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NCMC Tuition Rates See Slight Boost It will cost
semester, $2,100 for the second semester and $2,100 for PN summer students. NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver said he believes the college will still be in the lower third of tuition costs in Missouri. College next The board approved the room and board year as col- rates for the fall semester, which shows the lege trustees college moving to an “all-access option” for approved an students residing in Ellsworth and Selby increase in tuition and fees at Tuesday halls, providing them with open access to night’s board meeting. the dining hall throughout the day. Students Trustees approved a $5 per credit hour living in the new apartment-style housing across the board increase for all students that is under construction will have an eightwith the exception of dual credit students meal plan. Room rates for Ellsworth and who will see an $8 per credit hour increase, Selby halls are $2,980 for a double-occubut will now receive their books at no cost. pancy room and $3,972 for single occuThe new per-credit-hour rate for an in- pancy. The apartment rate is $4,965. Board district student will be $92, with other Mis- rates are $3,120 for the all-access plan and souri residents paying $153 and other U.S. $1,680 for the eight-meal plan. residents and international students paying Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. $190. Online, outreach and course by Kristen Alley said the college is sensitive to arrangement students will pay $175. Stu- the struggles many families are having due dents in the on-ground PN and ADN pro- to COVID-19 and as a result, the rates regrams will pay $157, with online ADN flect a decrease in both double and single students paying $183. rooms as well as a decrease in what was forFees will also go up $1 per credit hour merly a 17-meal plan. She said NCMC reand include a student development fee, a fa- mains competitive with other Missouri cility fee and a technology fee. In addition, community colleges as well as the surroundstudents enrolled in the BT 160 Microcom- ing market. She noted that the college will puter applications course will pay a new $20 incur contractural increases to board rates fee to cover the cost of a required certifica- for the year for services provided by Great tion course. Nursing program fees will re- Western Dining as well as the move to the main the same, $2,500 for the initial [See NCMC, Page 7]
Gamet Named New slightly more attend Athletic Director At to North Central Missouri North Central
New Budgets Feature Salary Jumps For City Employees
If there were any concerns about the 2021-22 City of Trenton or Trenton Municipal Utilities budgets they must have been addressed in a finance committee meeting because there was no discussion about either budget prior to the city council giving unanimous approval to both budgets at a meeting Monday evening. Deficit budgets are nothing new as the council usually tries to estimate high on the expenditure side and low on the income side. City Administrator Ron Urton said this budget does not contain the latest round of COVID-19 funding, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which may put another $1 million in the city accounts over the next 18 months. The new budgets for both the city side and Trenton Municipal Utilities will go
Assessment Lists Are Late
Klaver Addresses SB 390 NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver addressed Missouri Senate Bill 390 at Tuesday’s meeting. Under this act, school districts lying in whole or in part in Buchanan County would become part of the community college district of which the majority of school districts in Grundy County are part, which is obviously NCMC. Dr. Klaver said the bill passed out of the Education Committee on Tuesday with a 5-4 vote. Dr. Klaver said he has talked to the sponsor of the bill, 34th District State Sen. Tony Luetkemyer, as well as 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman and said NCMC does “not want to be in the crossfire of a controversy we did not create.” He said NCMC is not in a battle with Metropolitan Community College, in whose service area Buchanan County currently exists and said NCMC is not going to get in a fight about it. Dr. Klaver told trustees he believes the issue has come about because some of the business leaders in the St. Joseph area would like to see the type of customized training, etc., that NCMC can offer. At a hearing on the issue held March 9, Peter Gray of Gray Manufacturing Company in St. Joseph was listed as a witness in favor of the bill. Those listed as witnesses against the bill were Kimberly Beatty, representing Metropolitan Community College, Brian Millner of the Missouri Community College Association and Arnie C. Dienoff, a state public advocate. Dr. Klaver went on to say that plans are moving forward for NCMC’s location in Andrew County’s Savannah, just north of St. Joseph, which is already part of the college’s service area. If SB 390 passes, he said, then obviously NCMC would have to rethink it’s plans for the St. Joseph area.
City Budgets Receive Unanimous Approval into effect May 1. As always, salaries are of great interest when taxpayers look at the budget of a public entity. This year, the council has gone to great lengths to try to make the city and utility wages competitive. Finance Committee Chairman John Dolan said the exact increases were determined by looking at a range of salaries from similar-size area communities and putting the city employees within those ranges based on a number of factors. “Basically, we looked at other area communities and even electric co-ops to find out basically what the ‘going rate’ is for some of these positions,” he explained. “We’re down two linemen and those guys can double their salary by going somewhere else. An apprentice lineman has to go through a four-year process to become a journeyman. We’re losing our guys and if that keeps happening we’re going to have to shut down a quarter of the city when we need to work on a line. An apprentice isn’t qualified to work on a live line, so if we don’t have the guys to work, we’re shutting the
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power off when we have to work on a line.” Dolan said there is a difference in salary increases among the various city departments and while that might seem unfair, he said different positions call for different levels of training and expertise. “I don’t get paid as much as a doctor,” he commented. “And you know, someone in another department could try to transfer to the electric department if they want to go through the training process.” Dolan said the finance committee is hoping that by approving the increase in salaries the city will be competitive enough to attract and retain employees, even if Trenton does not pay more than everyone else. “We’re never going to be the highest-paying, but we want people to want to stay here instead of leaving for more money.” City of Trenton General Fund revenues are listed at $3,511,736, with expenditures estimated at $4,113,135, for a deficit of $601,399. With $235,000 in operating transfers in from the road tax, the
deficit would be brought down to an estimated $366,399. The city is starting with a fund balance of approxi-
“We’re never going to be the highest-paying, but we want people to want to stay here instead of leaving for more money.” — JOHN DOLAN, 4th Ward Councilman mately $2.2 million, quite a bit higher than the $1,741,672 that had been projected, and expects to have a fund balance of $1,853,666 on April 30, 2022. Major sources of revenue include $500,000 in ad valorem (property) tax, with another $780,000 budgeted from sales tax revenue. Utility fran[See BUDGET, Page 5]
Grundy County Assessor Kathy Veatch is reminding county residents that the 2021 assessments lists were due on March 1. Mrs. Veatch said second notice cards are scheduled to be mailed on April 1. Anyone who has not turned a list in to the assessor’s office is asked to do so immediately. The assessor’s office is located on the first floor of the Grundy County Courthouse.
R-5 Announces Action
The Grundy R-5 Board of Education held a special meeting Tuesday, taking action on several personnel matters. According to Superintendent Phil Fox, board members accepted the resignation of Rusty Burns as the K-12 special education instructor and offered contracts to the following teachers: Samantha DeRyke, kindergarten; Lindsay Wyatt, third grade; Marsha McLain, fourth grade; and Jerry Kiger, high school/middle school special education. Fox said all of the contracts have been verbally accepted. The district is still looking for a parttime special education instructor at the elementary building, a K-12 music instructor (a contract was offered but not accepted) and a middle school/high school math instructor. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14.
No New COVID Cases
The Grundy County Health Department is reporting no new cases of the COVID-19 virus in Grundy County since the last report on Monday. There is one active case in the county, with 820 confirmed cases and 241 probable cases for a total of 1,061. The GCHD held clinics both Thursday and Friday of this week. On March 29, those in Phase 2 of the state’s vaccine plan become eligible for vaccination. This group includes those in higher education, construction, financial services, manufacturing, restaurant and hotel workers, real estate and retail employees. The health department has vaccine available and is taking appointments for individuals from this group. Appointments can be made at 359-4196.
Exotic Animal Ordinance Revised Bank Project Is Moving Forward City Council Accepts Multiple Bids, Approves Spending
The Trenton City Council took action on items other than the budget during its meeting. The council approved a revision to the exotic animal ordinance that, among other changes, allows non-venomous snakes in excess of eight feet in commercial areas and establishes a $190 registration permit for each snake. The change was made in re-
sponse to a request from resident Adam Clear, who is hoping to open a “reptilarium” in the downtown area. The council accepted a bid from JD Bishop Construction for removal and replacement of the front steps at the water plant. The bid, which was the only one received, was for $15,145, quite a bit higher than the amount budgeted, which was $4,500 not including $2,500 for a railing. City Administrator Ron Urton said money saved on other projects will help make up the difference. It was noted that local contractors had been contacted, but the 60-day time frame was going to prove to be
a challenge for them. A bid from Challenger Fence was accepted for the fencing around the north substation. That bid, which was for $47,260, was the lowest of five received. The council also approved spending up to $3,000 to fix some of the hangars in the building that will remain at the airport. The issue is a dropoff on the threshold that is making it difficult to get some of the planes in and out. At least three of the hangars will need the repairs. The next regular city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, April 12.
No County Funds Will Be Expended For The Project
The discussion of whether or not Grundy County should or would sponsor a project to stabilize the west bank of the Thompson River near Highway 6 continued on Tuesday morning, with the county commission ultimately voting 2-1 to move forward with the project and enter into an agreement with the Grundy County Industrial Development Corpo-
ration so engineering work can begin. But the agreement came with stipulations. First District Commissioner Don Sager, who had earlier made a motion to opt out of the Natural Resource Conservation Service program that would provide funding for the project, then made a motion to enter into an agreement with the NRCS with the stipulation that the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation come up with the $45,000 in up-front money needed for engineering fees and that the IDC would enter into a memorandum of understanding with the county that it is responsible for
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There is a chance of rain Friday night giving way to partly sunny-to-sunny skies and temperatures in the 60’s over the weekend. The high in Trenton on Monday was 66 with Tuesday hitting 62 with .45 of an inch of rain falling. Wednesday saw a high of 52 with a low of 43. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 47 with a low of 39 and .04 of an inch of rain falling.
