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County Tackles River Bank Issue

Public Administrator Resigns

Erosion Threatens Highway 6 And, Possibly, Bridge

The first step toward stabilizing the riverbank just north of Highway 6 on the west side of the Thompson River is being taken following a meeting Tuesday morning of the Grundy County Commission, representatives of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation and other stakeholders. The meeting drew more than a dozen interested parties and was moved to the thirdfloor courtroom to accomodate the crowd. The concern is that the roadway on the west end of the bridge may be damaged from the erosion of the bank on the northwest corner of that area. The bridge itself is in good shape, but could eventually be affected. If the road is damaged, it could take a decade or more for the Missouri Department of Transportation to get the project on its priority list and do the work. Commerce in Trenton and Grundy County would surely be affected if that occurred. While funding is avail-

BRIEFS Grundy County Public Administrator Jill Eaton has resigned from her position, effective Feb. 26. The Grundy County Commission accepted the resignation Tuesday “with reluctance” and will appoint someone within the next two weeks to administer the office until Gov. Mike Parson appoints a new administrator to serve until the November 2022 General Election. Resumes for the temporary position are being accepted by the county commission until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Those interested in being appointed to the position by the governor may contact the Republican or Democrat central committees or the governor’s office directly. Those who choose to run for the office in the November 2022 election would file for office in February 2022 to be included on the August 2022 primary election ballot, vying for the right to be included on the November ballot. Mrs. Eaton, who was re-elected in November 2020, has taken a position as the Grundy County probate clerk and will continue working in the courthouse.

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The river bank just north of Highway 6 on the west side of the Thompson River is rapidly eroding, causing concern that there will be damage to the highway, and possibly the bridge, in the future. The Grundy County Commission met with representatives of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation and other stakeholders on Tuesday to discuss the issue.

able through the Natural Resource Conservation Service and MoDOT to help with the stabilization, the county commission has been concerned that the county will be stuck paying for a project they can’t afford that should be paid for by the state since the road and the bridge are both state properties. When all was said and done Tuesday, the county agreed to

remain in the NRCS Streambank Stabilization Program for the time being, with the IDC to repay MoDOT for engineering costs for the project. Background The issue involves an area on the northwest side of the bridge that is eroding and threatening to eventually affect Highway 6. Commissioners began discussing the issue with the IDC in late Septem-

ber and in October voted to enroll in the Missouri Department of Transportation costshare program, which had been presented by the NRCS. The commission planned to request funds from other entities to help pay for the project or withdraw from it at a later date, if need be. While planning the 2021 budget, the issue again was discussed and on [See RIVER, Page 5]

Building Board Agenda

The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at city hall. The meeting will not be physically open to the public but can be accessed on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82103331010. Items listed under old business include declaration of nuisance at 604 Linn St. owned by Duane Lahn; findings of fact on property at 1000 Rural Street owned by Smartbeltz LLC; and a certificate of existence of a dangerous building at 1117 Main St., owned by John Woodland. Under new business, the board will hear an update on current structures, including requests to release on property at 3400 Serendipity, owned by Albert and Meletta Hines and property at 3307 E. 10th St., owned by Jang H. Lee; and 401 Monroe St., owned by George and Paula Ellis.

R-6 Board Extends COVID Leave

The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education met Tuesday evening, hearing a construction update and approving the extension of COVID leave through the end of the school year. According to information provided by the district, the board heard a construction update, learning that all work on the third, fourth and fifth grade areas was completed in January. Under new business, the board heard an update on employee health insurance, with quotes to be ready by April 1 for presentation at the April board meeting. The board also agreed to extend it’s COVID leave policy, which provides 80 hours of leave for each employee, through the end of the 2020-21 school year. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff gave a report, which included several dates of importance, including the fifth and sixth grade basketball schedule. Following an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of Meghan McLain as school custodian. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9.

Landes Resigns Position

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Seven Trenton High School Choir students have been selected to the Northwest Missouri All-District Choir following virtual auditions. Those selected include, from left, Trager Leeper, Caleb Johnson, Mari Atup, Jaica Clark, Jonin Villacampa, Trent Villacampa and Victor Johnson. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the usual All-District Choir Concert will not be held this year. Juniors and seniors who were selected will have the opportunity in March to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir. Tyler Busick is the THS vocal music director.

Utility Committee Recommends AMI Cost To Implement New System Would Be Around $403,000

Following action taken at a meeting Tuesday evening, the Trenton Utility Committee will recommend to the city council the purchase of an advanced metering infrastructure system (AMI) that will automate the city’s electric and water meters.

According to Trenton City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton, the utility committee reviewed the proposals of two firms that have systems installed in north Missouri. The committee agreed to recommend the city go with a proposal from Tantalus, which would allow Trenton Municipal Utilities to keep most of its existing water and electric meters and replace them as they reach the end of their life cycle. The cost to implement the system is estimated at approximately $403,000. The other proposal considered by the committee was submitted by Sensus and would require TMU to replace all of the electric and water meters at one time or operate two different recording/billing

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Temperatures slowly begin to warm up in Trenton with Saturday’s high set for 34, Sunday seeing 36 and Monday reaching 42. There is a chance of rain turning to snow on Sunday. Monday’s high in Trenton was 0 with .9 of an inch of snow. Tuesday hit 12 with another .3 of an inch of snow and Wednesday’s high was 23 with a low of -3 and .4 of an inch of snow. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.

systems. The cost to implement that system was estimated at $916,000. Urton said the main issue causing the city to look at the AMI system is the age of the current meter reading system, which is a drive-by system. The current system is no longer supported by the company with upgrades and in general, he said, drive-by systems are becoming obsolete, with the industry moving to AMI systems. In his report, Urton discussed how the recent cold weather has affected the electric department, noting that on Monday and Tuesday, TMU was called upon by Missouri Public Energy Pool (MoPEP), [See TMU, Page 5]

Micah Landes, the executive director of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance, has resigned from her position. Mrs. Landes, who began her duties in Sept. 2017, will continue in her position through Friday, March 5. NCMDA Board President Phillip Ray said the board will be actively pursuing a replacement, seeking a candidate from the local or regional area, if possible. The NCMDA promotes economic development in north Missouri and is supported monetarily by Grundy County and the City of Trenton as well as a variety of organizations, businesses and individuals within the county.

Active Cases In Single Digits

Active cases of the COVID-19 virus have fallen to single digits over the past week. As of Thursday morning, there were five active cases of the virus, down from 15 reported in the Republican-Times on Thursday, Feb. 11. There are currently 811 confirmed cases, up four from last week, with the number of probable cases remaining steady at 241, for a total of 1,052 cases. The county has added one death to the number attributed to the virus, with that total standing at 40. Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson said the office is continuing its second-dose clinics for the next two weeks.

