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Search For Administrator Ongoing Eaton Ammends Resignation Date To March 9
The process of replacing the Grundy County Public Administrator is continuing with the Grundy County Commission planning to attend a meeting Thursday evening to discuss the position. In addition, the commission voted to change the county’s residency policy for employees during a meeting on Tuesday. According to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, the commission was scheduled to meet with the Grundy
County Republican Committee at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the lower courtroom. The group will discuss a replacement for Jill Eaton, who has resigned from the position. Mrs. Eaton’s resignation was originally effective Feb. 26, but the person who was selected to serve as the interim public administrator last week was found to be unable to meet the statutory requirements of the position. On Tuesday, in an effort to ensure no loss of service to the citizens, the commission voted to accept Mrs. Eaton’s amended resignation date of March 9. Thursday’s meeting may result in a closed session to discuss the appointment. Whomever is selected by the commission to serve as the
interim may be appointed by the governor to serve until the Nov. 2022 General Election. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray had earlier said that, for the sake of continuity, the commission would like to appoint the person whose name will be sent to the governor by the Republican committee. The commission also voted to change the residency policy for county employees. In the past, county employees were required to live in the county, however, the group voted to Tuesday to change the policy and no longer make county residency a requirement for employment. Elected officials are still required to live in the county. In other business, the com-
mission appointed a board for Bethel Cemetery, which includes Larry Griffin, president; Nathan Vandevender, vice president; and Donnie Vandevender, secretary/treasure. Donnie Vandevender had met with the commission to ask to have a board appointed since the previous board no longer exists due to death or health issues. The commission also held a phone conference with Tim Christenson of Granite, a wholesale telephone company, to discuss replacing the service on the AT&T phones. The commission also met with Carlee Quinn, April Meighen and Hannah Tucker of the University of Missouri Extension. The group gave the annual extension report.
Van Meter Shelter House Deemed Unsafe Park Board Planning To Re-Open Aquatic Center This Summer The shelter house at Van Meter Park will be torn down following action taken at the March meeting of the Trenton Park Board, where board members also moved forward with plans to open the Trenton Family Aquatic Center this season. During a meeting held Wednesday at Moberly Park, park board members learned that the wood frame of the Van Meter structure has separated and the shelter house was recently found to be dangerous. Park Superintendent David Shockley said he has put a snow fence around it to keep park patrons from going into it.
Board members authorized Shockley to demolish the structure and noted they fully intend to construct a new shelter of some type at the park. There was good news for patrons of the Trenton Family Aquatic Center as the board is planning to open the facility this summer after having to make the hard choice to keep it closed last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board agreed to begin advertising for and accepting applications for a pool manager, assistant manager and lifeguards. They also voted to have Shockley seek bids for a “fall mat” that will be placed under the diving boards. The city’s insurance carrier has recommended the mat be installed to help reduce injuries that have occurred in that area of the aquatic center. The motion authorized Shockley to spend up to $6,500 on the mat, which he plans to have installed for this season. Shockley said he and assistant park manager Hunter Trask
will be attending the certified pool operator training in Kansas City in April. A bid from Perkins Dozing of Jamesport was accepted for stump removal. The bid was for $200 per stump, while a bid from Custom Tree Care of Kansas City was for $1,975 for 10 stumps. It was noted that an additional stump has been added to the list since the bids went out so there are 11 to be ground. The board voted to go with Perkins since it is a local bid and the cost was very similar. In his report, Shockley told the board he has been preparing ball fields for the North Central Missouri College softball and baseball teams and noted that the Trenton High School baseball team has begun its practices. He and Trask also worked with board member Gary Schuett on Wednesday to clean up Sesquicentennial Park, with Schuett noting that the lights and ultrasonic “noise makers” have [See PARKS, Page 7]
BRIEFS Council, School Board Meetings
The Trenton City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session on Monday, with the Trenton R-9 School Board scheduled to meet on Tuesday. Agendas for the meetings were not available as of press time, but will be posted on the Republican-Times website. The city council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Monday at city hall, with the R-9 Board scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Vaccination Opportunity
A mass vaccination clinic with the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be held in Bethany on Saturday, March 6. According to GCHD Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, as of Thursday morning there were still appointment times available and those wishing to register can do so at https://form.jotform.com/210544499079162. Missouri is currently vaccinating the following priority groups: Phase IB-Tier 2 (age 65 and up, adults up to age 64 with certain health conditions; Phase 1A (healthcare workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities); and Phase 1B-Tier 1 (emergency services personnel, law enforcement, corrections, fire service). Beginning March 15, Missouri will begin vaccinating Phase 1B-Tier 3, which includes K-12 educators, childcare educators, critical infrastructure and government workers. Ms. Gibson also said there are no new reported COVID cases in Grundy County since last Monday, when three active cases were reported.