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any overages. In addition, no county funds will be expended for the project. Sager then voted yes on his motion, with Second District Commissioner Brad Chumbley voting no and Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray breaking the tie with a “yes” vote. The last figures provided on the total project cost were $508,420, which was provided to the commission and the IDC on March 16 by Jon Dwiggins of Howe Company, an engineering firm utlilized often by the county. That amount included original cost estimates of $349,000, plus $69,420 that was put in because the work [See COUNTY, Page 4]
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Bulldogs Done In By Marshall In Opener
With the current makeup of the Trenton High School baseball team there were going to undoubtedly be some growing pains this season. That premonition didn’t waste any time coming to light, either. Trenton opened it’s 2021 season on Monday, traveling to Marshall where the host Owls promptly turned the Bulldogs away with a 15-0 victory in just three innings. Marshall was a difficult test for Trenton out of the gate. The Owls’ lineup is senior laden and the school itself competes a full class level above the Bulldogs. Those signs showed early on as Marshall jumped on Trenton in the bottom of the first inning, plating 12 runs off Trenton starter Tucker Otto. Things were better in the second with Trenton keeping the Owls off the board, but three runs in the bottom of the third ended the game via the 15-run rule. “The first inning was really tough, but it was good to see
how the players reacted,” Trenton coach Joel Hultman said. “Sometimes you see players or teams hang their heads. They took it, learned from it and hung a zero in the second inning. “Coming in we knew this was a bigger school with a senior-led team. We knew what we were up against. We were just looking for positives and there were a lot of them. The key is building on them throughout the season so we are playing our best toward the end. I think we will be a tough team to beat.” Trenton had two hits on the night, both singles, coming off the bats of senior Brice Gibler and Brayden Wiggins, who recorded his first career varsity hit. Otto (0-1) took the loss on the hill, allowing the 12 runs in the first on 10 hits, one a home run, and a walk. Wiggins hurled the final inning and one-third before the run rule came into effect. He allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two. The Bulldogs established an 0-1 start to the season with the loss. Trenton will be at home for the first time in 2021 on Friday, playing host to the Lathrop Mules who are 2-0 after sweeping a doubleheader with Van Horn last Saturday. Action at Burleigh Grimes Field is scheduled for a 4:30 first pitch.
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Young Trenton Team Collects Just Two Hits MARSHALL 15 TRENTON 0 - 3 INN.
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VICTOR MARKELL prepares to serve during the Trenton Bulldogs season opener in Cameron on Wednesday. Markell is one of seven players out for tennis in 2021.
New Generation Of Players Out To Continue THS Program’s Success
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hen Spring sports practices started in 2020, the Trenton High School boys tennis team gathered at the THS tennis courts looking to continue one of the strongest runs in school history for any sport. The Bulldogs were three-time defending district champions. They had two state quarterfinal appearances in that stretch. They had finished the 2019 season with a 14-1 overall record. But no team would snap Trenton’s streak of consecutive district championships - COVID-19 would take care of that. Now, as the 2021 season begins, Trenton is just ready to get back on the court and play again. “These guys are just ready to play,” Trenton coach David Sager said. “It wasn’t fun to go to practice for 10 days and then just be done. So it’s been a challenge to get things started up again with your program, but the kids are ready to play. The challenge, really, is just making sure they are prepared after a two-year break.” The team Trenton will put on the court this year, however, will pale in comparison to the squad that drubbed every team they faced until Pembroke Hill put an end to an undefeated season in the state quarterfinals in 2019. That 2019 team was made up entirely of seniors and juniors who ran roughshod over most of north Missouri for three years. Now, Trenton features a team with no senior members. Freshman Brayden Sager will play number one for Trenton this season. Trent Villacampa, the team’s number-two player, is just a sophomore. Of the seven players out for tennis in 2021, only two are juniors. Jonin Villacampa is one of the junior players and has three varsity matches under his belt. That is the only varsity experience this team will have en-
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tering the season. Despite the lack of experience, though, Trenton’s team does have some talent. Sager has starred at coach Sager’s summer youth camps and tournaments for the past several years. Trent Villacampa is right there, too, pushing Sager at the top of the lineup. “Brayden and Trent have been having some great challenge matches,” Sager said. “I think they are going to flip-flop one and two all season. That’s great to have a freshman at number one and a sophomore at number two because that is going to grow a program. Brayden’s shots are going really well right now and I know he played some tournaments in the summer to kind of help prepare him for the season. His game is very, very solid for a freshman and Trent is kind of the same way. It is kind of a two-headed monster right there.” Behind that duo, juniors Jonin Villacampa and Riley Walker will fill the three and four spots respectively. Being the two oldest members of the team, the junior duo has taken on the leadership role for this year’s squad. “There is some leadership there,” Sager said. “Riley, even though he is at number four right now, is the most vocal kid on the team. He knows he and Jonin are the oldest guys on the team and they want these younger guys to have the best experience they can have too.” Maverick Sole, a freshman, will play number five. Sole comes from a family that has produced a pair of successful players for Trenton’s girls program in his sisters Megan and Mallory. “Maverick is just an athlete,” Sager said. “He is a nice little basketball player and he just has court awareness that you just want your players to have. I love it when basketball players come out for tennis. Brayden plays basketball, Trent played basketball. Those guys just have an
awareness on the court. (Maverick’s) two older sisters, definitely Megan was on winning teams, and Mallory has played a lot of tennis and will probably be numberone for the girls next year. So he definitely comes from a long line of tennis players. His mentality for tennis is going to be really good.” At the bottom of the lineup are sophomore Dylan Smith and freshman Victor Markell, who are competing for the sixth spot in the varsity lineup. It is likely the duo could end up splitting time in that role. “Victor and Dylan are going to be interchangeable with singles and doubles,” Sager said. “They are both very competitive and the kind of kids you want around for your program.” While the younger, more inexperienced team may struggle to repeat as district champions, Sager can see the long-term view for the program. Knowing he has everyone back next year allows this season to be more of a learning experience to help build to the postseason, both this year and the next. “Right now we haven’t even reached the plateau yet,” Sager said. “There are so many aspects of all of their games that we are going to look at and see what works this year. There will be a lot of growing pains this year, but next year we will know exactly what their games are going to be like, what we can adjust and what they want to try to do individually. Teamwise right now, I think our team dynamic is great right now and that is just going to grow for next year, too.” Trenton opened its season on Wednesday with a 9-0 victory over the Cameron Dragons. The next stop on the schedule will be the home opener for Trenton as the Bulldogs play host to Kirksville at the THS tennis courts on Monday. First serves for the dual are scheduled for 4 p.m.
Tennis Team Routs Cameron Young Bulldogs Sweep Dragons On The Road TRENTON 9 CAMERON 0 The Trenton High School tennis team opened the season in the best way possible on
Wednesday, traveling to Cameron where the Bulldogs pulled off a 9-0 sweep of the host Dragons. Trenton set the tone in doubles play, winning some close matches. Brayden Sager and Trent Villacampa combined for an 8-3 win while the duos of Jonin Villacampa and Riley Walker and Maverick Sole and Victor Markell each combined for 8-5 wins.
In singles play, Trenton opened the scores up a bit. After Sager took the first match 8-5, Trenton got 8-0 wins from Trent and Jonin Villacampa at two and three respectively. Walker won 8-1 at number four and Sole was an 8-1 winner himself at number five. Dylan Smith scored an 81 win at number six to complete the sweep. With the win, Trenton established a 1-0 start to the season. In junior varsity action, Smith and Markell each won singles matches by 6-0 scores. The Bulldogs will look to keep the momentum going on Monday, when they play host to Kirksville in the home opener at the THS tennis courts. First serves for the dual with the Tigers are scheduled for 4 p.m.
Team AB Otto 2 Wiggins 2 McCullough 2 Gibler 1 Brock 1 Shreckengaust 1 Cagle 1 Taylor 0 Clause 1 Totals 11 HBP - Taylor
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
1 2 3 0 0 2 12 0 3 BI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 5
Pitcher IP H R ER BB K Otto 1 10 12 12 1 0 Wiggins 1.1 6 3 3 1 2 Totals 2.1 16 15 15 2 2 L - Otto (0-1) HBP - Otto 3, Wiggins Pitches- Strikes - Otto 45-24, Wiggins 42-21
Batter AB R H BI BB K Makings 2 0 2 3 0 0 Hoffman 2 2 2 2 0 0 Haug 2 2 1 3 1 1 Huston 3 0 0 0 0 1 Martinez 3 2 2 1 0 0 Smith 1 2 1 1 1 0 Crawford 3 2 3 5 0 0 Deal 3 2 2 0 0 0 Kraft 3 1 3 0 0 0 CR: Perkins 0 2 0 0 0 0 Totals 22 15 16 15 2 2 2B - Makings, Hoffman, Crawford, Martinez HR - Haug HBP - Makings 2, Hoffman, Smith SB - Hoffman, Smith 2, Kraft, Martinez Pitcher IP H R ER BB K Deal 3 2 0 0 0 5 Totals 3 2 0 0 0 5 W - Deal Pitches - Strikes - Deal 45-31 HBP - Deal
SPORTS BRIEFS Chris Guess Wins Coaching Honors From IGHSAU Chris Guess was named the 2021 All-Iowa Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year and was also presented with the Golden Plaque of Distinction Award from the Iowa Girls High School Athletics Union during the state basketball tournament. Coach Guess has made 15 state appearances, five state semi-final appearances and won two state championships at the class 5A level while Chris Guess coaching at Waukee. He holds a career coaching record of 469-197 coaching record. Over his 29-year career in Iowa, he has coached at Centerville, Glenwood, Ottumwa and Waukee where he has been for the past 18 seasons. Guess is the son of Glee and Donna (McCracken) Guess formerly of Trenton and the grandson of the late Donald and Mildred McCracken. He is also a nephew to Bob and Cindy McCracken, Bill and Lynda McCracken and the late Wendell Guess and Larry Guess all of Trenton.