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SPORTS CLASS 3, DISTRICT 16 TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 22-27 - HIGHER SEED HOSTS

GIRLS

1 Milan 2/25 6 p.m. 4 Trenton

North Central Rolls Pirates Pummel JV Teams On Monday NCMC WOMEN 95 GRACELAND JV WOMEN 39

2/23, 6 p.m. 5 South Harrison

NCMC MEN 106 GRACELAND JV MEN 50

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3 Hamilton 2/23 6 p.m. 6 Brookfield

2/25 6 p.m. 2 Putnam Co.

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1 Milan 2/24 6 p.m. 4 Hamilton 2/22, 6 p.m. 5 Brookfield 2/26 6 p.m.

3 South Harrison 2/22 6 p.m. 6 Trenton

2/24 6 p.m. 2 Putnam Co.

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You never know what you are going to get with a four-year school’s junior varsity basketball team. Sometimes JV teams can give you as much of a challenge as a Region 16 rival. Other times, a local high school squad could give you a better game. The JV squads Graceland University brought to Trenton on Monday night certainly fit into the latter. The North Central Missouri College basketball teams swept a doubleheader at the Ketcham Community Center, defeating the Graceland JV by a couple of embarassing scores, taking the women’s game 95-39 and the men’s game 106-50. The North Central women were in commmand after taking a 28-11 lead in the first quarter, but the 25-5 run the Pirates went on in the second quarter really pushed the game over the edge. Even with the foot off the accelerator in the second half the advantage continued to swell. By the game’s end, North Central had more than doubled up Graceland, winning by 56 points. Despite the lop-sided nature of the score, Graceland’s women’s JV team had found some success earlier this month. The Yellowjackets were tied with Kansas City Kansas Community College - ranked fourth in the nation - at halftime on Feb. 2 in a game the Blue Devils would eventaully win 86-66. “Sometimes it’s hard to come off a big win like we had on Saturday against Mineral Area and come and play with good intensity the following game,” North Central coach Jenni Croy said. “We talked about being aggressive early against Graceland and we didn’t want to take them lightly as they played KCKCC a good game. I felt

like we executed our press well in the first quarter which allowed us to play aggressively and jump out to an early lead. We were able to get good, quality minutes from our entire team.” Maci Moore had 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals to lead the Pirates. Kennadie Crowe had 22 points as well and added seven rebounds and three assists in the win. The Pirates also got 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals from Kortlyn Rounkles and 10 points from Angel Wiggins. North Central’s men won by 56 points as well and most of that lead was built in the opening half where North Central grabbed a 59-14 halftime advantage. Much like the women’s game, the second half was a little more competitive as the Pirates coasted to the finish and a triple-digit score. “Games like that are tough because you don’t want to build any bad habits,” Pirates’ coach Jeremy Esry said. “I think it was good for us in a way as it gave us an opportunity to see a lot of guys play in a structured game environment and see what they could do against other competition. Our guys did a good job of capitalizing on that opportunity. Now the challenge is to keep our momentum and positive mindset rolling while we play tougher teams.” Leading the onslaught was Atavian Butler who had 14 points. Camron Donatlan had 13 points and three assists, Kolten Griffin had 12 points and four steals and Riak Mabour reached double figures as well with 10 points. Jackson Andrews and Kenny Stone each had nine points and Truman Kaderly added eight. Damien Loyd finished with seven points, passing out 10 assists on the night. UP NEXT The Pirates are at home on Saturday, playing host to Central College of Columbus (NE). Action tips off at the Ketcham Community Center at 2 p.m. with the women’s game and the men’s contest will follow. The NCMC men’s trip to Sedalia to face State Fair Community College on Wednesday was postponed to March 8. The NCMC women’s game at home against Fort Scott Community College on Thursday was cancelled and will not be made up.

RANKINGS NJCAA DIVISION II WOMEN’S POLL Feb. 15, 2021 1. Labette (KS) (8) 9-0 160 1 2. Kirkwood (IA) 7-0 152 2 3. Johnson County (KS) 7-0 144 3 4. Kansas City (KS) 7-0 136 5 5. Parkland (IL) 7-0 128 6 6. Illinois Central (IL) 6-0 120 7 7. Lake Land (IL) 6-1 103 8 8. Rochester Tech (MN) 6-0 91 12 9. Mid-South (AR) 7-0 86 13 10. Lincoln Land (IL) 6-2 85 9 11. Louisburg (NC) 4-2 83 19 12. Des Moines Area (IA) 7-1 83 14 13. North Central (MO) 6-2 59 16 14. Morton (IL) 6-0 58 15 15. Catawba Valley (NC) 4-1 46 4 16. Salkehatchie (SC) 3-0 46 17 17. North Arkansas (AR) 5-1 42 18 18. Lackawanna (PA) 2-0 21 nr 19. Bryant & Stratton (VA) 3-1 9 nr 20. Kankakee (IL) 3-2 9 nr Receiving Votes: Pima (AZ), Macomb (MI), Niagara County (NY), MidMichigan (MI), Union County (NJ), Muskegon (MI), Bryant & Stratton (WI), Cape Fear (NC), Iowa Lakes (IA)

NJCAA DIVISION II MEN’S POLL Feb. 15, 2021 1. South Suburban (IL) (7) 5-0 140 1 2. Davidson-Davie (NC) 5-1 129 3 3. Mid-South (AR) 6-0 122 4 4. Highland (KS) 5-1 112 6 5. Des Moines Area (IA) 6-2 110 2 6. Johnson County (KS) 5-1 100 12 7. Sandhills (NC) 6-0 83 16 8. Muskegon (MI) 0-0 75 8 9. Ancilla (NC) 2-0 74 9 10. Schoolcraft (MI) 0-0 71 7 11. Iowa Lakes (IA) 5-3 55 16 12. Mott (MI) 0-0 54 10 13. Southeast (NE) 5-2 53 13 14. St. Clair County (MI) 0-0 50 11 15. John Wood (IL) 6-4 48 18 16. Kirkwood (IA) 4-4 38 5 17. North Central (MO) 4-4 28 17 18. Catawba Valley (NC) 3-1 28 20 19. Fort Scott (KS) 5-2 23 nr 20. Bryant & Stratton (OH) 4-1 17 nr Receiving Votes: Iowa Central (IA), Louisburg (NC), Parkland (IL), Hesston (KS), Southern Arkansas University Tech (AR), Iowa Western (IA), Dallas College (TX), Hocking (OH), National Park (AR), North Arkansas (AR), South Arkansas (AR), Spoon River (IL), Richland (IL)

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CLASS 1, DISTRICT 14 AREA TOURNAMENT

2/22, 6 p.m. 5 King City 2/26 2:30 p.m.

