel items included the approval of the employment of Amber Lamp as the teacher assistant for Trenton/Chil-licothe and Taylor Turner as the Daviess-Grundy County home

visitor. The resignation of Cassandra Gulley as the Brookfield “B” Center teacher assistant was accepted.

Personnel In NCMC personnel items, the board accepted the resignation of Denise Guile as assistant bookstore manager, effective Sept. 6, and hired Elissa Zorn of Cameron as a full-time instructor in the nursing department. Her ninemonth contract will pay her $47,470 and she was also hired as a clinical instructor prior to her nursing instructor duties, which will begin on Dec. 3.

She will be teaching classes on the main campus, as well as in Maryville and Bethany.

Hired as part-time clinical instructors were Kaylee Nelson of Parnell; Lauren Stewart of Chillicothe; and Suzi Sykes of Tina. They will all be paid $250 per clinical day.

Doug Franklin and Brandon Gibler, both of Trenton, were hired as adjunct instructors, teaching fire courses at Trenton, beginning Fall 2018. Others hired as adjunct instructors include Dr. Debora (DJ) Champagne of Independence, who will teach sociology classes; Paul Johnson of Clarksdale, who will teach accounting courses; and Amanda Ozenberger of Fillmore, who will teach medical technology courses. They will primarily be teaching courses at the North Belt Campus in Country Club.

Other Business & Reports Trustees also approved the purchase of three welders from Praxair of Chillicothe at a total cost of $11,913 and a new organizational chart, updating the chart with new positions.

In other business, trustees: • saw the oath of office given to Dr. NiCole Neal, who has filled a vacancy on the board due to the resignation of Steve Busch.

• heard a report from Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre, who said

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the college is seeking a National Science Foundation grant that would provide $250,000 over a three-year period. He also reported that a meeting has been held with officials from Northwest Missouri State University to strengthen the ties between the two institutions in regard to the nursing and education programs. He said an articulation agreement has been signed with Columbia College in regard to the Child Development program.

• recognized Maryellen Harman, history/western civilization instructor, who is the college’s recipient of the NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award.

• heard a report from Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Kristen Alley, who updated the board on efforts to provide

counseling on campus. She also said that changes have been made to the offerings at the student cafeteria based on feedback from last year’s survey. She said the new offerings have been well-received and noted that efforts are being made to allow students to use their meal cards at the Cross Hall coffee shop.

• were introduced to new staff members Melissa Spencer, who is involved in recruiting and career services, and Ronna Owens, who is a library assistant.

• held an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters and real estate, with no announcement made.

The board plans to hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the Frey Administrative Center. That is a change in the regular meeting day as well as the regular time.

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Dear Annie: I have no one to go to about this. I feel so guilty for even saying this, but I hate my mom.

Both of my parents are alcoholics. Every time they drink, they don't know how to act, especially my mom. She is the worst type of drunk a person could be; she urinates on herself, and she yells. There have been times when she has tried to put her hands on me for hiding the alcohol from her. And just last week, on my 21st birthday, she dug her hand into the birthday cake my cousin had brought me and stole the money from the card. I could go on and on about how she acts when she's drinking. On top of this, she has her house's utility bills and cable bill in my name. The cable has been shut off.

When I was 16, I lost my after-school job and didn't work for a few months (but was in school). Now, five years later, she wants a chunk of every paycheck I get. I feel as if she should just keep her paychecks and I should keep mine and we could go on with our lives.

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She told me to walk or to ask my brother for a ride. Then she hung up on me. I called my brother, who lives at home still, and asked whether he could give me a ride. He said Mom refuses to give him the keys. Please tell me, isn't this messed up? Or maybe I'm crazy. But after today, I am done with my mom! -- Over This Dear Over This: There are many issues to address here, but the most time-sensitive one is your finances. If your mother is using your Social Security number to open utility accounts at her house without your permission, she is committing fraud. The havoc she is wreaking on your credit score could negatively impact you for years to come. Run a credit report so you can assess the damage. You're entitled to one free report a year. Visit

http://annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228. Then contact all the companies with which she's been accruing debt in your name, and dispute the charges. You can also report her actions to the Federal Trade Commission at https://identitytheft.gov and/or call the police and file a report.