Former Trenton Coach Quentin Albrecht Retires Quentin Albrecht, who had two stints as the high school girls basketball coach at Trenton High School, is retiring from coaching. Albrecht announced his retirement after the 2020-2021 season - his sixth at the helm of the Maryville Spoofhounds girls program. The ’Hounds were 22-2 and district runners-up in his final season. Albrecht most recently coached at Trenton from 2007-2012.
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Moore Named To All-District Squad Butler Breaks Out, Freshman Made Pirates Take Win Immediate Impact For Bulldogs
The Trenton High School girls basketball team knew it had a lot of production to replace when Maci Moore decided to graduate early to jump start a collegiate career. While the points production was never really replaced, Trenton did get plenty of rebound support to make up for those lost statistics Moore provided. Those rebounds came from none other than Madi Moore, Maci’s younger sister. The younger Moore produced 10.2 rebounds per game this season - her freshman campaign. That added with her steals and blocks that she provided landed her on the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association’s All-Northwest District team. “”Madi has great instincts and tracks the ball really well,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “One strength we had as a team this year was defense and her rebounding was such a MSSA ALL-NORTHWEST DISTRICT CLASS 1 GIRLS Tori Meinecke, 6’, jr. Mercer Webby Bailey, 5’7”, jr. Pattonsburg Emma Craig, 5’9”, sr. N. Harrison Malia Collins, 5’6”, sr. Platte Valley Jaclyn Pappert, 5’10”, jr. Platte Valley Maggie Collins, 6’, fr. Platte Valley Ashton Crockett, 5’8”, jr. Dekalb Jacquelyn Cline, 5’6”, so.N. Nodaway Riley McQueen, 5’6”, sr. Stanberry Lexi Craig, 5’10”, jr. Stanberry Destiny Gutshall, 5’7”, jr. Tri-County Shaina Culp, 5’10”, sr. Nodaway-Holt Rainey Michael, so. Mercer Kayla Dooley, 5’9”, sr. Norborne Olivia Dooley, 5’9”, sr. Norborne Rayleigh Guyer, 5’5”, jr. South Holt Stephanie Turpin, 5’5”, jr. Platte Valley Samantha Rounkles, 6’1”, sr. Tina-Avalon
MSSA ALL-NORTHWEST DISTRICT CLASS 3 GIRLS Lilly Schilling, 5’10”, sr. East Buch Laken Manns, 5’9”, sr. Lawson Sadie Hendrickson, 5’6”, sr. Lawson Maycee Nichols, 5’7”, sr. Lathrop Maya Watkins, 5’9”, so. East Buch Brighton Swindler, 5’7”, sr. Hamilton Hannah Carter, 6’, fr. S. Harrison Madi Moore, 5’8”, fr. Trenton COY — Lisa Glenn Lawson
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MSSA ALL-NORTHWEST DISTRICT CLASS 3 BOYS Nick Knight, 6’2”, jr. Lathrop Brayden Sunderman, 6’2”, sr. S. Harrison Andrew Rich, 6’2”, jr. Hamilton Ryan Pattison, 6’3”, jr. W. Platte Max Trout, 6’2”, jr. Lawson Drew Thompson, 5’11”, sr. East Buch Luke Karns, 6’7”, sr. S. Harrison Tanner Rowe, jr. W. Platte COY – Ryan Nichols W. Platte
huge part of that.” It added up for the Bulldogs, who limited opponents to under 40 points per game over the course of the season. Moore averaged 5.7 points per game on the offensive end of the floor, where Trenton had it’s biggest struggles during the 2020-2021 season. She did, however, knock down shots at a 40 percent clip and gave the Bulldogs an inside presence to look to.
Dallas Hall, 5’9”, sr. Braymer Lily Webb, 5’6”, sr. Southwest COY – Tyler Pedersen Platte Valley CLASS 1 BOYS Landon Poppa, 6’5”, sr. Mound City Tony Osburn, 6’2”, jr. Mound City Collin Sager, 6’5”, sr. Stanberry Tyler Blay, 6’, sr. W. Nodaway Cameron Jones, 6’1”, sr. Pattonsburg Jakob Hisel, 6’, sr. Winston Brett Emig, 5’10”, sr. N. Harrison Caden Gann, 6’1”, sr. Grundy Alex Rinehart, 5’10”, jr. Worth Co. Gage Salsbury, 6’, sr. Mound City Austin Schwebach, 6’5”, jr. Stanberry Trever McQueen, 5’11”, sr. Platte Valley Dylan McIntyre, 6’, so. NENodaway Jacob Uthe, 6’2”, jr. Winston Jaeden Sears, 6’1”, sr. Hale/Bosworth Chase Neptune, 5’8”, sr. Southwest
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SOUTHEASTWOMEN 75 7 NCMC WOMEN 67
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MADI MOORE, a freshman, was named to the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association’s All-Northwest District team this week. Adam Rinehart, 6’1”, sr. E. Harrison Carson Bowman, 6’2”, jr. Christian Hunter Dawson, 5’8”, jr. W. Nodaway Patrick Warren, 5’10”, sr. Southwest Cooper Lewis, 6’3”, sr. Grundy COY – Ty Stillwell Grundy CLASS 2 GIRLS Gabby Newman, 5’5”, sr. Albany Mercedes Parshall, 5’5”, sr. E. Atchison Morgan Parshall, 5’5”, sr. E. Atchison Shae Lewis, 5’9”, so. LeBlond Tatum Studer, 5’6”, so. LeBlond Savannah Bingham, 5’8”, jr. Plattsburg Kacie Livengood, 5’6”, sr.Mid-Buch Mary Copeland, 5’11”, jr. Polo Lauren Krohn, 5’8”, jr. Princeton Alaina Officer, 6’, sr. N. Andrew Josie Roach, 5’9”, jr. N. Platte Jordan Thornton, 5’2”, so. Mid-Buch Olivia Dierenfeldt, 5’9”, sr. Osborn
Sierra Anthony, 5’9”, sr. Albany Maddie Saunders, 5’6”, sr. King City COY – Jackie Ziesel LeBlond CLASS 2 BOYS Javan Noyes, 5’6”, sr. Mid-Buch Caden Bailey, 6’2”, jr. Mid-Buch Tanner McDaniel, 6’3”, sr. N. Andrew Owen Graham, 6’8”, jr. N. Andrew Isaac Bird, 6’4”, so. Gallatin Payton Feiden, 6’1”, so. Gallatin Kaeden Hutchinson, 6’1”, sr. Albany Holden Farmer, 6’3”, jr. Rock Port Isaia Howard, 6’2”, fr. Plattsburg Doran Saunders, 6’, jr. Osborn Chris Guldan, 6’1”, jr. LeBlond Jake Korell, 5’10”, so. LeBlond Joe Clark, 6’4”, so. Mid-Buch Zeb Schwartzkopf, 6’2”, sr. Princeton COY – Wade Bryson N. Andrew
Atavian Butler only missed one game when he went down with an ankle injury a couple of weeks ago. But, following the missed game, Butler came off the bench for several games as North Central head coach Jeremy Esry tried to ease him back into action. Then, when he was starting again, Butler was hampered by foul trouble that limited his minutes. On Tuesday with 20thranked Southeast Community College visiting the Ketcham Community Center, Butler didn’t just break the door down, he kicked it off the hinges. Butler looked as good as the reigning All-American has ever looked in a Pirate uniform, posting 29 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals to lift No. 16 North Central to a 106-89 victory. The Pirates’ offense, which has struggled in recent weeks with Butler seeing limited minutes, flourished in this win, scoring 60 points in the second half alone. Butler had some help too, as
North Central got 15 points from Jackson Andrews and 14 from Jeramy Shaw. Kolten Griffin finished with 11 points and nine rebounds while Mack Anderson finished with eight points off the bench. Damien Loyd played in just his second game back after missing six games due to injury. Loyd didn’t start but came off the bench for four points and six assists. With the win, North Central improved to 13-6 overall on the season. WOMEN The North Central women scored a 74-59 road win at Southeast 10 days earlier, but saw the favor returned on their home floor Tuesday as the 7thranked Pirate women were defeated 75-67. North Central got some decent individual performances, but a slow start to the second half in the third quarter put North Central in a hole it ultimately couldn’t climb out of. Maci Moore led NCMC with 16 points and nine rebounds while Lily Osborn scored 14 points and had four assists. Kortlyn Rounkles had 11 points and six assists and Kennedie Kieffer had 10 points and 11 rebounds. With the loss, North Central fell to 14-4 on the season. Both Pirate teams will close out the regular season on Saturday, traveling to Kansas City to face Metropolitan Community College in a Region 16 doubleheader. The women’s game gets the action started at 2 p.m. and the men’s contest will follow at 4 o’clock.