Police Personnel Board
The Trenton Police Personnel Board will meet in special session at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center. The meeting will be an executive session, closed to the public and news media, and will involve a personnel matter.
Mascot Pancake Day
The Trenton Bulldog Mascots will hold a “grab and go” pancake day on Saturday, March 20. The event will be held at the new concession stand building at C.F. Russell Stadium. The menu will consist of pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice, juice and water. Donations will be accepted, with all funds being used for the Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School mascot teams. Call-in orders are welcome at 660-654-1605.
Appointment To FFDD Board
The Grundy County Commission made an appointment to the board of directors of Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County. Tona Crawford has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the board and will serve a three-year term, ending in Dec. 2023.
Spickard Admin NCMC Celebrates Homecoming Rhodes Resigns Position Osborn, Crowned NCMC Board Later Meets With City Council Over Water Line
The Spickard R-2 School District will be searching for a new administrator for the 2021-22 school year following the resignation of its current administrator during a meeting held Feb. 24. According to information provided by the school, Dr. Kristi Weldon submitted her letter of resignation to the board during a closed session held following the regular meeting. Dr. Weldon, who was hired in July 2020, resigned effective at the end of her contract, said she has accepted a position with another district and will be leaving the district at the end of her contract. The meeting began with the swearing-in of Alexis Sturgeon, who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the
late Jesse Richmond. Nancy Anderson was appointed board treasurer. Under public comment, Kevin Wyatt discussed adding seventh and eighth grade back into the school. Currently, the district goes through sixth grade. Dr. Weldon said that sixth grade student have asked for the district to expand the grades offered so they don’t have to leave Spickard after sixth grade. Later in the board meeting, members discussed the issue, with the cost-effectiveness of making such a change to be further discussed. Dr. Weldon said the district will post a job opening for seventh grade as the possibility is explored. Also included in new business was a report on the Parents as Teachers Program, with board members learning that the program will be “in the red.” The 2021-22 school calendar was also approved. It was announced that the district is expected to receive around $234,000 from the El[See SPICKARD, Page 7]
Queen And King
“Pirate for Life” was the theme as North Central Missouri College celebrated Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day Saturday, Feb. 27, with students from Brookfield and Stanberry being crowned the king and queen. Nick Rhodes of Brookfield and Lily Osborn of Stanberry were crowned the 2021 king and queen during halftime of the Pirates basketball game. NCMC Distinguished Alum Sam Smith of Trenton, escorted 2020 Homecoming Queen Katie Adkison of Hamilton, who assisted during the festivities. Other candidates included Calvin Basham of Cowgill, Sebastian Perry of St. Joseph, Wilmy Germinis of Willemstad, Curacao, Jacquelyn Perez of Milan, Madison Eller of Chillicothe and Trinity Cox of Spickard. The annual event is spon-
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Lily Osborn of Stanberry and Nick Rhodes of Brookfield were crowned the 2021 North Central Missouri College Homecoming Queen and King during festivities that took place Feb. 27 at the Ketcham Community Center.
sored by the NCMC Student Senate. “The NCMC Student Senate makes this event possible every year. They are excited to show their Pirate Pride and honor NCMC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and family
that make NCMC such a special place to be,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “The Alumni Association is thrilled to be a part of this annual event, and we appreciate all of our alumni and friends who are
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Mostly cloudy skies sit over Trenton Friday night with an overnight low of 32. Trenton will see mostly sunny skies over the weekend, however, with a high of 57 on Saturday before hitting 63 on Sunday and 65 on Monday. The high in Trenton on Monday, March 1, was 50 with a high of 61 on Tuesday. Wednesday’s high was 68 with a low of 36. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.