I don't think you hate your mom. But you are bitterly angry with her. And that's not healthy. As Mark Twain said, "anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."

To help find a way to let go of some of that anger, I strongly encourage you to attend a support group for family members of alcoholics, such as AlAnon, LifeRing or SMART Recovery. I think you'd be amazed at how much better you feel simply by being in a room with people who have felt the same pain and frustration you're feeling.

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

Mdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years ExperiFOct26 ence.

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

Fdtf ------------------------------------------C&J Excavating 660-359-1484 Terraces • Brush Removal Building Sites • Ponds Ftf ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

FSep28 ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4.

Thdtf ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

TNov16 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks.

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FNov16 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FDec7 -----------------------------------------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.

Fdtf ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street.

660-359-2310.

Evenings Wed. & Thurs.

Introducing CHRIS BIRKHEAD Hair * Mani * Pedi SIERRA MCCORMACK Licensed Esthetician Lash Extensions * Lift & Tint Body Waxing PATTI is now doing Nail Dips.

FSep28 ------------------------------------------We now carry PELICAN COOLERS See store for details GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave. (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FNov2 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO * 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies STARTING JUNE 1 HRS: Wed. - Fri. 1-6; Sat. 9-3 Visa * Mastercard Mathews FNov2 -----------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton.

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ANDY'S AUTO BODY, INC We offer Paintless Dent Removal for all Vehicles! *Insurance Work *Quality Paint & Body Work *Autos & Trucks - All Makes & Models *All Work Done at an Affordable Rate 1736 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683 Phone: 660-359-3646 Fax: 660-359-6725 Andy Osborn, Owner 24 years of experience!

TSept11-Oct5 -----------------------------------------McCloud RV Service Authorized Heartland RV Service Center *Water Damage *Roof Repair *Hail Damage *Electrical *Sanitation *AC Units *Appliances *Awnings *Hitches & Towing *Custom Living Quarters All Insurance Claims Welcome!

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Service/Parts & Accessories All Makes & Models 1744 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO M-F 8-5, Sat. by Appt.

(660) 663-9722 TSept11-Oct5* -----------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook!

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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. FSep28 ------------------------------------------TROYER ROOFING 660-605-3951 Commercial flat/ low slope roofing. tf ------------------------------------------BLOWN CELLULOSE INSULATION 40 sq. ft. bag R19 $6.59 per bag.

FREE USE OF BLOWING MACHINE with 10 bags Bissell Big Green Carpet Cleaning Machine 24 hr. rental $24.99 48 hr. rental $34.99 Upholstery Attachment Available JIM’S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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

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Call Phil or Leah 660-359-3806 * 660-635-0434 * 660-635-0537 FSep28 ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield.

We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com FSep28 ------------------------------------------INSURE CAREFULLY, DREAM FEARLESSLY. Call (660) 359-3973 today to see how I can help protect what matters most. Cara McClellan, Agent, 1517 E. 9 St., Trenton, MO cmcclell@amfam.com AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE www.caramcclellan.com TNov30 ------------------------------------------CROW MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY 2314 Oklahoma Ave 660-359-2266 Home • Auto • Health • Annuity Farm • Commercial • Crop • Life Bill Miller, Shelby Glidewell, Montana Siemer, Clint Trump, Damien Little TNov16 ------------------------------------------FOR Medicare Supplements Nursing Home Insurance Life Insurance Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance & Annuities CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE! Ron Dougan (660) 359-0100 903 Main St., Trenton, MO. TDec14 -------------------------------------------

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CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FNov2 ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------------

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 ------------------------------------------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 651-238-2697 to discuss.

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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 engage$25 ment announcement 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 starts at $50 months Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TDec7 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids for a maintenance plan for Veeam backup and replication. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details.

N48d5 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids for a Managed Detection & Response as well as Security Assessments.