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THE RIGHT DECISION I am so pleased the Grundy County Commission decided to move ahead with the bank stabilization project on the Thompson River west of Trenton at its meeting on Tuesday. The details of this project have been printed in the newspaper over the last several weeks and there’s no point in rehashing them now but this was the right decision for our community. During the flood of 2019, the river made significant erosions on the west side as it approaches the bridge carrying Highway 6 into Trenton. It’s not going to take many more flooding events for the approach to be threatened and then a vital link to our community would have to be closed. And there’s no telling how many months or years it would take to be repaired and how we would survive without it. There are just so many reasons that you can list how that would have affected us: truck traffic that serves Nestle, Modine, Smithfield farms and processing plant; North Central Missouri College; Wright Memorial Hospital; and not to mention retail sales that would have affected all of our local businesses as well as county and city sales tax dollars. Now, with the National Resource Conservation Service, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the landowners all coming together to contribute funding, the majority of the project will be paid for. The remaining “local contribution” of funds will be raised by the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation so the county should have no financial funding in the project. Their only involvement will be as the sponsors. The local funding will have to be raised and Chris Hoffman of the IDC is well on the way to making that happen and you can contact him if you want to be a part of that effort as a business or an individual. I appreciate all the effort that he and Jackie Soptic of the IDC have put into this project. Getting this problem fixed before it threatens one of our major arteries is of the highest priority. The result of being without it for any length of time would have been devastating for us. I think it is smart to be proactive instead of reactive to this situation. ##### The municipal and school board election will be held on Tuesday, April 6 and a sample ballot appears in today’s edition and will again next week in the newspaper as will a special election section containing all the information you’ll need to be an informed voter in the election. Explanation of the ballot issues as well as candidate profiles will be a part of it. One thing I hope voters will pay attention to is the Use Tax proposal for the City of Trenton which will allow the 2 percent sales tax to be collected on on-line purchases and then returned to the community. I plan to vote for this tax and hope others will also. It’s a matter of fairness. Even though the tax is not paid on-line, local businesses must still charge the tax, and you pay it when you purchase items from them. These are the same businesses we go to and want their support for our fundraisers, ball teams and school functions. If we want their support then, they need our support now. It’s only fair. And let’s be truthful, the tax is only self-reported when you purchase more than $2,000 worth of items in a calendar year. Most of us won’t reach that threshold and even if someone does, I’m guessing they probably won’t turn themselves in. Just a hunch.
Use Tax To Be On April 6 Ballot Letters to the Editor To The Editor: Dear Patron, On April 6, 2021 a measure to approve a “Use Tax” for the City of Trenton will appear on the election ballots. A simple explanation of the “Use Tax”: is that it takes the previously voter-approved city sales tax and applies it to out of state internet sales. Collection and reporting is the same as it is for the existing sales tax. The State of Missouri has, for several years, collected 4.226 percent sales tax (as a use tax) on out of state internet sales for us at no cost to Trenton. Once collected, the State of Missouri will remit these funds to Trenton’s general fund. These funds will then be used to continue police, fire and street services to Trenton city residents.
Lifestyles have dramatically changed the past few years and we have seen a major increase in internet buying. To continue to provide city services, we must adjust to the change in buying habits. In addition to adjusting to a change in buying habits, the “Use Tax” can help “level the playing field” for our local brick and mortar businesses. The same 2.625 percent sales tax collected by local businesses will be collected on out of state internet sales making tax collected the same for all items. Many cities and counties around us have already passed the “Use Tax” i.e. Chillicothe, Brookfield, Gallatin and others. The “Use Tax” will help maintain city services, stay up with changing buying habits and “level the playing field” for local businesses. Thank you for your support of our city. Respectfully, Cathie Smith
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What Others Are Saying... EVEN THE PLAYING FIELD Hopefully, this will be the year the Missouri Legislature evens the sales tax playing field.
GUEST EDITORIALS Before adjourning for spring break, the House and Senate advanced competing bills to require out-ofstate online businesses to collect sales taxes on purchases by Missourians. The requirement would only apply to businesses that make at least $100,000 a year in online sales to Missouri residents, the Associated Press reported. For years, we’ve said the current sales tax structure is uneven and unfair because Missouri hasn’t adjusted it for the advent of the internet a quarter-century ago. As a result, Missouri collects sales and use taxes on e-commerce transactions only from businesses that have a physical location in the state, as well as a few out-of-state businesses that take it upon themselves to collect and pay the taxes. That creates a couple of problems. First, it makes for an uneven playing field between brick-and-mortar busi-
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on the bank might have to go farther north than originally thought. Engineering was listed at $70,000 and county administrative costs were put in at $20,000. At Tuesday’s meeting Sager referred to the project as $349,000 and said he didn’t know where everyone was getting the $500,000 figure. Over the past several weeks in discussions with the IDC and, in fact, since the issue first came up in September, Sager has said he did not want any county money going toward a state project. When Chumbley took office in January, he agreed, with both indicating that they are not in favor, and would not approve, any agreement in which the county is putting any money into the project or in which the county would be responsible for cost overruns. This agreement, when it is finally drafted and approved, should insulate the county from those worries by asking for the engineering money upfront and requiring a 10 percent contingency in case more is needed. It will also contain a two-year maintenance agreement, which is less than the 10 years NRCS had originally required and put in the contract, but still more than county commissioners wanted. Chris Hoffman, representing the IDC, said the issue with cost overruns should be taken care of with “not to exceed”
language when the agreements with contractors are signed. Hoffman also said that Dennis Speichinger from NRCS told him the IDC could pay the $45,000 to the county, which would disburse it for engineering fees. The funds would then be reimbursed to the county, which could recycle it for the remainder of the engineering cost. Sager pointed out that the county could, if it wanted, keep that money, although that didn’t appear to be their plan at this time. During the meeting Chumbley said he received input from “those who put me in this seat” and they were overwhelmingly not in favor of the county being involved in the project. He said there have been other projects the county was involved in, but they were projects that were making an improvement. “This is just a save,” he said. He went on to say he has concerns about the city of Trenton being financially involved, but Hoffman said he will not ask the city to contribute if that’s a concern. Chumbley, as Sager has said in the past, reiterated his thought that if the bridge is threatened, the state will fix the issue with its funding. Rural Trenton resident Bill Brinser agreed with Chumbley, saying the work is the state’s responsibility and said the area in question is on private land, so he doesn’t understand why the county is involved. At previous meetings, and in Howe
nesses and online businesses. Meanwhile, customers technically are responsible for paying their own sales tax. But without an enforcement mechanism, that’s likely a rare occurrence. The other problem is that Missouri isn’t getting all of the revenue for an existing tax. The AP reported Department of Revenue officials estimated the change would bring in as much as $190 million in state revenue by 2027 and another $70,000 in local tax revenue. Both versions of the bill would partly offset the revenue increase with slight income tax cuts. The measure has been proposed for years, but Republicans have been hesitant to “add” a tax, even one that’s already on the books. We applaud Gov. Mike Parson for backing the issue. The AP reported he recently said: “I simply want to start making the playing field fair for our Missouri businesses that have to compete with out-of-state businesses.” Passing this measure just makes sense, and it would show Missourians that bipartisanship does still exist. —Jefferson City News-Tribune
Company’s March 16 proposal, it was indicated that the landowners, Terry and Ron Herrin, would be asked to contribute as much as $10,000 to the project. The IDC presented a petition with 173 signatures asking that the county serve as the sponsor for the project. Those in the room with the commission were overwhelmingly in favor of the county being involved due to the important role the highway and the river bridge play in the commerce of not only Trenton but Grundy County. Scott May, plant manager of Modine Manufacturing, said it would be a “major disruption” if their suppliers had to use an alternate route to bring products in from the west. Kristi Urich, who lives in the eastern part of the county, said she feels that not only is this an opportunity to leverage funds that may not be there down the road, it is an opportunity to show vision and leadership. She reminded the commissioners of how long those who use the Route A bridge were left to travel a longer, alternate route when that bridge had to be replaced. Ray asked that the IDC have the memorandum of understanding to the commission within 14 days. In other business, the commission accepted several bids Tuesday morning, including bids for CART rock. Three bids were submitted, from Norris Quarries of Trenton and
Princeton, Trager Limestone of Chillicothe and Florys Rock and Lime LLC of Jamesport, and all three were accepted, giving the townships the option of using the supplier of its choice based on their needs and location. Jamesport Concrete was the only bidder for concrete and was awarded the bid. The cost for eight-bag concrete will be $145 per cubic yard, while the cost for six-bag concrete will be $135 per cubic yard. There is a minimum charge of $500 per order. Five bids were received for mowing, with the commission selecting Midwest Lawncare (Trevor Whitley) as the lowest complete bid. The bid was for $50, courthouse; $40, prosecuting attorney’s office; $40, Grundy County Law Enforcement Center; $70, county road bridge building; $80 Bethel Cemetery; $40 Wynne Cemetery; and $40, Sires Cemetery, for a total bid of $360. The commission will meet again Tuesday at the courthouse. Items on the announced agenda include a 9 a.m. meeting with TUSA to review the 911 system design, followed by the opening of pipe bids at 9:30 and fuel bids at 10. At 10:15, the commission will discuss the 911 recorder license renewal and at 11 a.m. the commission will review the latest round of COVID-19 funding.