The district champion Grundy County Panthers saw their season come to a close on Tuesday, falling 61-50 at Orrick in the sectional round of the state playoffs The Panthers finish the season with a 20-6 overall record. SPORTS, PAGE 3
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a ‘Pirate for Life,’ the theme of Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day.” Also recognized between the Lady Pirates and Pirates games was the Rondon Family of Santa Domingo, Dominican [See NCMC, Page 7]
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NCMC Women ‘Kick’ Foes Aside Pirates Get Passing Pirates Roll Up Southeastern, Win Big, 93-67 NCMC WOMEN 93 SOUTHEASTERN 67 12
The North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team’s loss to Kansas City Kansas a week ago was frustrating. It was a seven-point loss to the then No. 4 Blue Devils. It slowed the Pirates ascent up the national rankings, it snapped a seven-game winning streak, it felt like an opportunity missed. So the Pirates played kickball. While unorthodox, the prac-
tice the day after the loss involving a cut-throat version of an elementary recess game served well to reset and refocus the team. It also helped alleviate a little pent up anger and aggression caused by the KCK loss the previous day. “After the KCK loss we had a team meeting to revisit our goals we had set from the beginning of the season,” North Central coach Jenni Croy said. “We talked about what it would take to reach those goals and then we went to the court and played an extremely competitive game of kickball for practice that day.” That seemed to do the trick. In the two games that have followed, all the Pirates have done is win twice with a combined margin of victory of 78 points. Four days after bludgeoning Metropolitan 101-49, North Central put it on Southeastern
Community College, defeating the Blackhawks 93-67 Wednesday night at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The game was never close. The Pirates outscored the visitors 30-9 in the opening 10 minutes and were on cruise control much of the rest of the way. “We knew we wanted to jump out and be aggressive out of the gate,” Croy said. “We pressed from the get-go and really pushed the ball up the court and utilized our inside game early.” A 27-19 run in the third quarter only added to the lopsided nature of the contest as the Pirates coasted through the fourth en route to the 26-point win. Kennadie Crowe had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead the charge and Kortlyn Rounkles finished with 17
points as well. The Pirates also got 15 points and eight rebounds from Kennedie Kieffer and Maci Moore added 13 points. Jasmine Taylor reached double figures as well, scoring 10 points and Angel Wiggins had nine points and four assists in the victory. With the win, the No. 12 Pirates jumped to 10-3 overall on the season. North Central is 1-0 in Region 16 play and will look to add another win to that tally on Saturday as they play host to St. Louis Community College. St. Louis is 4-4 overall and 01 in Region 16 play after a 6354 loss to Metropolitan - the same Metropolitan that NCMC topped by 52 points - on Feb. 20. Action tips off at 2 p.m. on Saturday with the women’s game and a men’s contest between the two schools will follow at 4 o’clock.
SPORTS BRIEFS GRC Girls Wrestling Team Named The Trenton High School girls wrestling team had two members named to the recently released All-Grand River Conference team. Alison Yoder was a first team selection at 159 pounds while Mercy Schweizer was a thirdteam selection at 117 pounds. Gallatin dominated the team with seven selections including five first-team selections. Polo landed two wrestlers on the first team and four overall and Stanberry had three wrestlers named, including one first-teamer.
Winslow II Sentenced To 14 Years SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in prison for multiple rapes and other sexual offenses against five women in Southern California, including one who was homeless when he attacked her in 2018. The 37-year-old is the son of San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame receiver Kellen Winslow, who played collegiately at the University of Missouri, where he was a consensus All-American. Winslow II played collegiately for the University of Miami and was also an All-American. San Diego County Superior Court Judge Blaine Bowman said Winslow can only be described in “two words and that is a sexual predator.”
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MASON RONGEY works to pin an opponent during the Trenton Kids Wrestling Club’s trip to the district tournament in Maysville over the weekend. Rongey placed fourth in the 14U/120-pound division and will advance to Saturday’s region tournament at Staley High School. Other kids club wrestlers placing in the top four and advancing included Owen Lowe, second at 8U/90; Braylee Barron, third at 8U/115; Wesley Stiles, fourth at 8U/100; Ayden Ortega, fourth at 10U/65; and Jacob Black, fourth at 14U/175. Also placing in the top five at the tournament was Kynsen Bain, fifth at 8U/70.