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N49d5 ------------------------------------------Laredo R-7 School is accepting snow removal bids until October 8, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Send bids to the school office. L45d28 -------------------------------------------

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Pest-A-Cator & Pest-A-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent repeller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T497d5 ------------------------------------------Butcher beef for sale, half or whole. 359-3228 or 654-1397.

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

"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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JOHNSON STORAGE, SPACE FOR RENT. 359-6910 TDec14 ------------------------------------------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 Robin Dennert at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------2 bedroom house for rent.

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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.”

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

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1724 E. 9th St. • Trenton, Mo. 660-359-2224

Fixer Upper! - Cheaper than rent! This is a 920 square foot home with a living room, kitchen with wood cabinets and stove and refrigerator, three bedrooms and a bathroom. It has forced air propane heat and window air.

The laundry area is off of the kitchen and the washer and dryer stay. This home features a brand new metal roof and also a new nice large deck. Great location at Trenton Lake with a nice quiet backyard! $20,000

New Listing - Move right into this two-bedroom home with a fenced-in yard, high-efficiency furnace, newer central air, newer roof, vinyl siding, and a 2 car detached garage. The home boasts a large living room with wood burning fireplace, enclosed front porch, formal dining room, kitchen with appliances included, laundry room with custom built-ins, bedroom with adjoining half bath, master bedroom with walk-in closets, remodeled master bathroom, and an office that is currently used as a third bedroom. $49,900

Price Reduced! - This home offers almost 3,000 sq ft of living space with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms! On the main floor you will find a living room, family room, dining room, and a large kitchen as well as 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The full, mostly finished basement features 2 more bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and another family room. Other details include a 2 car attached garage, large deck with gazebo, front porch, and located at the Trenton Lake area. $119,000 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton.

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Shelly's Pet Care. Appointments available Monday - Saturday, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648.

Thdtf ------------------------------------------K-9 Country Clip * Grooming * Suzie Murphy 16 Years Experience 660-359-6431 Boarding Available FNov2 -------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

Spickard R-II is seeking applications for a Title I Aide for the 2018-2019 school year. Position requires 60 college credit hours or passing the Paraprofessional Praxis. Salary will be based on experience but will start out between $13.00 and $15.00 an hour working 29 hours a week.

Applications can be obtained by contacting the Superintendent's Office at (660) 485-6121 or bschneiderheinze@spickard.k12 .mo.us.

S494d9 -----------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Teacher Aide, Trenton Head Start, 29 hours/week. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application, or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I. G500d28 ------------------------------------------The Pleasant View R-VI School District is accepting applications for a part-time computer technician. Position is open until filled. Applications can be obtained at the school or by calling 359-3438. The Pleasant View RVI School District is an equal opP45d28 portunity employer.

------------------------------------------Do you love animals and enjoy spending time with them? Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital is now accepting applications for a Kennel Assistant.

This position is part-time and may include weekend hours. If interested, please come by 210 E Hwy 6 to pick up an applicaH50d5 tion.

------------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is looking for a part-time Inventory and Purchasing Clerk. Position will be for approximately 20 hours per week. Computer experience is required. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO. Pay is $10 per hour. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. EOE. T153d2 ------------------------------------------Part Time Counter Clerk. Pick up application at People's CoOp, 1736 East 9th St., Trenton, MO. P154d9 -------------------------------------------

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE In Re: Rodney D. Newton, a married person TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Rodney D. Newton, a person dated married 08/29/2014, and recorded on 09/02/2014 Book 632 Page 314 as modified by judgment entered in Case No. 18AGCC0008 recorded May 23, 2018 in Book 656 Page 676 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Grundy County, MISSOURI, the undersigned SucTrustee, will on cessor 10/03/2018 at 2:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse 700 Main St. Trenton, MO 64683, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SW1/4 SW1/4 OF SECTION THIRTY-TWO (32), TOWNSHIP SIXTYONE (61), OF RANGE TWENTY-FOUR (24) AND IN THE NW1/4 NW1/4 OF SECTION EIGHT (8), TOWNSHIP SIXTY (60), OF RANGE TWENTY-FOUR (24), GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp.com Published in the Trenton Republican-Times File #: NEWRONO5 First publication date 09/07/2018 dsept7,14,21,28 ------------------------------------------

REQUEST FOR FUNDING

The Grundy County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund Tax Board is requesting organizations to submit a Request for Funding to the Board for consideration. The funds are to be utilized to provide services that will improve the health, nutrition and quality of life of persons who are sixty years of age or older residing in Grundy County.