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2/22 6 p.m. 7 Rock Port 2/24 6 p.m.

3 Albany

2/22 6 p.m.

BOYS

6 Princeton

GIRLS

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5 Gilman City

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WINSTON BOYS 42 GRUNDY BOYS 29

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2/20, 6 p.m.

7 East Harrison

5 Rock Port 2/25 6 p.m.

2 North Andrew 2/20 6 p.m.

3 North Harrison 2/23 6 p.m. 2/20 3 p.m.

BOYS

6 Grundy Co.

7 King City 3 Princeton

MERCER GIRLS 58 TRI-COUNTY GIRLS 40

2/26 8:45 p.m.

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4 Albany

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1 Grundy Co. 2/24 6 p.m.

2/20 6 p.m. 4 Linn Co.

6 Tarkio

2/22, 6 p.m. 5 Mercer

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Area basketball teams had shots at HDC Conference Tournament championships on Saturday, but the Mercer girls were the only team to cash in on a title. Mercer defeated another area team, the Tri-County Mustangs, 58-40 to grab their 10th HDC Tournament title in the last 12 years and 19th overall. Mercer’s girls got another big game from Tori Meinecke who led all scorers with 18 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Brea Shipley followed with 13 points and Rainey Michael added 10 points and seven assists. Mercer also got seven points from Emma Shipley, six from Maddie Fisher and four from Gracie Rogers. Tri-County, meanwhile, was paced by Carly Turner who had 14 points and six rebounds. Anissa Williams added seven points and eight rebounds and Destiny Gutshall had six points. Mercer is now 19-3 overall on the season while TriCounty sits at 10-7. On the boys side, the

Grundy County Panthers suffered a 42-29 loss to Winston to end their tournament title bid. Caden Gann was the only player to reach double figures for the Panthers in the title game, finishing with 14 points. In other area games... at Grundy boys 52, Meadville boys 36: The Grundy boys bounced back with a home won over Meadville on Wednesday in Galt. Grundy cruised to the win, getting 17 points from Cooper Lewis and 16 from Gann, who scored his 1,500th career point in the victory. Lewis, meanwhile, cracked the 1,000 point mark for his career on Feb. 2 in a road win at Gilman City. With the win, the Panthers improved to 17-5 overall. Meadville girls 54, at Grundy girls 17: The Grundy girls were unable to stop a 193 Meadville team, falling by 37 points. No one was in double figures for Grundy, which fell to 3-15 on the season with the loss. at Pattonsburg boys 47, Princeton boys 36: It was a defensive struggle in Pattonsburg on Wednesday night where the Panthers handed the Princeton boys a 47-36 loss. Princeton was paced by 10 points from Zeb Swartzkopf in the loss while Eli Henke and Owen Schreffler each scored eight for the Tigers. Princeton fell to 13-10 overall on the season with the loss. Princeton girls 61, at Pattonsburg girls 58: The Princeton girls slipped past Pattonsburg on Wednesday, winning by three points to move to 17-7 overall.

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Missouri Century Farm Applications Being Accepted

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The Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter and Student Council members put on a Veterans Day Assembly in November. Among those participating were, from left, front row, Aidan Rains, Cole Peterson, Caden Gann, Logan Foster and Tracer Golden; back row, Molly Milazzo, Carly Smith, Rylee Johnson, Macy Saul, Ada Fox and Emma Fischer.

Grundy R-V FFA Stays Busy Through Pandemic Year by Macy Saul, Grundy R-5 FFA Reporter 2020 was a very different, but exciting year for the Grundy Co. R-V FFA Chapter. Throughout the year members participated in various activities at the local and area levels. During the spring semester three members traveled to Cameron to participate in the Area 2 officer interviews. Ada Fox was selected to serve as the Area 2 First Vice President and members Amber McDonald and Aidan Rains served as delegates. Anna Milazzo was selected to serve as a Missouri State FFA Vice President who oversees Area 2 for the 2020 – 2021 FFA year. During the spring each member of the chapter participated in Career Development Events at the area level. Due to the season being cut short a normal state level competition was not held, but a virtual competition took place at the beginning of the school year. Of the members who participated several earned a Group 1 rating from the state. Those students are: Aidan Rains in FFA Knowledge, Cole Peterson in FFA Knowledge, and Rylee Johnson in Floriculture. The annual chapter banquet was held in June and many students were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments for the year. Logan Foster was named the Star Chapter Farmer, Ada Fox was named the Star in Agribusiness, Anna Milazzo was named the Star in Agricultural Placement and Aidan Rains was recognized for being the Star Greenhand. Rylee Johnson was awarded a belt buckle from the Brownfield AG Network on behalf of KTTN radio. Jenn and Randy Radcliff were awarded the Blue and Gold Award and Mrs. Ann Schreffler was awarded the chapter Honorary Degree. To conclude the banquet the new officer team was installed, those officers are: Ada Fox, president; Rylee Johnson, vice president; Logan Foster, secretary; Cole Peterson, treasurer; Macy Saul, reporter; Aidan Rains, sentinel. Members of the chapter kept busy over the remainder of the summer by attending local FFA events. The chapter

hosted the annual Slip-N-Slide kickball game in July after the annual Officer Retreat. Over the July Fourth holiday the chapter assisted the Trenton Lions hall with their fireworks stand by stocking shelves and helping customers. Members also worked on their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) over the summer and each member was visited by the advisor, Ms. Cheyenne Martin. To kick off the school year the chapter hosted its first inschool ice cream social where all members were in attendance. Throughout the school year the chapter has held several events such as a Veteran’s Day Assembly, the annual Christmas Party, and Barnwarming. This year’s Barnwarming candidates were: Freshmen Lainie Lewis and Slade Hill; Sophomores Skylar Bonnett and Cole Peterson; Juniors Kammi Phillips and Fletcher Christy; Seniors Ada Fox and Weston Carver. Ada Fox and Weston Carver were crowned Queen and King after raising money and playing candidate games at the dance. Students were able to participate in the annual fruit sales fundraiser this fall and the chapter would like to thank all those who helped with the fundraiser this year. This year the chapter had three members participate in fall speaking events. Ada Fox competed at the Area and District level in the Missouri

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1921, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program. To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land ac-

quisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income. “Family farms have been among our most vital partners since the founding of extension more than 100 years ago,” said MU Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement Marshall Stewart. “The Century Farm program is one way we express our gratitude to those who have contributed so much to Missouri agriculture.” “Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud partner in the recognition of Century Farms,” said Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau president. “We applaud the hardworking farm families who have kept us fed and clothed for generations.