All-HDC Teams Announced GIRLS FIRST TEAM (* denotes unanimous) *Tori Meinecke (Jr.) Mercer *Rainey Michael (So.) Mercer *Destiny Gutshall (Jr.) Tri-County *Emma Craig (Sr.) N. Harrison Ava Langfitt (Fr.) Gilman City GIRLS SECOND TEAM Emma Shipley (Fr.) Mercer Jordan Inman (Jr.) Winston Carly Turner (Jr.) Tri-County Camden Castleberry (Jr.) N. Harrison Jayliegh Robins (So.) N. Harrison
BOYS FIRST TEAM (* denotes unanimous) *Jakub Hisel (Sr.) Winston *Jacob Uthe (Jr.) Winston *Adam Rinehart (Sr.) E. Harrison *Caden Gann (Sr.) Grundy Co. *Cooper Lewis (Sr.) Grundy Co. *Brett Emig (Sr.) N. Harrison BOYS SECOND TEAM Brian Lewis (Jr.) Winston Mark Willis (Jr.) E. Harrison Brody Langfitt (So.) Gilman City Corbin Axtell (Fr.) Grundy Co. Kaden Graham (Sr.) Mercer Wade Briggs (Jr.) N. Harrison
Marks In Victory North Central Posts Impressive Win Over DI Foe
NCMC MEN 84 STATE FAIR MEN 64 19
Mack Anderson crashed a rebound and quickly whipped an outlet pass to Jackson Andrews, who relayed the ball down the floor to Jeramy Shaw. Shaw skipped the ball across the paint to Darius Walsh for a wide-open layup. Transition buckets and easy points piled up for the No. 19 North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team on Monday night as the Pirates rolled to an 84-64 win over Division I State Fair Community College at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. “It was a really fun night for us because I thought we put a complete game together of playing the right way offensively,” Pirates’ coach Jeremy Esry said. “The ball didn’t stick and we were able to get great shots by sharing the ball at a high rate.” From the onset the Pirates were finding their passing lanes and playing at a high tempo, jumping out to a 9-2 lead early. State Fair reeled the Pirates in, closing to within 13-11, but North Central answered with a 9-0 run to go up 22-11. That would be a common theme in the first half; North Central building a lead, State Fair cutting into the deficit and the Pirates responding with another lead-building run. A 130 run by the Pirates bridging the end of the first half and beginning of the second sucked any drama that was there out of the game, however. North Central would hold a lead hovering around 17 or 18 points early in the second half. The advantage hit 20 points for the first time on a free throw by Shaw with 11:13 left in the game. At that point it was essentially over as North Central was able to coast down the stretch, taking the game by
BOYS HONORABLE MENTION Tyler Meinecke (Fr.) Mercer Derick Curtis (So.) Tri-County
GIRLS COACH OF THE YEAR Dan Owens Mercer
BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR Eric Lewis Winston
MISSOURI 72 FLORIDA 70
GIRLS ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM Tori Meinecke (Jr.) Mercer Rainey Michael (So.) Mercer Abby Rhoades (Jr.) Winston Anissa Williams (Jr.) Tri-Co Jayliegh Robins (So.) N. Harrison Emma Craig (Sr.) N. Harrison
BOYS ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM Jakub Hisel (Sr.) Winston Marshall Farrell (Sr.) Winston Mark Willis (Jr.) E. Harrison Adam Rinehart (Sr.) E. Harrison Caden Gann (Sr.) Grundy Co. Kaden Graham (Sr.) Mercer
GIRLS STANDINGS 1. Mercer 6-0 22-4 2. Tri-County 5-1 12-8 3. Winston 4-2 9-15 4. North Harrison 3-3 15-12 5. Gilman City 2-4 7-13 6. Grundy County 1-5 3-17 7. East Harrison 0-6 0-19
BOYS STANDINGS 1. Winston 6-0 24-2 2 Grundy County 5-1 20-6 3 North Harrison 4-2 14-13 4 Mercer 3-3 5-14 5 Tri-County 2-4 7-12 6 East Harrison 1-5 9-14 7 Gilman City 0-6 2-18
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n The Pirates were without point guard Damien Loyd for the second-straight game. He is nursing a groin injury and North Central will likely be without their triggerman for another week or so according to coach Jeremy Esry. n Darius Walsh stepped up in Loyd’s absence, playing over 28 minutes in the win. That was the third-most minutes played for any Pirate behind only Atavian Butler and Jeramy Shaw. He didn’t miss a shot against State Fair either, going 3-for-3 from the field, including a 1-of-1 showing from three-point territory, and 6-for-6 at the freethrow line. n The Pirates got the 20point win in spite of State Fair having a very good night shooting the three-pointer. The visitors knocked down 11-of-24 shots from distance, nearly a 50 percent clip.