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The qualifications are: 1. Shall be not-for-profit in nature, based in Grundy County.

2. The organization stands and agrees that the Tax Board reserves the right to negotiate any and all requests based on funding available.

3. The organization must have adequate staff and volunteers to perform functions necessary to implement the proposed program.

Requests will be accepted only on the Request for Funding Sheet provided by the Tax Board and may be obtained in writing mailed to: Senior Citizen’s Services Fund P.O. Box 103 Trenton, MO 64683

Completed Request for Funding Applications must be received by the Tax Board at the address listed above no later than 5:00 p.m., November 9, 2018. The Grundy County Senior Citizen’s Services Fund Tax Board hereby reserves the right to reject any or all requests.

Please provide your email address in case we should have to reach you.

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DEATHS

Mary Mercedes Koehl Gladbach

Mary Mercedes (Koehl) Gladbach died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018.

Survivors include two daughters, Marie Elizabeth (Terry) Dolan of Trenton, and Margaret Frances Gladbach of Columbia; and other family members.

A vigil service/rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury. Visitation will fol-

low at the church until 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at the church. Burial will be in the St. Raphael Cemetery at Indian Grove.

Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Raphael Cemetery Association.

Trenton Police Department Sept. 14: an arrest was made on a warrant at an east residence and officers investigated two nuisance violations in the east part of town and one nuisance violation at a west residence.

Sept. 15: officers responded to a motor vehicle accident at an east business and made an arrest on a warrant at a west residence. A missing person report was taken in the east part of town and officers investigated a false report in the downtown area.

Sept. 16: an arrest for domestic assault was investigated at a south residence and a subject violated a protection order at a west residence.

Sept. 17: two nuisance violations were investigated in the west part of town and three nuisance violations were investigated in the east part of town. Officers responded to a domestic dispute at an east business.

Sept. 18: officers responded to a nuisance violation in the east part of town, responded to a report of harassment at a west residence and were called to an assault in the east part of

town. Property damage was investigated in the east part of town and an arrest was made on a warrant at a west residence. Officers made an arrest for possession of a controlled substance in the south part of town.

Sept. 19: Officers responded to the north part of town for reports of trespassing, stealing, assault and a domestic dispute.

A nuisance violation was investigated at an east business.

Sept. 20: officers responded to a report of affray in the south part of town and made an arrest on a warrant in the downtown area. A subject was brought in for civil detoxification from the east part of town.

Sept. 21: officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the east part of town and went to a south residence to investigate a report of stealing.

Trenton Fire Department Sept. 26: firefighters provided medical assistance to the Grundy County EMS at three medical calls, all at east residences, and responded to a smoke alarm activation at at a residence hall on the campus of North Central Missouri College.

A veterans service officer will be available in Trenton on Monday, Oct. 1 and Friday, Oct. 5.

Local Veterans Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt said the service officer will be available on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hy-Vee and on Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Those meeting with the officer are asked to bring all VA and military paperwork with them.

In addition, a counselor from the Kansas City Veterans Center will be in Trenton on Oct. 5 to provide counseling services. The counselor will be at the VFW Hall from 8 a.m. to noon.

Transportation to VA medical appointments is provided free of charge, making runs primarily to Kansas City on

Wednesday. Veterans needing transportation to their appointments can call 359-2078.

Those making arrangements for transportation are asked to provide their name, the last four numbers of their Social Security Number, the date and destination of travel and the number of persons who will be going. The shuttle is available on a first-come, first-service basis.