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The 2020 retiring officers and newly-elected officers of the Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter included, from left, front row, Aidan Rains, Macy Saul, Ellen Baxter, Dorothy Mathews and Ada Fox; back row, Parker Christy, Rylee Johnson, Cole Peterson, Logan Foster, Anna Milazzo and Jandie Peterson.

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Teach Ag speech contest where she placed as the alternate at the District level. Rylee Johnson competed at the Area and District level in the Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives speech contest and placed as the alternate at the District level. Skylar Bonnett participated at the Area level with her Missouri Department of Soil and Water Conservation speech where she earned a Bronze metal. Members of the chapter are already hard at work for this year’s contest season. This year the chapter will have six teams participating at the district level; those teams are: FFA Knowledge, Agronomy, Dairy Foods, Meats, Forestry, and Entomology. The chapter will celebrate National FFA Week from Feb. 21-26. Members will attend Galt Christian Church on the 21st, dress out during the week, participate in a dodgeball tournament and end the week with a community appreciation breakfast. The community is invited to join the chapter on Friday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 to 8 a.m. for the annual breakfast. We ask that all local health and safety guidelines be followed and to-go options are available this year. The Grundy Co. R-V FFA Chapter would like to thank all those who have supported us throughout the year and we hope to see you at the community breakfast on the 26th!

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Jason C. Morris County Engagement Specialist, Agriculture Business Dehorned calves impact not only the quality of the end-product but also the value of feeder cattle. Though it may seem an easy part of the management process, dehorning calves is often overlooked. Implementation of education related to added value has been positively received as current trends are dictating more cattle are coming to market without horns. Two decades ago, the National Animal Health Monitoring System reported a 2.1% reduction in horned marketed cattle over the previous five years. To date, this trend continues with a reduction in the number of horned cattle marketed. Current data from the University of Arkansas shows 86% of that state’s feeder cattle arrive to market hornless. The Arkansas data also showed a $4 per hundred weight (cwt) increase for polled cattle whereas data from Kansas showed a $2.18 per cwt reduction for horned cattle. In Missouri value-added sales, higher premiums are gained when dehorning requirements are met during preconditioning

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programs. This same research also shows that Missouri cattle producers receive higher premiums for polled versus dehorned cattle. Implementation of polled genetics has played a large role in the reduction of horned cattle for Northeast Missouri’s cattle market. However, as genetic improvement can also incorporate horned cattle for hybrid vigor, cattle with horns will always exist. There will constantly be cattle of unknown pedigree utilized for breeding; therefore, horned genetics could be a possibility. The economic impact of incorporating polled genetics and dehorning are many. Price docking for horned cattle exists to justify the loss of value. An evaluation of 16 packing houses 15 years ago reported that 22.3% of cattle processed still had horns falling short of the goal of 5%. Horned cattle require more space in transit, the feed bunk and at the feedlot. They tend to be more aggressive and cause more injuries. This is not just relegated to feeder cattle. The price significance of horned versus non-horned cattle can add up during the duration of the animal’s lifespan.

They represent an important part of our heritage and laid a foundation for the bounty Americans enjoy every day.” Since the program began in 1976, more than 8,000 Missouri farms have received the Century Farm designation. A $120 fee covers the cost of a certificate, farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. County MU Extension centers present these items. Details and online application are at extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm. Deadline is May 1. You can also contact your local MU Extension center with questions.

A National Non-Fed Beef Quality Audit disclosed a higher frequency of horns in cull cattle, including bulls, when compared to fed cattle. It also showed twice as many bruises in horned cattle when compared to hornless cattle. This equated to a $12 loss per head for each animal culled. Thus, even for replacement females, it pays to dehorn. Price exchanges from purchaser to seller also see an impact on profits contributed to horned cattle. Sold feeder calves requiring dehorning have shown a reduced rate of gain and an increase in sickness. Dehorning related to these calves typically comes at a time when cattle stress is high due to weaning, marketing and transportation. This increases costs for buyers as these losses must be spread across other purchases thus reducing profits for producers. Feedlot research shows cattle dehorned at least four weeks prior to shipping had a reduced rate of sickness and death. Cattle bruising creates a $10 million loss to the industry each year. Packing plants are forced to trim bruised carcasses and thus discard profits. This loss of product also contributes to less profit for beef producers. Data has shown that polled cattle penned with horned cattle exhibit twice as much bruising. To compensate for this, most feedlots will either explicitly state no horns on buyer orders or require heavy docking for purchasing horned cattle. This in turn reduces profits for beef producers.

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‘THIS’ In early July 2019 I made a trip to Louisiana for a belated celebration of my mom’s 85th birthday. We had a great time, traveling around the state to visit relatives, eating at Olive Garden (her favorite) and just spending time together. My mom has always been one of those people that if you say “Let’s go...” she’s in the car before you can finish the sentence. On the drive home I remember thinking that she could easily live another 10 years - possibly on her own. In November 2019, I made another trip to Louisiana, this time to sit by her bedside in the hospital. She had been in terrible pain for several weeks after falling at her house. Most of the time she couldn’t tell you where she was or what was happening. She wouldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep because her pain was so intense. The doctors acted like this was normal for someone of her age with a back injury. They didn’t think there was much they could do about it except give her pain medication. She’s old and sometimes this happens, they said. Plans were being made to send her to a long-term care facility for “whatever time she had left”. On the drive home I remember thinking that I had probably just seen my mom alive for the last time - and she didn’t even seem to know that I was there. Fortunately, after she was admitted to the nursing home she had another fall. I say “fortunately” because she was taken by ambulance to a different hospital where a new doctor took a look at her back. He found a fracture and within a day had performed surgery in which he used “cement” to fix the injury. Within a couple of hours of the surgery, the mom I have known and loved for 56 years was back. Strangely enough, being in excruciating pain for weeks, not eating and not being able to sleep had affected her mind. Kind of like how people are tortured (keep them awake, starve them, subject them to pain). In January 2020 I visited her at the nursing home. Again, we couldn’t keep her out of the car - back to seeing friends and relatives, eating at Olive Garden... I remember on the way home thinking that even though she didn’t really want to live in a nursing home, she had found peace with it and she was still able to live an active life. I think we all had peace with the situation. Of course, in March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Louisiana has a database that allows me to monitor the number of COVID cases in her nursing home (and all of the other nursing homes in the state). It updates each Wednesday at 1 p.m., showing the positive cases for both residents and staff. For several weeks, the cases in her home remained at zero. Then, on June 29, the data showed five staff members had tested positive. The next week, five residents and 10 staff members had tested positive. Since the home had been in lockdown for weeks, it was obvious that the virus had entered through staff members. I’m not judging; I’m just saying that’s how it happened. As of Wednesday, Feb. 17, there have been 58 cases and seven deaths among the residents and 64 cases among staff. Every time I see a new case on that database I start thinking of how much longer it will be before I can see her in person, how much longer she’ll be stuck somewhere that she occasionally, but not always, refers to as “this prison.” The isolation is definitely starting to get to her. My family is more fortunate than most. My mom is sharp as a tack. She keeps up on the latest news. She has a host of friends and family members who keep in touch with her. We recently got her a “GrandPad” and she is learning how to use it. I won’t call it fortunate, but last summer and fall Mom was undergoing treatments for cancer so my sister got to see her every day when she went for radiation. And when my brother-in-law passed away unexpectedly in August, they allowed Mom to leave the nursing home to attend his services. Of course, she had to be in isolation for two weeks when she came back. Her response? “What difference does it make?” In December I made another trip to Louisiana. I took my lawn chair and my phone and sat outside at the end of her hallway. In her wheelchair, she came carrying her phone to the big, glass door. Sitting in the mild 50-ish weather, I put my phone on speaker and my husband and I visited a couple of hours with her, returning later in the afternoon to do it again and again the next morning. It wasn’t perfect and I didn’t get to hug her, but it was enough. On the way home I remember thinking that surely “this” is almost over. Surely I will be able to have a real visit soon.... So, here we are in mid-February. We talk often on the phone. We discuss the craziness in Washington. We talked about the Super Bowl (she only watched it so she could have an informed conversation about it with my uncle). We talk about old times and about her five grandkids and 10 great-grandkids (not all mine!). But there is never a call that we don’t talk about when “this” will all end. She wonders if she’ll ever get to see her house again or hold the new babies in the family. She wonders if she’ll still be able to get around when “this” is all over. Before we hang up she always tries to be positive. She’s so brave. When I hang up, I always wonder if I’ll ever get to hug my mom again.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources Sells Out To Foreign Factory Farms by Doug Doughty, Livingston County I’m an independent Missouri farmer and livestock producer, and JBS, the largest meatpacker in the world and a Brazilian corporation, is attempting to put a 10,500 head hog operation next to my community and the Poosey Conservation Area in Livingston County.