the 20-point margin. “Our guys did a great job of attacking the rim and kicking the ball to the open man,” Esry said. “Hopefully, we realized that if we can play that way and be consistent in doing so, we can have a lot more success and a lot more fun.” North Central was paced by Shaw who had 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the win. Atavian Butler followed with 15 points and 12 rebounds and Walsh went for 13 points in the win. North Central also got 10 points each from Andrews and Kolten Griffin. The win pushed North Central to 8-5 overall on the season. The Pirates are back at home on Saturday, playing host to Region 16 foe St. Louis. Action in the Ketcham Community Center tips off at 5:30 p.m. with a women’s game between the two schools. The men’s contest will follow, slated to tip off at 7:30.
Tigers Upend Florida On The Road, 72-70 Dru Smith Banks In Game Winner With 0.7 Left
GIRLS HONORABLE MENTION Abby Rhoades (Jr.) Winston Jolee Ward (Jr.) Gilman City Lindsey Snuffer (Sr.) Gilman City Lillian Fordyce (Sr.) Grundy Co.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dru Smith scored the game-winner, banking a baseline drive reverse layup off the glass with 0.7 seconds on the clock and Missouri held on to defeat Florida 72-70 on Wednesday night for the Tigers' first-ever win in Gainesville. Florida had been 4-0 against Missouri at home, and had made up a 10-point gap by fighting through the entirety of the second half to close on an 8-0 run and tie at 70-70 with 18 seconds left. Dru Smith scored 17 points and had nine assists and a season-high six steals to lead Missouri (15-7, 8-7 Southeastern Conference), Mitchell Smith scored 14 and Mark Smith 11. Xavier Pinson scored 14, making four 3-pointers, and Jeremiah Tilmon added 12 points.
Tilmon's fifth foul sent Florida's Colin Castleton to the line, where he sank the tying free throws. Castleton scored 10 points, all in the second half, for the Gators (13-7, 9-6), making 4 of 4 at the line. Tre Mann scored 21 points to lead Florida, Tyree Appleby added 12 with five assists and Noah Locke scored 11. The Gators committed 18 turnovers, leading to 25 Mizzou points, and saw a threegame win streak end. Missouri led 36-29 half, taking the lead on a Dru Smith jumper and closing the half on a 15-4 run. Mitchell Smith pushed the Tigers lead to 10, opening the second half with a 3-pointer. The Gators chomped that lead down to 49-47 on an Appleby 3-pointer midway through the second half and stayed within five or six points the rest of the way as the teams traded scores. Dru Smith's six steals were most in a game by a Tiger since Wes Clark in 2014 (6). The Tigers return home to take on LSU Saturday to close out the regular season. Florida travels to Tennessee on Sunday to end regular-season play.
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GOING DOWN SWINGING Panthers’ Season Ends With Loss In Sectionals ORRICK BOYS 61 GRUNDY BOYS 50
Corbin Axtell buried a threepointer in the fourth quarter of the Class 1, Section 7 basketball game in Orrick. The Grundy County Panthers could feel their season slipping away, but they weren’t going to go away quietly. The Panthers showcased all the fight and determination one would expect out of a 20win team, but a slow start to the game and another lull to begin the fourth quarter was too much to overcome as the District 14 champions saw their season end Tuesday night with a 61-50 sectional loss to the Orrick Bearcats. “We battled hard all game but just came up short,” Panthers’ coach Ty Stillwell said. “(Orrick) is a great team and very well coached.” Perhaps it was the stage Grundy’s first sectional basketball game in 15 years - or maybe it was the nearly two hour bus ride to get to Orrick, but for whatever reason the Panthers were a little sluggish out of the gates. Orrick took advantage, grabbing a 17-10
lead in the opening quarter. But, in the second quarter, Grundy chipped into the Bearcats’ lead, going inside to Cooper Lewis to close the gap. Lewis scored eight of his 16 points on the night in the second frame as the Panthers closed the gap to 30-26 by halftime. The two teams were basically even in the third quarter, but a burst by Orrick to open the fourth quarter put Grundy in a tough spot the rest of the way. In the end, it was an advantage the Panthers could not overcome as their season ended with an 11-point loss. “The determining factor in tonight’s game, I thought, was (Orrick’s) strength and athleticism,” Stillwell said. “They altered a lot of our shots at the rim which caused us to miss a lot of easy shots that we normally make. They caused us to have some costly turnovers early in the fourth quarter, which extended their lead to a point we couldn’t recover from.” Grundy was paced by Axtell in the loss. The freshman tallied seven points in the fourth quarter to finish the night with a game-high 20 points. Lewis’ 16 followed and Caden Gann reached double figures as well, scoring 10. Two points each from Cole Peterson and Zack Cross rounded out the Panthers’ total. Despite the loss, Grundy’s season was largely successful as the Panthers capped the year with a 20-6 overall record. Just
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CORBIN AXTELL lifts up a three-pointer during the Class 1, Section 7 basketball game in Orrick on Tuesday. Axtell led the Panthers in their season-ending loss, scoring 20 points.