A new laptop to help with processing veterans’ paper work, Kleinschmidt said. A laptop upgrade is needed due to security reasons and persons wanting to make a donation toward purchase of a new computer or wanting to actually donate a laptop can call 3592078. A receipt will be provided for tax purposes to those making a contribution.

The Professionals and Leaders Uniting Grundy County (PLUG) is holding a fundraiser that will also show community support for the Trenton Bulldogs.

The group will be offering “paw prints” to be painted at local residences or businesses at a cost of $25. The goal is to raise enough funds to allow the group to also paint paw prints leading to the Trenton R-9 School District’s sporting facilities and buildings. Persons not wanting to have a paw print painted at their residence or business, but who would like to support the proj-

ect, can also make a $25 donation.

An order form has been mailed to businesses and will also appears in Friday’s and Tuesday’s Trenton Republican-Times. The form is to be filled out and returned, along with payment, to PLUG at PO Box 44, Trenton, MO 64683 or dropped off to Katie Kinney at Dynamic Tax and Accounting LLC, located at 203 E. Ninth St., Suite E. For more information, persons can contact Ms. Kinney at 654-1443 or 339-7121 or Jessie Tabbert at 654-3387.

Twelve area FFA members will be receiving their American FFA Degree during the National FFA Convention in October.

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 during the convention in Indianapolis, IN. The American FFA Degree is the highest honor an FFA member can receive.

The Trenton FFA Chapter

will have six recipients, including Katerina Black, Mariah Fox, Emily Lynch, Seth Reeter, Tenna Roberts and Derek Stimpson. Other area FFA members scheduled to receive the award are Hayley Burnett and Skylar Reynolds of Gilman City; Austin Eckert of Jamesport; and Katie Dailey, Cash Hartley and Lindsay Wyatt of North Mercer.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Help Available For Veterans

PLUG To Sell Paw Prints

FFA Members Earn Degrees

AREA CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Jack Peace Angela Drew vs. Missouri Department of Revenue. The case was dismissed.

Timothy J. Ashlock vs. State of Missouri. The plaintiff has filed a petition to vacate, set aside or correct a judgment or sentence on an original charge of tampering with a motor vehicle, for which he is incarcerated in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Donald D. Brittain, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to two class B misdemeanor counts of peace disturbance and had a trial set for Nov. 13.

Cody J. Burchett, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to third degree domestic assault, a class E felony. He is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 9.

Alisha R. Dibble, Trenton, pleaded guilty, pursuant to a plea agreement, to driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor. Imposition of her sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. She is

Check Charge Facing Woman

A check written on a closed account in 2017 has resulted in a Linneus woman being arrested.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office,47year-old Linda J. Fisk was brought to Grundy County after being arrested in Linn County on a class E felony charge of passing bad checks: closed account. She is accused of writing a $544 check to the Trenton Money Store on May 31, 2017. The account the check was written on at Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri was closed at the time the check was written. Ms. Fisk is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on $1,000 cash-only bond and she is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 9.

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES

SEPT. 26 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.22; oats, 3.65; soybeans, 7.69; milo 2.62.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn 3.28, Soybeans 7.65, Wheat 4.69.

New Crop - corn 3.51, soybeans 8.35, wheat 4.98.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.65 (Sep 18) 7.60 (Oct 18) 7.60 (Nov 18) 7.74 (Dec 18) 7.74 (Jan 19); Corn, 3.18 (Sep 18) 3.08 (N/C 18) 3.03 (Dec. 18) 3.15 (JFM) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.60 (Sep 18) 7.55 (Oct 18) 7.55 (Nov 18) 7.69 (Dec 18) 7.69 (Jan 19); Corn, 3.13 (Sep 18) 3.03 (N/C) 2.98 (Dec 18) 3.15 (JFM).

TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, DAILY, TRENTON, MO.

DAILY RECORD

to pay $200 to the Grundy County Detention Center and pay $116.50 costs.

James Lewellen, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, a class C felony. He is scheduled to appear in court again Oct. 9.

Austin L. Frisbie, St. Joseph, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on charges of first degree assault, a class B felony, and first degree property damage, a class E felony. His cases were certified to the Circuit Division on charges of speeding, a class B misdemeanor, and driving while revoked or suspended, a class D misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 11.