GUEST EDITORIALS The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is in the process of giving Missourian’s water rights to industrialsized Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, commonly called CAFOs, for use as sewers. DNR is attempting to exclude “perched water” in the definition of groundwater. Why? It’s because they found perched water on the site where they are trying to build the JBS hog operation, which is getting in the way of them getting their permit approved. Hundreds of people from my area, farmers and rural citizens, are completely opposed to this foreign controlled CAFO fouling our water and air and property rights. In many cases, for many of us the perched water table can be the only freshwater source of groundwater that is reasonably available. We know how precious our groundwater is, especially in north Missouri. And, supposedly, so does DNR. They state on their website: “You will find that the groundwater resources of Missouri are not evenly distributed.

The amount of usable groundwater is far less in northern Missouri. Only about 12 percent of Missouri’s potable water is found north of the Missouri River.” DNR’s site goes on to say, “Thus, a resource that many may take for granted in the southern part of the state is considered a precious commodity in the north.” This begs the question: If we exclude significant sources of groundwater from the regulation of CAFOs, how long will our good, usable and limited water exist? A year or two? Ten years? A generation? Perhaps decisions should be based on an ancient Iroquois tribe philosophy that decisions we make today should result in an environmentally sustainable world seven generations into the future. Consider this: A recent study released by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) states it will cost Iowa taxpayers up to $333 million over the next five years to remove nitrates polluting their drinking water supplies and threatening public health. The study found that nearly all the violations of the EPA’s nitrate limit in Iowa last year occurred in small, usually rural, water systems. High nitrate levels in drinking water is associated with increased risk of thyroid and bladder cancer, birth defects and other serious health problems. “Removing nitrates through water treatment is costly for local and state

Readers Applaud MoDOT, Share National Concerns Letters to the Editor To The Editor: We would like to say a special “thank you” to all the hard-working MoDOT employees for their outstanding efforts to keep our roads opened up in eastern Grundy County. We appreciate it very much. Sincerely, John and Linda Urich To The Editor: Does Democratic President Joe Biden and his Leftist, Progressive (Socialist) administration believe in security, walls, fences, armed guards, guns, and protection? Most certainly they do! Look at what they did for the President’s Inauguration on January 20. Over 25,000 armed troops were brought in to D.C. to booster security beyond that of the D.C. Police, Capitol Police, Secret Service, and host of FBI agents that are regularly present. They put up a very tall fence around the capitol building, topped off with barb and razor

wire; also installing barricades and shutting down parts of the city, businesses, roads and entrances. Now as of Presidents Day, Feb. 15, D.C. is still a Militarized Zone with 7,000 Armed Troops remaining along with the razor wire topped fence surrounding the Capitol Building. Oh yes, they believe in protection, security and all the rest mentioned above for them, but not for you! They have stopped the construction of the Southern Border Wall. Then by executive orders, administrative policies and speeches, they are giving an open border invitation to illegal immigrants, criminals, drugs and all, to come as a flood to our nation. Remember, this is the same political party promoting the defunding of our police departments and currently actively canceling our nations’ energy independence jobs. It all adds up to less protection for you, your family, jobs, community, and nation as they search for more ways to curtail your Second Amendment Rights. Gary S. Urich, Bolivar 1959 Trenton High School Graduate

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agencies and unaffordable for many private well owners,” said Dr. Rebecca Boehm, the study author and economist at UCS. Missouri DNR is considering changing the groundwater definition to exclude perched water for CAFOs only. Shouldn’t all groundwater sources be safeguarded and handled with care, no matter the industry? Missouri DNR will allow CAFOs to pollute our groundwater, but not other industries? Interestingly, regulations governing solid waste landfills and mines, for example, do not exclude accountability for a perched water table. In fact, it’s a requirement that all groundwater sources are monitored for a year before a decision is made to grant a permit. Missouri DNR concludes their “managing groundwater” section on their website with this: “With proper management and protection, Missouri’s groundwater resources can continue to provide high-quality water to meet many of the state’s domestic, municipal, industrial, agricultural, and recreational needs. Avoiding aquifer over-use and protecting groundwater from contaminants are two ways to best ensure its continued availability for future use.” But let’s conclude with a more succinct quote from Ben Franklin, who obviously understood the Iroquois philosophy of decision making well: “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.”

HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

TAKING CARE OF MISSOURIANS DURING A PANDEMIC In my opinion, looking after our most vulnerable citizens is the most important job of state government. We have been tested as much as we ever have been, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, I think our state has survived as well as can be imagined, but we still have challenges to face. Last week, the Missouri Senate sent House Bill 16 to the governor for his approval. This measure is the supplemental budget for the current fiscal year, which continues through June 30. The bill would allow the state to appropriate approximately $325 million to the Missouri Housing Development Commission for rental and utility assistance for low-income households. This is crucial for a large portion of our population, and something they have been hoping to see for some time. Low-income households in our state tend to include the elderly and children, two of the most vulnerable groups we see in Missouri. Getting them this assistance should be a big boost, because having to choose be-

tween paying rent and eating, or paying rent and buying necessary medication is something no one should ever to have to face. The assistance is for the landlords of these rental properties, as well as those who rent, so everybody should be taken care of. Right now, it is unknown what help could come from the federal government next. Rest assured, there are a lot of us in Missouri who are working with our counterparts everywhere we can, in order to make sure everybody gets a hand when they need it. I want to see this pandemic end as much as everyone else does, and we are working tirelessly to see to it every option is on the table for every Missourian who needs extra help right now. As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, my email is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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Jan. 5, according to unofficial minutes, the commission was told by John Dwiggins of Howe Company, an engineering firm that has been utilized extensively by the county, that the approximately $350,000 price tag that had been estimated would not cover the cost. Under the program, the county would be on the hook for 25 percent of the cost, as well as engineering fees and at least 10 years of maintenance costs. The funding for the project was ultimately not included in the budget, which was approved on Jan. 26. On. that day, Dennis Speichinger from NRCS and Michael Marriott of MoDOT spoke with the commission and explained that the county would be responsible for any costs over the $350,000 that had been estimated. It was also explained that MoDOT would not reimburse the county for any engineering costs. Commissioners said they didn’t feel the county could or should be spending taxpayer dollars on private property, a state road and a state bridge, especially with the uncertainty of what the actual cost would

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the city’s electric pool, to generate electricity with the city’s diesel units. The department ran three or four of the five units at the north substation, with cold weather causing the diesel fuel to gel and creating a fuel flow issue in general. He said TMU employees Kyle Sharp and Adam McClure worked long hours to “babysit” the generators for over 24 hours straight. He noted that MoPEP will credit TMU for the electricity that the city generated and that approximately 28,000 gallons of diesel was burned during that time. Urton presented engineering proposals and cost estimates for piping replacement work at the river pump station ($46,000 in engineering design and an estimated construction cost of $267,000) and the reservoir pump station ($54,000 in engineering design

be. On Feb. 2, Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray presented correspondence from MoDOT asking for a two-year payback from the county to stay in the grant to repair the bank and it was reiterated that the county would be responsible for any costs over the estimated $350,000. Commissioners discussed Dwiggins’ earlier opinion that the cost would be more than that. The minutes stated that the commission agreed to opt out of the project completely. As was pointed out at Tuesday’s meeting however, there was never a motion made to that effect nor was any vote taken. On Feb. 9, IDC representatives Chris Hoffman and Jackie Soptic met with the commission. Minutes of that meeting show that the cost was now estimated at $353,815 to be paid for by the NRCS grant, with $120,980 to be paid for by MODOT and the county to pay $43,625. Hoffman and Mrs. Soptic said they do not want the county to be out any money for the project and would attempt to secure donations from other entities to pay for the costs that would fall to the county. and an estimated construction cost of $436,000). In addition, contact basin upgrades at the water treatment plant are estimated at $333,000 in design costs and $1,924,000 in estimated construction costs. Urton said plans are being finalized for the construction of a water main to the sewer plant to provide adequate flow for the sludge press and the new grit removal system. The project, estimated to cost $260,000, will need to be done in the FY21-22 year, he said. Urton also said city employees have been working on the Nestle sewer lining project and getting prices for materials and equipment to replace a manhole on that line in-house. Urton noted that the sewer fund cash reserves are becoming a concern with funding sewer main rehabilitation work. The next regular meeting of the committee is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m.

Tuesday’s Meeting The most important revelation of Tuesday’s meeting was the issue with the Feb. 2 minutes, which, while unofficial, show that no vote was taken to opt out of the program, therefore, the county remains in it. Ray said he would be confirming that in writing with the relevant parties. Another development included Hoffman and Mrs. Soptic indicating that the IDC had met and unanimously approved paying for the engineering cost of the project. MODOT will pay the upfront cost, with the IDC then providing the $43,000 in funding to pay it back over a two-year period. The county would not be committed to moving forward if the cost comes in over what has been anticipated and could walk away from the project, if desired. The fact that the county could be held liable as the permit holder if landowners or the IDC do not come forth with funding for costs such as maintenance, was definitely a sticking point for the commission. Much discussion was held on what may or may not happen in the future and how commissioners might be obligated

financially. Associate Commissioners Don Sager and Brad Chumbley expressed their reservations in paying for something that affects a state road and state bridge, with Mrs. Soptic reminding those in attendance that it is not a bridge project, it’s a streambank stabilization project - a preventive measure to ensure the road is not compromised. Commissioners also discussed the fact they just approved a nearly $1.2 million deficit budget and there are multiple bridges in the county that need repair or replacement. The Next Step At this point, the next step will be to begin the engineering process with Howe Company and find out how the bids for the project come in. More information will be needed to determine the long-term financial liability of the county and how the work on the bank would be maintained. The commission will still have to decide if the county is willing to be the permit holder for the project, meaning the issue will continue to be on the agenda for county commission meetings for months to come. “It’s going to be a long road,” Sager cautioned.

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Valentine’s Day was celebrated at Sunnyview Nursing Home this week. Selected as the queen was Virgnia Lynch, left, while Tim Whitaker was chosen as the king.

Better Woman Conference Set The 12th Annual Better Woman Conference will be held March 19-20 at the First Assembly of God Church in Trenton. This year’s conference will feature Stacy Henagan, a speaker, author, wife and mother, who will share how ordinary days can become extraordinary if God is allowed to use every season of our life to transform us into the person He has called us to be. The first session will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 19, with the second session taking place from 9 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 20. A meal will be provided at the beginning of each session.

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The U.S. economy in 2020 endured its most painful year in decades. The gross domestic product, the economy’s total output of goods and services, shrank 3.5% — the deepest plunge since 1946. The cause of last year’s decline was, of course, the viral pandemic, which cost the jobs of tens of millions of Americans, paralyzed travel and forced the closings of bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and retailers across the country. Now, as vaccines are gradually administered and federal rescue aid is distributed, 2021 is expected to be far better.