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chise taxes are listed at $220,000 and PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) charges are listed at $607,000, $227,000 more than last year, with some of that increase possibly due to Nestle. Urton received an increase of $2,605, which puts him at a salary of $89,685 with $44,843 reimbursed from Trenton Municipal Utilities (plus insurance, LAGERS, FICA, etc.) as he also serves as utility director. City Clerk Cindy Simpson and Police Chief Rex Ross will receive identical increases to Urton, with Mrs. Simpson earning $55,406 for 2021 and Ross earning $64,060. Fire Chief Brandon Gibler received a $4,914 increase to $52,682, while Street Supervisor Gary Dryer received an increase of $5,456, with his salary set at $55,016. Code Enforcement Officer/Airport Manager Wes Barone received an increase of $3,936 for a 2021 salary of $44,205. In looking at individual departments, salaries for the police department, which includes not only officers but dispatchers, animal control, and the court clerk as well, will total $877,161 (including funds for officers that have yet to be hired as well as overtime and part-time labor). Last year, that amount was $803,942. With benefits added, that amount grows to $1,223,841. Salary increases had already been approved by the city for officers and dispatchers. The hourly rate for a new officer is $19.72, while the hourly rate for new dispatchers is $15.93. At the fire department, total salaries will increase from $231,496 to $304,967, an amount that will increase to $454,373 with benefits, overtime, night call out and parttime labor. As far as the hourly wage goes, all firefighters will receive an increase of $1.38 per hour, with the low end being $14.63 (two of the five firefighters) and the high end being $16.38 (one of the five). Personnel totals for the street department will go from $371,373 (including $10,000 for overtime) to $428,787. When benefits are added, that amount grows to $628,143. Hourly salaries range from a republican-times.com
low of $16.22 to a high of $21.87, with increases approved ranging from $1.50 for the department secretary to $2.72 for one employee. The other eight employees received an increase of $2.47 per hour. In looking at capital projects, the street department and street program get a big piece of the pie with a total of $407,710, including the street overlay program, $116,805, the street maintenance program, $139,870, a skid steer, $60,000, a payment for the asphalt plant, $61,074, and a wheel loader, $28,961. Capital projects for the fire department total $57,386 with the largest item being $12,700 in payments for the command vehicle and $15,500 for repaving an area with asphalt at the Emergency Services Complex. Projects for the police department total $59,331 and include payments on two vehicles, $27,936, computer upgrades, $24,085 and outfitting vehicles and putting in prisoner partitions, $7,310. The Trenton Municipal Airport shows a huge number for capital projects, but that includes $943,000 that will come from the airport grant project, plus $1,506 on the energy grant project for a total of $944,506. The sidewalk program has $3,500 budgeted while the demolition program has $50,000 budgeted for 2021-22. TMU When looking at the 202122 Trenton Municipal Utilities budget, one can’t help but be focused on the electric department, which is showing a nearly $300,000 deficit. The total TMU budget shows gross revenues of $12,421,463, with total expenses of $10,256,389 for a surplus of $2,165,074 before depreciation of $1,822,000, leaving a surplus balance of $343,074. The electric department shows gross revenues of $6,953,653 and expenses totaling $6,753,991 (of which $5,571,234 are production expenses), leaving a surplus of $199,662, however when depreciation of $485,000 is added in, the net revenues drop to a deficit of $285,338. The electric department is still projected to be $877,300 above the minimum cash reserve requirement of $2,206,617. The water department is an-
ticipating gross revenues of $2,253,120, with expenses totaling $1,638,910 of which $892,502 are production expenses. That leaves a surplus of $614,210 but when depreciation of $622,000 is added, the fund shows a deficit of $7,790. The water department fund is expected to be $727,131 below the minimum cash reserve requirement of $1,530,782. The wastewater department has expected gross revenues of $3,214,690, with total expenses listed at $1,863,488 of which $831,374 for administrative costs is the largest expense. That leaves a surplus of $1,351,202 and after depreciation of $715,000, net revenues are estimated at $636,202. The wastewater department fund is expected to be $3,511,376 below the minium cash reserve balance requirement of $5,531,198. As Dolan said, utilty salaries were increased in order to attract and retain employees. For example, in the electric department, the starting wage for a new employee last year was $13 per hour, an amount that has been increased to $22 per hour. As with the other city salaries, the amount of those increases varied and some are based on employees receiving additional training or certifications. Administrative salaries include TMU Comptroller and Office Manager Rosetta Marsh, $55,219, a $3,691 increase; Electric Distribution Supervisor Brad Griffin, $67,500, an increase of $9,877; Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Steve Reid, $56,425, an increase of $5,399;WasteWater Distribution Supervisor Kenney Ricketts, also $56,425, which is a $4,710 increase; and WasteWater Treatment Plant Supervisor Bob Hutchison, also $56,425, a $4,130 increase.
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The Trenton High School Special Education headed to Branson Tuesday morning for an end of the year field trip. In order to attend the field trip students had to maintain good grades and behavior throughout the school year.
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TAKE TIME TO EVALUATE YOUR CALVING DISTRIBUTION THIS SPRING by Shawn Deering Field Specialist in Livestock Take time to evaluate your calving distribution this spring Record calf birthdates this calving season to track calving distribution. Calving distribution provides valuable insight into the reproductive performance and productivity of the herd, says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian specialist Craig Payne. Calving distribution represents when calves are born during the calving season. It is often based on the percentage of calves born at 21-day intervals since 21 days is the average length of the estrous cycle in cattle. Payne tracks calving distributions as part of a three-year project to help beef producers improve whole-herd record keeping. This is important for two reasons, says Payne. First, dams of early-born calves enjoy a longer recovery period before the next breeding season They will likely be cycling at the beginning of the breeding season and have a greater chance of becoming pregnant. Second, ear-
lier born calves have longer to gain weight. This results in more pounds of calf sold at marketing time, and more profits for the owner. Payne points to weaning weights collected from a northwest Missouri operation in the fall of 2020. They show that steer calves born in the first 21 days were 47 pounds heavier at weaning than calves born during days 22 – 42 (537 vs. 490). The number of calves in this group is relatively small (47 steers born in the first 21 days and 12 born during days 22 - 42). However, the reported weight difference in this herd is similar to other studies, says Payne. Begin tracking calving distribution by establishing the date of the initial counting period. One option is to start the first period 283 days from bull turn-in or AI. If this information is not available, begin the first 21-day period when the third calf is born. Both methods work, says Payne, but use the same method to be consistent. Once you have the start date, count the number of calves born in the first 21 days of the calving season and divide that number by the total number of calves born,
says Payne. Repeat the process for days 22-42, 43– 63, and greater than 63 days. Count all full-term calves born, dead or alive. Also, include calves born before the beginning date in the first 21 days. Finally, evaluate the calving distribution of firstcalf heifers (two-year-old cows) separately from the mature herd. Their breeding season is often earlier or managed differently. Once you know your herd’s distribution percentage, compare it to the industry standard. Benchmarks for the first, second, and third 21-day period are 65%, 23%, and 7%. The remaining 5% of calves are born at greater than 63 days. The following is the calving distribution of 142 calves from a 2020 spring calving herd in northwest Missouri. Day of calving season and percentage: 121, 66%; 22-42, 28%; 43-63, 6%; and over 63, none. Therefore, this herd performed better than the industry standard. To achieve the targets, all cows must cycle at the beginning of the breeding season and bulls must be fertile. “If your distribution is unfavorable, meaning a higher percentage of calves are born later in the calving season, it could indicate one or more problems and will require
more investigation,” says Payne. Factors to consider are the nutritional program, inadequate bull power or fertility, disease or conditions that cause early embryonic loss or infertility, or a mismatch between herd genetics and environment. Also, look at the calving distribution for each age category, pasture, etc. to see if a specific group is responsible for differences. The following distributions are from two groups of cows owned and managed by the same beef producer. Day of calving and percentage for the 2019 fall calving group (44 calves): 1 - 22, 45%; 22 - 42, 34%; 43 – 63, 16%; >63, 5% and 2020 spring calving group (66 calves): 1 – 21, 74%; 22 – 42, 24%; 43 – 63, 2%; >63, none. Notice the differences, with the 2019 fall calving herd being unfavorable and the 2020 spring calving herd ex-
ceeding the industry benchmark. According to the producer, this difference can be explained by management intensity. The spring herd is intensely managed for reproductive success whereas the fall herd is a mixture of purchased cows of unknown origin, late fall calving cows purchased from another producer and cows that were carried over from the spring herd. “Evaluating a calving distribution takes very little time but can provide valuable insight into reproductive performance and productivity of the herd,” says Payne. For more information on the record-keeping project, contact Payne at 573-882-8236; livestock specialist Shawn Deering at 660-726-5610; livestock specialist Jim Humphrey at 816324-3147; or state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey at 573-884-7873.
Table 1 Day of Calving Season
2020 Spring (144 calves)
1 – 21
66%
22 – 42
28%
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6%
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Table 2 Day of Calving Season
2019 Fall (44 calves)
2020 Spring (66 calves)
1 – 21
45%
74%
22 – 42
34%
24%
43 – 63
16%
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> 63
5%
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BUSINESS Business Briefs... Purkapile Earns Honor Melissa Purkapile, a sales associate with Century 21 Team Elite, has been honored with the 2020 Century 21 President’s Producer Award. Greg Freeman, broker/owner of Century 21 Team Elite, announced the honor in recognition of her outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service. The honor is bestowed upon Century 21 system sales affiliates that earn the Century 21 Centurian Award and the Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer award in the same calendar year. The Centurian Producer Award honors system sales affiliates that earn $282,000 in sales production or 66 closed transaction sides within the calendar year. To earn the Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, a sales affiliate must receive completed customer surveys for at least 50 percent of their transactions surveyed from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percent or better for two consecutive years.
Court Says Ford Can Be Sued WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Ford Motor Co. can be sued in the state courts of people who were killed or seriously injured in accidents involving Ford vehicles. The justices unanimously rejected the Michigan-based company's argument that its ties to Minnesota and Montana were too tenuous to allow it to be sued in those states by accident victims. The ruling could make it easier to bring state court lawsuits against other car makers and companies that do business nationwide. Ford argued that because the cars were originally sold elsewhere and were resold as used cars to people in Minnesota and Montana, the company shouldn’t have to face civil lawsuits in either state. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the court's majority opinion
holding that “the connection between the plaintiffs’ claims and Ford’s activities in those States ... is close enough” to allow the lawsuits to proceed. “By every means imaginable — among them, billboards, TV and radio spots, print ads, and direct mail — Ford urges Montanans and Minnesotans to buy its vehicles," Kagan wrote. “Ford cars ... are available for sale, whether new or used, throughout the States, at 36 dealerships in Montana and 84 in Minnesota. And apart from sales, Ford works hard to foster ongoing connections to its cars’ owners.” In one accident, Markkaya Gullett was killed when the tread separated from a rear tire on the 1996 Ford Explorer she was driving in Montana. “The vehicle spun out, rolled into a ditch, and came to rest upside down. Gullett died at the scene of the crash,” Kagan wrote.