Bryce R. Farmer, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to four class E felony charges of delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and a class C felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 9.

Corey W. Gerken, Trenton,

pleaded guily to the following charges, with fines levied as listed: driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor, $500; operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, a class D misdemeanor, $37.50; failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, $77.50; and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor, $300. He is also to pay $116.50 costs.

Brandon Kleihauer, Galt, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth degree assault, a class C misdemeanor, and was sentenced to serve nine days in the Grundy County Detention Center and was given credit for nine days served. He is to pay $100 to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Fund and $116.50 costs.

Shaun W. McClintock, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor, and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for two years and is to pay $100 to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Fund and $116.50 costs.

Richard E. Tunnell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to fourth degree assault, a class C misdemeanor, and was fined $200.

He is also to pay $100 to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Fund and $116.50 costs.

The following defendants pleaded guilty to their charges and paid their fines through the Fine Collection Center, with their names provided to the RepublicanTimes: Robert A. Gilmore, Indianola, IA, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $30.50.

Kayla L. Hanes, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $30.50.

Brenna C. Jeffries, Winigan, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $55.50.

Christopher Merriweather, Overland Park, KS, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50.

Shelley L. Service, Eagleville, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50. She also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

REAL ESTATE Philip E. Grisamore and wife to Melissa Hoover Robinson Trust Agreement.

Andrew A. Krohn and wife to Seth D. Renfro and wife.

Teresa L. Oyler to Teresa L. Oyler, Trustee.

S.M. RISSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Breakfast Monday-Cereal, toast, mandarin oranges, juice, milk.

Tuesday-Blueberry muffin, pineapple, juice, cereal, milk.

Wednesday-Cheesy bacon eggs, toast, fruit cocktail, juice, cereal, milk.

Thursday-Apple cinnamon donut, peaches, cereal, juice, milk.

Friday-Biscuit, sausage gravy, sausage patty, watermelon, juice, cereal, milk.

Lunch Monday-Chicken patty, waffle, pancake syrup, tri-potatoes, fruit cocktail, milk.

Tuesday-Galaxy cheese pizza, buttered corn, teddy graham cubs, peaches, milk.

Wednesday-Haystack with Fritos, lettuce cup, black beans, pineapple, milk.

Thursday-Pizza quesadilla, fresh broccoli, ranch dressing, cheese stick, blueberry crisp, milk.

Friday-Mr. Rib on bun, buttered carrots, butterscotch chip cookie, pears, milk.

TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL/TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL Breakfast Monday-Frosted strawberry Pop Tart, yogurt, cup of fruit, juice, cereal, toast, milk.

Tuesday- Colby cheese omelet, whole wheat toast, juice, fruit, milk, cereal, toast.

Wednesday-Cinnamon raisin biscuit, chicken nuggets, cup of fruit, cereal, juice, milk.

Thursday-Breakfast bun, bacon, cup of fruit, cereal, toast, juice, milk.

Friday-Breakfast sausage patty, whole grain biscuit, country gravy, cup of fruit, cereal, toast, juice, milk.

Lunch Monday- Galaxy cheese pizza, leafy green salad, choice of dressing, monster cookie, cup of fruit, milk.

Tuesday-Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, raw broccoli, cup of fruit, milk.

Wednesday-Country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cup of fruit, choice of milk.

Thursday-Cheese and bean burrito, salsa, sour cream, nacho cheese Doritos, apple crisp, cup of fruit, milk.

Friday-Tator tot casserole, green beans, wheat breadstick, cup of fruit, milk.

(Salad Bar available every day).

PLEASANT VIEW R-6 Breakfast Monday-Strawberry muffins, juice, milk.

Tuesday- English muffin with jelly, fruit, milk.

Wednesday-Oatmeal, toast, fruit, milk.

Thursday-Pancakes with syrup, fruit, milk.

Friday-Cinnamon toast, sausage link, fruit, milk.

Lunch Monday- Pizza burger, corn, cookie, fruit, milk.