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A better 2021 economy is in sight

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MYERS TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2020 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE: $21,489.25 RECEIPTS: Sur Tax, Current Property Tax, Delinquent Property Tax, Railroad & Utility Tax 19,818.90 2020 Cart Rock 13,359.20 SEMA 6,416.84 FEMA 15,025.55 TOTAL RECEIPTS $54,620.49 TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE $76,109.74 DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Purpose Citizens Bank & Trust Statement Fees 42.00 Crow Miller Ins. Insurance 2,135.00 Farmers Bank Equipment Payment 3,849.21 Nationwide Ins. Surety Bonds 200.00 Trenton Rep.-Times Public Statements 87.90 Norris Quarries, LLC Rock 13,853.74 Wayne Miller Rock Hauling 5,482.08 D.E. Cunningham, Jr. Labor 238.00 Randy Kitchen Labor 405.00 The People’s Co-op Fuel 707.65 Murphy Tractor & Equip. Grader Parts & Repairs 2,289.49 Steve Berger Grader Parts & Repairs 1,460.04 Grundy Co. Collector Reimbursement 241.73 Rounding Error .07 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $30,991.91 ENDING CASH BALANCE $45,117.83 I, Shelly R. Cunningham, Trustee of Myers Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2020. dFeb19

SPICKARD SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020 BEGINNING BALANCE $27,738.04 EXPENDITURES: Contract Labor 17,104.26 Operating Expenses: Advertising 180.15 Fuel/Oil/Maintenance 1,479.73 Insurance/Bonds 1,661.00 Electricity 489.51 Office Expense 132.04 Election expense 43.63 Rock/gravel/sand 11,760.95 Paving Material 2,125.00 Gravel hauling 3,974.80 Small tools, parts, hardware 3,162.58 Equipment 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $42,113.65 REVENUE: FUEL TAX 0.00 RAILROAD & UTILITY TAX 16,012.09 Citizen’s Sales 548.75 C.A.R.T. 458.74 Bank Interest 39.49 FEMA 43,238.06 INS Refund 95.00 TOTAL REVENUE $60,392.13 ENDING BALANCE $46,016.52 Sworn to be a true and accurate account of all transactions of the Spickard Special Road District for the period ended 12/31/20 as reported to the Missouri State Auditor’s Office. Mary Anderson, Sec/Treasurer dFeb19

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AREA DEATHS Melvin Baker, Sr. Melvin James Baker, Sr., a 72-year-old resident of Carthage, IL, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Trenton. Melvin was born June 17, 1948, the son of Elza and Isabelle Goff Baker in Princeton. He was united in marriage to Betty Elaine Saul on May 12, 1967 in Chillicothe. She survives of Carthage, IL. He drove for various trucking companies over the years. Melvin enjoyed hunting, fishing and horseback riding and was a long-time member of the Hancock County Saddle Club in Carthage. He also enjoyed car racing and his Dodge Charger. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jody (Gale) Blackwell of Carthage; grandchildren, Anthony Baker, Kristina Wurster and Brandon Blackwell; greatgrandchildren, Aeryess and James Baker, Riley and Emmalyn Kenney and Briella Bailey; one brother, Rev. Earl Wayne (Joan) Baker of Green

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Castle; a sister, Beverly Coon of Trenton; sisters-in-law, Marjorie (Rollie) Madison of Des Moines, IA and Martha McEntire of Harrison, AR; brothers-in-law, Melvin (Karen) Saul of Trenton and Marvin (Sally) Saul of Wisconsin; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Melvin “Jimmy” Baker, Jr; and a brother-in-law, Larry Saul of Galt. Memorials may be directed to the Hancock County Saddle Club. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Donald L. Pettit Donald L. Pettit a 97-yearold former Osgood resident went to be with his Lord at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at Berry Cemetery north of Galt. Open visitation will be held from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. today (Friday, Feb.19, 2021) at Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Mr. Pettit was born Sept.14, 1923 at the home outside Galt to Roy and Agnes Daniels Pettit and graduated from Galt High School.

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On Sept. 14, 1945 he was united in marriage to Velda Lisette Baugher in Galt. She preceded him in death in 2013. The couple farmed west of Osgood until 1951, moving to Kansas City, to became a precision machinist for Westinghouse from 1951 to 1959 and for Bendix from 1959 to 1988. After 37 years he retired to his

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vocational love and bought a farm in Lone Jack. He was still riding his bicycle to get the mail at age 90. He lived on the farm raising cattle and crops until 2016 when he moved to John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit. Surviving relatives include his daughter, Cheryl Ann Bates of Lone Jack; sons Thomas Roy Pettit and his wife, Becky of Lone Jack, Ricky Leon Pettit of Clark, CO and Donald W. Pettit and his wife, Cheryl “CJ” of Albemarle, NC; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a sister, Dorene Schmidt. Donations are suggested to the Lake Lotawanna Com-munity United Methodist Church, 28901 NE Colbern Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64086 in memory of Donald and Velda. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

scale. Those from the Trenton area named to the list were Robert Urich of Laredo, a sophomore engineering major, and Gilman City residents Jacob Roy, a junior aerospace engineering major and Riley Still, a sophomore mechanical engineering major.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Beef pot pie, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, blueberry cobbler, peaches, cornbread. Tuesday- Ham loaf, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, cherry cheesecake, fruit juice, hot roll. Wednesday-Pork loin, baked sweet potato, winter mix vegetables, ambrosia fruit salad, whole wheat bread.

Danny D. Robertson Danny D. Robertson, a 60year-old resident of Mason City, IA died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at his home in Mason City. A memorial service will be held at a future date. The son of Dewane and Edna Mace Robertson, Danny Dewane was born on Oct. 24, 1960 in Trenton. He grew up on the family farm along with his siblings, Melody and Howard. Following his high school graduation Danny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Danny was united in marriage to Susan Bailey in Miami, OK, inheriting two step-children, Michael and Brandy. Together they would be blessed with two more children, Matt and Tori. Becoming a father was one of Danny’s greatest joys, he was his kids’ strongest supporter and took pride in all of their accomplishments. In later years he was blessed

with seven step-grandchildren and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of twin grandchildren in the next few months. He enjoyed storytelling and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Susie Robertson of Mason City; his children, Matt Robertson (Heather Lemke) of Mason City, Tori (Dane Tillman) of Kansas City, Brandy (Jeff) Rothmund of Lake Elmo, MN and Michael (Mandy) Grijalva of Denver, CO; his many beloved grandchildren; and his siblings, Melody (Gary) Frank of Wardsville and Howard (Pam) Robertson of Chillicothe; and extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewane and Edna Robertson. Condolences may be directed to Danny’s family in care of Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City, IA 50401.

TSC Purchases Orscheln Tractor Supply Company has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Orscheln Farm and Home, including the local store. According to the TSC website, the company entered into the agreement to acquire Orscheln Farm and Home in an all-cash transaction for approximately $297 million, net of acquired estimated future tax benefits of $23 million. Staci Ireland, manager of the local Orscheln store, said she does not expect any immediate changes to the Trenton store and that any changes could take a couple of years to materialize. She also noted that the company’s new store, under construction at the intersection of Highway 65 and 28th Street, is still scheduled to open around May 19. Orscheln Farm and Home operates 167 stores located in 11 states, including Missouri Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio. The acquisition is conditioned on the receipt of regulatory approval and satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions.