four days prior to the sectional loss, Grundy topped North Harrison 74-60 for the first boys basketball district title at the school since 2006. “This season the boys did a phenomenal job,” Stillwell said. “They are the type of team every coach wants to have. They worked hard every
day in practice and you could see that work come on full display during games. Any time you reach 20 wins in a year it’s a great accomplishment on its own but the boys were also able to bring a district title back to Grundy County for the first time in 15 years.” The Panthers will lose some
key pieces next season as Tuesday’s sectional represented the final game in the careers of three Grundy seniors. Lewis, Caden Gann and Aiden Gann will all graduate in May. “I want to thank my three seniors for their hard work and leadership,” Stillwell said. “I wish them the best of luck with
whatever they choose to do after they graduate.” In addition to the district championship, Grundy also finished runner-up in the HDC Conference season standings. The Panthers were also second at the HDC Tournament and the Meadville Tournament and third at the Milan Tournament.
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THE GRUNDY COUNTY PANTHERS pose with their plaque following their district championship win over North Harrison last week. Members of the team included, from left, front row, Aiden Rains, Brett Otto, Zack Cross, Slade Hill, Gauge MacGreggor; back row, Corbin Axtell, Caden Gann, Cooper Lewis, Aiden Gann, Cole Peterson, head coach Ty Stillwell and assistant coach Caleb Fairley.
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CADEN GANN (23) puts up a shot over the Orrick defense during Grundy’s 61-50 sectional loss on Tuesday. Gann, a senior, scored 10 points in the game, his last with the Panthers.
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FINANCIAL INTEREST For those taxpayers who are interested in how their tax dollars are spent (and we all should be) the Grundy County Financial Statement was published in last Friday’s newspaper. It lists the revenue and expenditures for all county funds and interested persons can look and see where and to whom those tax dollars went. We all should take more interest in how our tax money is spent at all levels of government and give our elected leaders input on what is important to us. Too often, especially at the federal level, we listen to what our politicians say and don’t pay attention to what they do with our money. ##### As we continue to fight through this COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that we are trending in the right direction with fewer active cases being reported in Grundy County and the region. That’s encouraging and is hopefully a result of the residents wearing masks, practicing social distancing and the continued increase in vaccinations. I am encouraged by the demand for people wanting to be vaccinated being greater than the availability of doses so far. Hopefully with the approval this week of a third vaccine, more doses will soon be available for area residents. The Grundy County Health Department began the vaccination process and now Hy-Vee has begun distributing shots to eligible individuals as well. In addition, mass vaccination events have been held in area counties. I can’t speak about surrounding counties but the vaccination process here was smooth and efficient. I received both my shots (there’s some benefit to being old I guess) in a timely manner from GCHD personnel and notification and communication couldn’t have been better. I hope the delivery of shots can continue to increase and that we can get back to more of a pre-pandemic normal routine some time this summer. ##### What a difference a couple of weeks make. After suffering through a very cold and snowy February, March has come in like a lamb. I can’t believe all the snow melted off as quickly as it did and the sunny, 60 degree days feel really good right now. As cold as February was, the 40 degree days feel pretty good for that matter. It will be interesting to see if the old adage holds true and March goes out like a lion. But either way, we can look forward to Daylight Savings time, starting in just a little over one week on Sunday, March 14.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol will conduct an independent investigation into what went wrong in an officer-involved shooting in Livingston County. It’s important to avoid a rush to judgement in a shooting incident last Friday night that ended in the death of a 34year-old man. A Livingston County sheriff’s deputy was injured in an altercation that preceded the shooting.