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all-access option. Trustees approved a list of 38 full-time faculty members for re-employment for the 2021-22 year and approved Nathan Gamet as athletic director, a position that will also include his current position of Ketcham Community Center director. He will be paid $63,000 annually and will begin his new position on July 1. Megan Pester was approved for an internal transfer, moving from marketing specialist to director of marketing and admissions, effective April 1. She will earn $54,000 annually. The board accepted the retirement of Stan Scott as industrial technology instructor, effective June 30, and approved employment of Tarasa Gardner of Kirksville as an adjunct instructor. She is scheduled to teach online yoga courses beginning with the fall semester. Dr. Klaver addressed Missouri Senate Bill 390 (see sidebar) as well as other legislative issues. He said the construction on the new residence halls is moving forward and addressed the latest round of COVID-19 funding. He said the college is expected to receive around $3.5 million, which will be divided between direct aid to students and institutional aid. Trustees also heard a report from Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre, who discussed the recent ADN Nursing program accreditation by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation and Dr. Alley,
who said 473 degrees and certificates will be awarded to 432 graduates at the May 8 event. Chief Information Officer Jennifer Triplett gave a report on the work that was done over spring break on the infrastructure refresh project, with nine staff members working 290 hours in four days to install 33 switches and 122 wireless access points. Head Start Directors Susan Ewigman and Janet Gott said 37 of 39 Early Head Start slots are filled and 179 of the Head Start slots are filled. She said staff members are actively recruiting for next year and are getting a good response. In other business, the board: • approved changes or new job descriptions for the library assistant II-testing coordinator position, the enrollment marketing specialist and athletic trainer, a new 10-month position. • approved the purchase of a Proofpoint email security service upgrade at a cost of $33,332 for one year, with funding coming from COVID19 funds. • approved the purchase of a 40-passenger shuttle bus from Master’s Transportation of Belton at a cost of $142,500, which was the low bid of five received. • approved the Green Hills Head Start Policy Council bylaws for 2021-22 and the program’s “Home-Base Service Options During a Pandemic” revision. • approved a four-day work week for faculty and staff from May 10-Aug. 12, with staff allowed to dress in casual attire. The KCC will remain on its regular schedule. Trustees are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, April 27.
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
HALF DOWN, HALF TO GO We have completed the first half of the 2021 legislative session. Much like last year, this has been a different session than most. Fortunately, it has also been a bit tamer than what we saw in 2020. For everything we have accomplished during the first half of session, we still have a lot of things still to do, including the budget for the next fiscal year. Some of the measures I am sponsoring this year have been met with success. Senate Bill 2, which would make changes to the Missouri Works program, was among the first pieces of legislation to pass through the Missouri Senate this year and awaits action in the Missouri House of Representatives. Senate Bill 86 is another proposal that is making its way through the process this year. This measure awaits a committee hearing in the Missouri House of Representatives, and would reinforce existing statute to ensure public funds are not used to influence elections. After a week away from Jefferson City for the annual mid-
session recess, lawmakers are back at the Capitol this week to begin the final eight weeks of session. As I mentioned earlier, the biggest challenge ahead of us is the state’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022. By law, we are obligated to have the budget passed and sent to the governor no later than 6 p.m. on Friday, May 7 this year. As chair of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee, this is not only a goal for the Legislature, but a personal goal for me as well. Rest assured, we will work to craft a balanced budget that keeps the needs of Missouri’s most vulnerable populations in mind. At the same time, we will also ensure your money is spent in the most efficient and effect ways possible. 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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Dear Annie: When I was in my early 50s, I became very ill and eventually found out I had severe rheumatoid arthritis. During that time I was in and out of hospitals. The last time I was hospitalized, my husband was too busy to come visit me. On arriving home, I discovered he had changed the locks and moved his girlfriend in. Needless to say, this was quite a shock. His defense was that he was still young and wanted to have fun and didn't want to be around a sick person. So after 20 years of marriage, we divorced. That was 10 years ago. I'm now 64. I've been able to manage the symptoms of my illness much better. I fish, ride bikes with my granddaughter and volunteer at my church. I'm very content. My problem now is that a good friend keeps trying to convince me to let her set me up with men. I have no interest in dating. I finally told her I think men are untrustworthy and to please just let it go. How do I convince her to let it lay? Her husband passed away last August from Lewy body dementia, and she started pestering me about dating after that. Why is she like a dog with
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a bone about my dating life (or lack thereof) all of a sudden? -Let Me Be Single Dear LMBS: For what it's worth, your ex sounds like a once-in-a-generation scumbag. I can understand why that experience would lead a person to swear off dating for life, but not all men are untrustworthy. There are some faithful fish out in the sea. That being said, it's perfectly fine to swim solo. Your friend's fixation on setting you up isn't about you. It's probably not a coincidence that she started up with the matchmaking mania after her husband died. Perhaps she's using it as a distraction from her grief. Maybe she's lonely herself and desires companionship but is not ready to face the prospect of dating, so she's projecting it onto you. I suggest gently asking her why she keeps bringing up the subject and lovingly asking her to please drop it. Dear Annie: I'm a cashier, and every day I see people who are gambling addicts. I would never approach strangers and lecture them, nor even bring up the subject to them. But perhaps if they can see some signs, they may be able to see themselves
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Novavax’s next chapter
Vaccine developer Novavax is 34 years old, has consistently lost money and has no approved products. But suddenly it has orders for over a billion doses of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine — and expectations of a fat profit this year. That’s after decades with minimal revenue, mainly from government contracts and foundation grants to fund vaccine testing. Mayank Mamtani, senior biotech analyst at B. Riley Securities, recently boosted his 12-month peak share price forecast for the Maryland company from $334 to $397, far above the current $200.24 price. Mamtani cites late-stage testing
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and recognize that they may need professional help. One of the first signs may be when, instead of just buying an occasional ticket as they did previously, they start doing so out of boredom rather than fun, and trying to "make up" for what they already spent. Others are further along the path, and instead of taking their tickets home, they will stay for half an hour or more scratching in the store, until they run out of money. Among the worst are those who don't actually play at all, but simply scratch the barcode at the bottom and scan it immediately expecting to get the top prize. It would be great if you could publish some resources for people who are addicted to gambling. -Concerned Citizen Dear Concerned: I appreciate your raising this important subject. By some estimates, there are roughly 10 million Americans who struggle with this. I encourage anyone who finds themselves gambling more often than they'd like to -- or anyone concerned about another person's gambling -- to reach out to the National Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-5224700. (You can call or text that number.) Another resource is SMART Recovery (https://www.smartrecovery.org) , which offers support in recovery from many forms of addiction, including gambling.
After losing money for decades as it worked to develop genetically engineered vaccines, Novavax Inc. could soon be in the black, with its COVID-19 vaccine likely to be approved this spring.
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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 ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-953-0724. FMay28 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJun11 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FMay28 ------------------------------------------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! Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FMay14* ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FMar26 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TApr9 ------------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Roofing * Siding * Lean-tos John Kramer 17594 St. Hwy. 190 Jamesport, MO 64648 660-973-5694 TMar16-Apr9* ------------------------------------------Cross Winds Reiki Complementary Health Care Stress and Relaxation Technique Connie Cross, RN Usui HF Reiki® Master Usui HF Karuna Reiki® Master Located in the Cross Chiropractic Building 1200 E. 9th St. * Trenton, MO 64683 * 660-359-1292 Email: crosswindsreikichc@gmail.com FB: CrossWinds Reiki Complementary Health Care The peaceful way to health and relaxation! dMar23-Apr16* ------------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, flower beds, brush cutting, fence row clearing and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-635-1282. FMar26-Apr23 -------------------------------------------
Offering General Satellite TV & Related Services! Jim's Satellite 660-953-0215 TMar23-Apr16 -------------------------------------------
FOR SALE
For Sale: 14.5" Simco Trail Saddle, $175. Call 816-8982556. W100d23* ------------------------------------------Fresh bulk garden seed. Limited supply. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T430d2 -------------------------------------------
INSURANCE
HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------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 Tdtf ------------------------------------------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. Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMay28 ------------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf -------------------------------------------
WANTED
Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. FMar9-Apr2* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------
FOR RENT
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "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." ----------------------------------
Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------For Rent - Duplex 2 bedroom apartment "A" near Trenton High School. Full carpet, 2 bath, 2 shower, big closets, appliances, attached 2 car garage, lawn care. $700 plus security deposit. No pets inside. Call 660-6543124. W592d26* ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf -------------------------------------------
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Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------------
REAL ESTATE
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." ---------------------------------------------------------------
CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!
MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101
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PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!