Tuesday-Ham and cheese rollup, glazed carrots, fruit, milk.

Wednesday-Chicken chunks, green beans, pumpkin muffins, fruit, milk.

Thursday-Taco salad, refried beans, rice, fruit, milk.

Friday-Pizza, salad, fruit, milk.

GRUNDY R-5 ELEMENTARY Breakfast Monday-Egg patty, toast, jelly, fruit, milk.

Tuesday-Oatmeal, fruit, milk.

Wednesday-Burrito, fruit, milk.

Thursday-Cereal, fruit, milk.

Friday-Sausage patty, cinnamon toast, fruit, milk.

GRUNDY R-5 ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL Lunch Monday- Tuna salad sandwich, french fries, green beans, fruit, milk.

Tuesday-Chicken quesadilla, rice, refried beans, lettuce salad, fruit, milk.

Wednesday- McRibblet, macaroni and cheese, carrots, fruit, milk.

Thursday-Tator tot casserole, peas, bread, margarine, fruit crisp, milk.

Friday-Sub sandwich, lettuce, tomato, baked beans, no-baked cookie, fruit, milk.

LAREDO R-7 Breakfast Monday-Cereal, toast, milk.

Tuesday-Pop Tart, sausage patty, juice, milk.

Wednesday-Pancakes, sausage patty, juice, milk.

Thursday-Scrambled eggs,

buttered toast, juice, milk.

Friday-Cereal, buttered toast, milk.

Lunch Monday-Hot ham and cheese on bun, french fries, orange halves, milk.

Tuesday-Cubed beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, white cake, milk.

Wednesday-Toasted cheese sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, peaches, milk Thursday-Chicken nuggets, bread, butter, buttered corn, pears, milk.

Friday-Chicken noodle soup or chili, crackers, veggie sticks, pumpkin bars, milk.

SPICKARD R-2 Breakfast Monday-Whole grain cereal, fruit, milk.

Tuesday- Pancakes, syrup, fruit, milk.

Wednesday-Biscuits and gravy, fruit, milk.

Thursday-Toast, sausage, fruit, milk.

Friday-Muffin, yogurt, fruit, milk.

Lunch Monday-Pulled pork on bun, fries, fruit, cheese stick, milk.

Tuesday-Baked ham slice, green beans, fruit, hot roll, milk.

Wednesday-Chicken spinach salad with fruit, cookie, breadstick, milk.

Thursday-Chili with meat, carrot sticks, crackers, cinnamon roll, fruit, milk.

Friday-Taco salad, cheese, salsa, lettuce, fruit, cookie bar, milk.

NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-BBQ pork riblette, wedge fries, vegetable blend, peaches, wheat roll, brownie.

Tuesday-Taco salad, lettuce, tomato, cheese, fiesta corn, baked apple slices.

Wednesday-Roast beef, potatoes and carrots, peas, mandarin oranges, wheat roll.

Thursday-Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach salad, pineapple chunks, pumpkin bars.

Friday-Pork chops, ovenroasted potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail, wheat bread.

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

NEW ARRIVALS

Shayler Ray Davis

Justin and Kylie Davis of Trenton are the parents of a 7 pound, 4 ounce baby boy, born at 9:51 a.m. on Sunday, Sept.

16, 2018 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty. The baby was 19 1/2 inches long and was named Shayler Ray. He is the couple’s first child.

Maternal grandparents are Kyle and Stacey Russell of Trenton. Maternal great-grand-

CARD SHOWERS

A card shower has been requested for Phyllis Tuggle, who will celebrate her 88th birthday anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Cards may be sent to her at 815 W. 13th Court, Trenton, MO 64683. republican-times.com

parents are Charlotte Hoskins of Trenton, Kevin Hoskins of Chillicothe, the late Ronald Allnutt and Greg and Kay Russell of St. Louis. The maternal great-great-grandmother is Bonnie Moore of Trenton.

Paternal grandparents are Steven and Martha Davis of Carrollton. The paternal greatgrandmother is Robin Meservey of Chillicothe.

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