Sunnyview Board Holds Meeting

Area Students On Honors List Several area students were named to the honors list for the Fall 2020 semester at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. To be named to the list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 credit hours and have earned a grade point average of 3.2 or above on a 4.0

DAILY RECORD

Thursday-Chili, relish tray, pickled beets, mandarin oranges, whole wheat crackers. Friday-Meat balls, scalloped potatoes, green beans, chocolate pudding with whipped topping, rosy pears, homemade 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.)

The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the First Christian Church. According to information provided by Administrator Jerry Doerhoff, the board met with Debra Berry from USDA, who brought paperwork to be signed for the energy improvement project. Board members approved a change of facility software to MATRIXCARE and heard the administrator’s report. Doer-

hoff told the board the residents enjoyed a variety of activities during the month, including “live stream” Bible studies, residents council and watching a group who came by to make snowmen outside resident windows around the facility. The board went into closed session to approve the January closed session minutes. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16.

CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas Alley Martin Orcutt vs. Anne Precythe, Director of Corrections, Missouri Department of Corrections. The petitioner is seeking a declaratory judgment to negate the Missouri Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole, from citing or violating him for legal use of medicinal marijuana and/or in the alternative a declaratory judgment barring them from citing, violating and/or revoking his probation for medicinal use of marijuana. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Associate Civil Discover Bank vs. Betty Horstman. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $7,202.62. The case involved breach of contract. Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital vs. Mathew Newman.

The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $400.65. The case involved small claims over $100. Jennifer Brown and Saundra Rowzee v. Brandon T. Siliwiec. The case, which involved small claims over $100, was taken under advisement. Harrison County Community Hospital vs. Scott L. Oneal and Jeanie J. Oneal. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,244.18. The case involved a suit on account. MARRIAGE LICENSE Shane Davidson Curran, Camden, IN and Priscilla Ann Royer, Trenton. REAL ESTATE Hazel Hobbs to Randall Romesburg. William R. Mitchell to Jason L. Blystone and wife. Vanessica Jawahir to Vanessica Jawahir, Trustee.

Two Arrested For Violations Two Trenton residents were arrested recently for violating the terms of their probation. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Domanic L. Ratkovich, a 32-yearold Trenton resident, was arrested Feb. 11 for violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. His bond is $5,000 cash-only and

he remains in custody in the Grundy County Detention Center. Also arrested was Cindy Gearin, a 34-year-old Trenton resident, who is accused of violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of altering lottery tickets. She has posted $3,500 cash bond and has been released. Both defendants are scheduled to appear in court March 11.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Feb. 8: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the downtown area. Feb. 9: a report of forgery was investigated at an east business. Feb. 10: no activity. Feb. 11: no activity. Feb. 12: an assault was reported at a north business. Feb. 13: an arrest for do-

mestic assault was made at an east residence and officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town. Feb. 14: officers responded to a domestic dispute at an east residence and were called to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town. A subject was found to be driving while revoked or suspended in the east part of town.

Kids Heart Challenge Program Students at Rissler Elementary School are currently taking part in its annual Kids Heart Challenge Program. Students are learning about ways to help against heart disease and also just taking better care of their whole body in general. The students are asking for money donations in assistance to help the American Heart Association to fund re-

search and create new resources in the fight against heart disease. The students will be done asking for donations on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Those who would like to make a donation, and have not been asked by any of our students, you can contact David Sager at 816-804-5989 or at dsager@trentonr9.k12.mo.us.

FUTURES TRADING - CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last Feb. 18 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 644 665¾ 641½ 662¼ May 647¾ 668¾ 645¼ 665¼ Jul 636 653 634¾ 650 Sep 634¾ 650 634 647¾ Dec 639½ 654¾ 639½ 653 Mar 646 657½ 646 657¼ May 640¼ 649½ 640¼ 649½ Jul 619½ 631¼ 619½ 629½ Sep 620¾ 620¾ 618¾ 618¾ Dec 637 637 637 637 Est. sales 103,710.Wed.'s sales 128,353 Wed.'s open int 439,999, up 184 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 552¾ 554½ 549 552¼ May 550 552¼ 546½ 550¼ Jul 539¾ 541½ 536¼ 540 Sep 482¼ 483¾ 480¼ 483 Dec 459 460½ 456½ 460¼ Mar 466½ 467¼ 464½ 467¼ May 469¼ 470¾ 468 470¾ Jul 470 471 468½ 471 Sep 432 432 432 432 Dec 421¾ 422 420¼ 421¾ Dec 420 420 418¼ 418¼ Est. sales 102,168.Wed.'s sales 287,161 Wed.'s open int 1,960,546,up 12,087 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 352 352½ 350½ 351½ May 358¾ 359 356¾ 357¾ Jul 352¼ 352¼ 352¼ 352¼

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Dec 322½ 322¾ 322½ 322¾ —¾ Est. sales 265.Wed.'s sales 754 Wed.'s open int 4,488, up 29 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 1385 1391¼ 1371½ 1376 —7¾ May 1386 1392 1372¼ 1377 —7¾ Jul 1373¾ 1379½ 1360¾ 1365½ —7¾ Aug 1331½ 1334 1317¾ 1323¼ —5¼ Sep 1230¾ 1242 1228½ 1233½ —3½ Nov 1189¼ 1194¼ 1181 1187½ —1½ Jan 1184¼ 1188¼ 1176½ 1182½ — ¾ Mar 1157¾ 1159¾ 1149 1155¾ +¾ May 1147 1149¾ 1142¼ 1149½ +1¾ Jul 1145¼ 1150 1141¼ 1146¼ +1¼ Sep 1098 1098 1098 1098 +¼ Nov 1072 1078 1069 1077 +4½ Nov 1040 1040 1037 1037 —8 Est. sales 119,896.Wed.'s sales 178,174 Wed.'s open int 914,252,up 3,677 Feb. 17 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.24 (Feb 21), 13.25 (Mar 21) 13.25 (Apr 21) 11.19 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.18 (Feb 21), 5.16 (Mar 21) 5.16 (Apr 21) 4.15 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.24 (Feb 21), 13.25 (Mar 21) 13.25 (Apr 21) 11.19 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.18 (Feb 21), 5.16 (Mar 21) 5.16 (Apr 21) 4.15 (Oct. 21) Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.38; soybeans, 13.68; wheat, 6.30. New Crop - Corn, 4.30; soybeans, 11.39; wheat, 6.12.