GREG FREEMAN 358-4003
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*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property. Please call Paul at 651-2382697 to discuss. FMay21* ------------------------------------------For Sale: 120 acres of pasture/haying/hunting land on Hwy F. Call 660-247-2797. K431d26 ------------------------------------------Big bales of grass hay for sale. 660-635-1629. FMar2-26 ------------------------------------------Angus bulls for sale. 18 months old and older. 660-6351629 or 660-654-1257. FMar2-26 ------------------------------------------FARM GROUND WANTED Cash rent or share crop Will do improvements ATH FARMS 660-359-1413 • 217-473-3139 FApr2* -------------------------------------------
HELP WANTED
The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for seasonal park maintenance. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. C363d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2021 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. C364d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for assistant pool manager for the 2021 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. C365d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for pool manager for the 2021 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. C366d26 ------------------------------------------Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County is seeking a motivated individual to work on a part-time as needed basis. Must be able to work unsupervised assisting with general maintenance and mowing in rural Grundy County. Must be available to work flexible hours and must possess a current MO Driver's License. Please submit a resume to the business office located at Grundy Electric Cooperative, 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. P425d26 -------------------------------------------
Mid-States Services, LLC is accepting applications for an Appliance Sales and Repair Technician. This position requires knowledge or interest in learning appliance repair, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Interested applicants may obtain the application at www.midstates.net, or 2626 Oklahoma Avenue. Submit a completed application by April 19, 2021 to: Mid-States Services, LLC, Attention: Peggy Boulware, 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. EOE/M/F/H/V M427d9 ------------------------------------------Help Wanted - Dental Assistant, Experience preferred but not required. Bring resumes to 1011 Cedar. C434d6 ------------------------------------------Immediate opening - (35 hours) Librarian Duties - must have good computer skills. Turn in or mail a resume and cover letter to the director at the Jewett Norris Library, 1331 Main, Trenton, MO 64683. G435d30 ------------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Electric Lineman. Wage depending upon experience with beginning wage at $22/hr. A copy of the job description is available upon request. Applications will be accepted at City Hall until position is filled. Trenton Municipal Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. For more information contact Brad Griffin at 660-3592315. T437d30 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a WDB Compliance Coordinator. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N439d6 -------------------------------------------
RUMMAGE SALES
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all ads must be prepaid! PLAN EARLY! Take Advantage of Our Special Two Day Rate. dtf ------------------------------------------Multi-family Sale - Saturday, March 27th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1744 Surfer Point. Tools, life jackets, 4T-5T girl clothing, home decor, outdoor furniture, toys, truck toolbox, push mower, bedding, antiques, women's clothing something for all!!! T615d26* ------------------------------------------Multi-Family Rummage Sale Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27, 8 am - 4 pm both days. New Holland grill (new), clothing (all sizes), kids toys, some antiques & much, much more. At Brimson Community Building, Main St., Brimson. A438d26 -------------------------------------------
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Square bales of Brome (1st & 2nd cutting) & Mixed grass (1st cutting). Big Round bales of Mixed Grass Hay. Satisfaction Guaranteed * Delivery available. Call Bob Holloway, 660-358-2128 FMar16-Apr9 ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf -------------------------------------------
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00017 ROGER BONNETT, et al, Petitioners, vs. BARBARA L. BONNETT, deceased, and each above Defendant’s heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, administrators, executors, creditors, guardians, trustees and other legal representatives, Respondent. NOTICE OF HEARING To all persons who claim any interest in the property of Barbara L. Bonnett, deceased, as an heir of said decedent or through any heir of said decedent: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above court by Roger Bonnett, et al, for the determination of the heirs of Barbara L., Bonnett, deceased, and of their respective interests as such heirs in and with respect to the following described property owned by said decedent at the time of death, to wit: A strip of land located in Block Five (5), of Railroad Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri, described as Commending 101 feet East and 50 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Block; thence South 56 feet; thence West 10 feet; thence North 56 feet; thence East 10 feet to the place of beginning. Petitioner’s attorney is Tara L. Walker whose business address is 1210 Oklahoma Avenue, Suite A, Trenton, Missouri 64683. You are hereby required to appear to answer said petition on April 22, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, at Trenton, at which time and place said petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said petition. Jill Eaton Clerk, Probate Division Circuit Court of Grundy County, MO dMar26,Apr2,9,16 -------------------------------------------
IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00014 In the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Decedent: On 03-05-2021, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: LORI A FOSTER 261 SW CEDAR LN TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD 903 JACKSON ST, PO BOX 228 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228 PHONE: 660-646-0627 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 14-DEC-2020 Date of first publication: 12-MAR-2021 Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dMar12,19,26,Apr2 ------------------------------------------
NOTICE OF ELECTION GRUNDY COUNTY MISSOURI TUESDAY, April 6, 2021 In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Laws of Missouri, notice is hereby given that a Municipal Election will be held in the various entities of Grundy County, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at which election all registered voters will be given the opportunity to vote. The polls shall be open between the hours of 6:00 o’clock A.M. and 7:00 o’clock P.M. Betty Spickard Election Authority Grundy County, Missouri
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice, like this . Use the marking device provided. CANDIDATES: Complete the oval next to the name of the Candidate for whom you wish to vote. PROPOSITIONS: If you are in FAVOR of the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word YES. If you are OPPOSED to the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word NO. WRITE-IN: To vote for a person whose name is not on the ballot, write his or her name in the blank space provided for such purposes and complete the oval next to the space provided.
SCHOOLS NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various schools to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.
CITIES NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various cities to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.
COUNTYWIDE NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various townships to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.
TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various townships to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.
GALT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT GENERAL CHECKING BEGINNING BALANCE RECEIPTS Taxes General Interest earned Transfer from Memorial Savings DISBURSEMENTS Fire prevention/patron expense Insurance Maintenance/fuel Salary/taxes Training Building Dues/member services Equipment Utilities Supplies Miscellaneous Total Disbursements ENDING BALANCE Firefighter’s savings Memorial savings Farmer’s Bank CD
VOTING PRECINCTS
$81,087.23
GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Municipal Election Tuesday, April 6, 2021
39,736.41 4,340.72 97.28 28,000.00 0 19,616.00 3,788.95 720.00 148.43 177.61 978.88 33,358.42 3,141.90 183.71 176.88 62,290.79 $90,970.85 $3,477.82 $15,593.92 $19,733.23
I, Martha Jackson, Secretary/Treasurer of Galt Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the foregoing statement is complete and correct statement from 01/01/2020 through 12/31/2020, as required by Section 231.280 RSMO. dMar26
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Galt Baptist Church Liberty Township/Myers Township Spickard Christian Church Franklin Township/Washington Township Laredo Community Bldg. Wilson Township/Marion Township Edinburg Baptist Church Madison Township/Taylor Township Grundy County Courthouse Trenton 1st Ward/Jefferson Township NCMC Frey Bldg. Trenton 2nd Ward/Lincoln Township First Christian Church Trenton 3rd Ward/Harrison Township First Baptist Rec. Center Trenton 4th Ward/Jackson Township Livingston County R-9 Voters: Mildred Litton 4-H/FFA Community Center Livingston County Jackson Township The polls of each election precinct shall open at six o’clock a.m. and continue open until seven o’clock p.m. as provided by RSMo 1986 Election Laws. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the County Commission of Grundy County, Missouri. Done in my office in Trenton, Missouri, this 25th day of February, 2021.
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AREA DEATHS Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Sharp Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Sharp, an 83-year-old Trenton resident, died at 1:12 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Her body was cremated under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. At her request, no services are planned. Inurnment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Mrs. Sharp was born Jan. 3, 1938 in Lead Hill, AR, the daughter of Jess and Bertha Hancock Crosswhite. She attended schools in Lead Hill, Harrison, AR and Marshfield and graduated from Carthage High School in 1955. In 1959 she was married to Edward Jordin at Monett. He preceded her in death in 1967. The couple moved to Trenton in 1961, where she worked several years as a secretary for the McCullough Insurance Agency. On March 29, 1968 she was married to Marvin L. Sharp in
Trenton. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2018. She had done volunteer work at Wright Memorial Hospital and the Church Women United Thrift Shop. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Trenton. Mrs. Sharp is survived by a son, Robert Sharp of McPherson, KS; two brothers, Wendell Crosswhite and Don Crosswhite; three sisters, Polly Thurmond, Rita Raney and Barbara Durham; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Nell King and Veta Anderson; and four brothers, Earl Crosswhite, Kirby Crosswhite, Bob Crosswhite, and Tom Crosswhite. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church, North 65 Center or the Green Hills Women’s Shelter and may be left with the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
NCMC, MWSU In Partnership North Central Missouri College and Missouri Western State University have signed an articulation partnership to help students transfer smoothly from NCMC to Missouri Western. “We enjoy a strong partnership with North Central Missouri College, and this agreement makes that partnership even stronger,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president of Missouri Western. “Our collaboration creates a seamless pathway for NCMC students as they complete their associate degree and then move on to their bachelor’s degree at Missouri Western, eliminating the duplication of coursework and ensuring a more efficient and expedient route to graduation. I am thrilled to be able to enter into this agreement with NCMC, which joins Missouri Western in its commitment to meeting the workforce demands of our region, and I greatly anticipate the continued collaboration between our two institutions.” “We are aligned with Missouri Western in our mutual attempts to offer both 4-year professional degrees through associate degree transfers and Career Technical Education certificate/degrees which articulate with their 4-year degrees in technology areas,” said Dr. Lenny Klaver, president of NCMC. “We believe the articulation agreement is a win-win for students in our service region.” In the partnership, Missouri Western and NCMC will develop program or degree-specific transfer articulation
guidance to create pathways which will enable students to move from associate to bachelor’s degree with ease and simplicity. A student graduating with an associate degree from NCMC will know exactly how their courses will transfer to Missouri Western and what courses remain for them to complete as they address their bachelor’s degree requirements. So far, two transfer articulation guides have been completed, from NCMC’s Associate of Arts in Teaching program to MWSU’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program, and from NCMC’s Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development program to MWSU’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Future guides are planned in criminal justice, business and other fields of study. “These transfer guides will help students choose the best courses to accomplish their goals. We are pleased to partner with Missouri Western in helping students succeed,” said Dr. Tristan Londre, NCMC vice president of academic affairs. Missouri Western and NCMC continue to explore other ways they can partner together. “More exciting announcements may be coming soon,” said Dr. Melissa Mace, Missouri Western’s vice president for enrollment management. “We are only limited by our imagination in how we support our students.”
Battle Of The Bands Is Set The Mid-America Music Festival will host a Battle of the Bands on Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17 at the Black Silo Winery. Four rock bands and four country bands, all from Missouri, will compete for a chance to win $1,000 and receive an opportunity to be the opening act for the July 16 and 17 music and camping festival. According to Mid-America Music Festival team, doors open at 4 p.m. each night with bands starting at 6 p.m. Each band will perform for 30 minutes, with a 30-minute break between each set. Tickets for the battle event are $10 or $15 for both nights. The bands will be judged based on stage per-
formance and appearance, crowd engagement, sound quality and song material and overall presentation. The band that receives the highest scoring each night will win the battle. Rock bands performing on Friday, April 16 include Monday's Child, The Ghosted, 90 Days Band, and Unwritten Rulz. Those performing on Saturday, April 17 include country bands The Bob Kamler Band, Steven Bankey and The Flatlanders, Crystal O'Conner and The Whiskey Rebels and Preston Ary Band. The event is presented by American Family Insurance, Cara S. McClellan Agency.
Easter Box Distribution Easter meal boxes will be distributed at the Community Food Pantry on Wednesday, March 31. The drive-through event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Carroll County Trust Company vs. Patrick T. Whitaker and Patricia Ann Whitaker. The plaintiff filed a petition on a promissory note. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to speeding and fined $70.50 and $74.50 costs were Devon Clinch, Milan, and Kyle R. Graves, Trenton. Jaelyn S. Steeby-Thomas, Princeton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50 and $74.50 costs. Terry R. Vinzant, Spickard, pleaded guilty to owning or operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs; failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs; and not wearing a seatbelt and was fined $10. Reshay W. R. Maitrejean, Bethany, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs; owning or operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs; and failing to wear a seatbelt and was fined $10. Eric W. B. Spears, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs and not wearing a seatbelt and was fined $10. Tierra D. Nunn, Brookfield, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seatbelt and was fined $10. Michael D. Odor, Trenton, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and property damage. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed
on probation for two years. Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs were Eli Baker, Kansas City; Melinda Atchley, Trenton; Halle J.S. Gibbs, Olathe, KS; Prosperity L. Miller, Excelsior Springs; and Christopher H. Jones, Trenton. Those failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest included, Brittany N. Roberts, Independence, on a charge of failing to display plates on a motor vehicle or trailer; Donald K. Swigart, Trenton, on a charge of tampering with a utility meter; Jessica M. Lotz, Trenton, on a charge of hindering prosecution; and Jalen K. Harper, Excelsior Springs, on a charge of failing to wear a seatbelt. MARRIAGE LICENSE Michael Sergo Zessi and Amanda Ruth Hibner, both of Trenton. Kenneth Leon Talley and Jessica Lynn Ishmael, both of Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Mindy Carpenter vs. Joshua W. Carpenter. REAL ESTATE Daniel Graham and wife to Daniel W. Shuler. Andy Burress and wife to J. David Whitaker and wife. Joel D. Lindaman to Glade A. Smith and wife. Ralph Diercks and wife to Ralph Diercks, trustee and others. Dale A. Leeper and wife to Dale A. Leeper and wife. Dawn E. Griffith and husband to Cole Rorebeck. Tim Spickard to Riley Michael and others. Laura Bland to Cory T. Knubley.
Man Released On Cash Bond A Trenton man who was arrested for violating the terms of his probation was released from custody after posting cash bond. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 31year-old Aaron F. Waldrep posted $600 cash bond after
being arrested by the Trenton Police Department for violating the terms of his probation on original charges of fourth degree assault and second degree harassment, both class A misdemeanors. He is scheduled to appear in court April 13.
Mishap At 28th St. And Hwy. 65 No injuries and very little damage was reported when two vehicles collided on Highway 65 at the intersection with 28th Street. According to Trenton Police Officer Ashley Pacheco’s accident report, the mishap occurred when a pickup truck driven by Caleb L. Dennis of Chillicothe was approaching the intersection, traveling eastbound on 28th Street. He stopped at the stop sign, but
thought he had time to cross the highway before an approaching southbound vehicle driven by Alice L. Mason of Princeton, reached his location. The vehicles collided, with Dennis’ vehicle striking Ms. Mason’s sport utility vehicle on the passenger side, causing minor damage to the SUV’s headlight and front bumper. Dennis’ truck did not sustain any damage.
Life Options Adds To Staff Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center has announced that Gail Bryan is the organization’s new Director of Education. In this role, Mrs. Bryan oversees and develops all of the education programs Life Options provides. According to Mrs. Bryan, one of the goals at Life Options is to build and facilitate education programs that increase knowledge and build confidence. The curriculum used by Life Options is physician approved and audience tested by actual pregnant and parenting women and men. Best of all, the programs are provided at no cost to participants. Currently, Life Options provides a 20-week Pregnancy Education Program that covers topics including Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth, Nutrition and Breastfeeding, Child Safety, and much more. As participants go through the program, they earn points that can be used to get items for their babies from the “Baby Boutique.” In addition, they receive diapers and wipes at each appointment. If they complete all aspects of the program, they will also receive a new car seat and Pack ‘n Play to ensure safe travel and safe sleep for their new baby. The Parenting Edu-
cation Track is similarly run and begins after baby is born. This track covers topics such as Getting Baby to Sleep, Infant Nutrition, How to Understand Your Infant, Crying, Quality Child Care, and Newborn Sickness. A Fatherhood Education program is also in the development process. Currently, fathers are welcome to accompany their partners to classes and greatly benefit from them, but the Fatherhood program will be specifically geared to men and their role as a father. Mrs. Bryan is also working on a Post Abortion Recovery Program that will provide counsel for women and men who have been impacted by a past abortion. Mrs. Bryan grew up in Liberty Missouri and has lived in the Green Hills area since 2014. She and her husband Tim have been married for 12 years and have four daughters and four grandchildren. To learn more about Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center call 660-3581378 or visit their website at www.lifeoptionsgreenhills.co m. Life Options is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All services are provided at no cost.
Community Easter Egg Hunt Set For April 3 The Trenton Kiwanis Club and Trenton High School Key Club will be hosting the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3 at Moberly Park in Trenton. The event will get underway with games and activities at 9:30 a.m. followed by the hunt, which will start at 10 a.m. sharp. Open to all Grundy County residents age 10 and under, the event will be held in the upper area of the park near the enclosed shelter house. There are no COVID restrictions for the hunt, but masks and social distancing are encouraged. There will be age divisions for 0 to 3 years, 4 to 6 years and 7 to 10 years. Children should bring their own basket for the hunt. The park will be sectioned off for different age groups to hunt for candy and other prizes. In addition, one egg in each age division will contain a grand prize certificate. Those lucky finders will
receive a filled Easter basket courtesy of Dave’s Body Shop. Those attending should park in either the upper lot near the enclosed shelter house or the lower lot near the pool. If using the lower lot individuals are asked to use the park road to walk to the upper area of the park so as not to disturb the area that is to be hunted. Ambulance, fire and area law enforcement will have vehicles and staff at the park at 9:30 a.m. Children are encouraged to check out the ambulance, fire truck and police cruisers and visit with their personnel. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras as there will be an Easter photo area at the shelter house. Anyone wishing to donate to offset the costs of the event is asked to contact Kiwanis member Kara Helmandollar at 359-5966 or they may leave contributions in the donation box at the event.
Nuisance Properties Discussed At Meeting The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board held a familiar conversation during its meeting on Monday when the frustration over properties that never seem to get cleaned up was discussed. The board met with Ed Arnold, who presented photos of property at 601 Jefferson St., which has a large amount of debris around it. Arnold asked if there was a way to get the property owner to clean it up as he has a family member living in the area and the state of that property is bringing down the property value of surrounding homes. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said the property has been in court since Oct. 30, but it has not been cleaned up. Board members expressed their frustration that properties seem to be in municipal court for a long time - months or years - with no real progress made on getting them cleaned up. They said the system currently being used is not working but there does not seem to be an alternative to getting the problem solved. In considering properties that were on the agenda, the board left 604 Linn St., owned by Duane Lahn, at a declaration of nuisance, with Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone indicating that work is moving forward on that property. The group moved 401 Monroe St., which was damaged in a fire, to Public Hearing. The property is owned by George and Paula Ellis. Barone said the former Rock Island freight house property, owned by Shane Michaels, is partially on the ground, with the owner palletizing the bricks. Michaels told Barone that he did not want to tear the rest of it down until he gets what is already on the ground cleaned up. The board gave the property at 1000 Rural St., owned by Smartbeltz LLC, another 30 days as the roof has been put on, but it still needs windows and doors to be removed from “Findings of Fact.” Board members discussed a few properties they have noticed that need attention and heard a report from Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross, who said there are still 19 cases pending in court from last year. This year there have been 10 incidents involving trash and debris, with five of those still active. Of course, the grass and weed season is just getting started.... The next regular meeting of the Building and Nuisance Board is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, April 26.
Independence Day Donations Being Sought Plans are under way for the 2021 Independence Day celebration for Trenton and Grundy County, being organized again by a committee of local residents working through the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. Chairperson Diane Lowrey said this year’s event has been scheduled for Friday, July 2 and will again be held at the Black Silo Winery, which was the location of the 2020 event. There will be a new twist to 2021 activities, with a special music concert and children’s events in the Five Points area of downtown Trenton planned earlier in the evening before the fireworks display, which will take place at around 9:30 p.m. Those activities are being organized by the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association/Main Street Trenton and additional information will be announced later. “We are excited to once again bring an Independence Day fireworks display to the residents of Trenton and Grundy County and hope that by having them on Friday along with the TDIA/Main Street event, we will be providing a fun evening of activities for our community as well as visitors who want to take in the activities as well,” Mrs. Lowrey said. Fundraising has begun, with the committee hoping to raise between $4,000 and $5,000 to purchase fireworks for the show. Plans call for the show to last around 30 minutes. “Black Silo provides a great location for events such as the fireworks show, with plenty of parking available for those wanting to drive to the winery and watch from that location,” Mrs. Lowrey said. “In addition, there are other areas near the winery where persons can park and view the display.” There will be no cost to view the show, however, persons wanting to make a donation to help defray costs can do so by sending their money to the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 233, Trenton, MO 64683. Money can also be left at the chamber office, located in the Eastgate Shopping Center, or by contacting Mrs. Lowrey at 660-653-0607, who will pick up donations if needed. Checks should be made out to the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, with “fireworks” written in the memo line. All donations are tax deductible.