GUEST EDITORIALS But one thing seems clear from the initial information released in this tragic case. It’s easy to say that more police calls should be treated as mental health matters, but it’s another thing to square that kind of breezy statement with the complex realities of law enforcement interactions with the public. Based on a press release, we know that the deputy said the subject was acting in an odd manner that raised concerns about possible mental health issues. We know that the two were in the front seat of the patrol vehicle when he began to attack that deputy, who eventually fired at least one round. There will be plenty of time to determine if the deputy should have done something differently and what kind of issues, if any, the subject was facing. But if there was a hint of a mental health crisis, and it ended this violently, it does provide food for thought as the public clamors for fewer cops and more social workers to respond to some emergency calls. Clearly, there is a need here, especially because many who experience a mental health crisis will call 911 until the national 988 suicide-prevention hotline becomes available. Just this week, police in New York City announced that its officers will stay out of many mental health crisis calls and a social worker will respond instead in certain precincts. Mental health problems are not a crime, although failure to treat them can lead to it. The St. Joseph Police Department seems to recognize this with its decision to partner with a mental health provider and imbed a social worker with law enforcement. In St. Joseph, this professional connects those who initially encounter the police with a range of mental health services, a measure that could reduce interaction with law enforcement down the road. What seems to make this program work in St. Joseph is a commitment to its necessity but also a certain sense of realism. The social worker does not arrive on the scene until the police declare that it’s secure, a nod to the reality that every situation presents unique challenges. The reality is that many police calls do require a mental health professional, but to think this always eliminates the need for a trained officer at the scene is not only unrealistic, it’s dangerous. — St. Joseph News-Press
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A Senate bill advancing through the Missouri Legislature would increase penalties for protesters who break the law while also making it more difficult to hold police officers accountable if they themselves break the law. It also would make it more difficult for cities to reduce their police department budgets and perhaps move those dollars to fund alternative public safety strategies. It’s yet another a heavy-handed, big-government state response that hinders local governments from enacting the reforms they deem necessary.
Protesters who break the law should face penalties, and existing law provides plenty of ways to hold protesters accountable. But Senate Bill 26 would severely increase the maximum penalties for acts such as blocking traffic on a public street or defacing a public monument, in some cases making them felonies punishable by up to four years in prison. This paper doesn’t condone any act of violence or vandalism in support of a protest, no matter how righteous the cause. But this bill is overkill. Meanwhile, the bill makes police accountability more difficult, despite the fact that police abuses are exactly why so many protests are erupting. Under the guise of a “law enforcement bill of rights,” the bill would add new levels of difficulty to investigating corrupt or brutal police officers. It would put a 90-day limit on most investigations. The suspected officer must be informed that an investigation has begun and must be given 24 hours’ notice before being questioned. The officer must be provided a copy of the written complaint that includes the personal identifying information of the complainant. And at the conclusion of the investigation, all information obtained must be kept secret. “Our state’s focus right now needs to be on restoring credibility to our police departments and increasing transparency,” says State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis. “Creating new criminal offenses for protesters and protecting officers under investigation is the wrong priority.” Not only does the bill increase the stakes for citizens protesting police violence, it does the same for local governments that dare respond to those protests by reevaluating how they spend taxpayer dollars. We oppose defund-the-police movements, but localities should have a right to govern themselves and budget appropriately. The bill would provide a way to block attempts to reduce police department funding. Under the legislation, if a city like St. Louis were to decide to reduce policing funding in a way deemed disproportionate to other departmental budget cuts, any resident could request a court injunction to stop it. Legislative Republicans should stop being the big government that they claim to hate and leave local matters to local government. If they must continue to avoid their responsibilities for making law enforcement more professional, transparent and accountable in Missouri, at the very least, they shouldn’t stop local governments from trying to. -St. Louis Post-Dispatch
MINUTEMEN FORCE POINTLESS
The crowded race for the silliest proposal before the Missouri General Assembly has a new front-runner. Tuesday, state Sen. Bill White introduced a measure establishing what he calls the “Minutemen of the state.” Under White’s bill, any Missouri resident legally able to carry a firearm could volunteer to join the Missouri Minutemen. The Minutemen would provide “defense in a state of emergency” when summoned by the governor and twothirds of the state legislature. “Law abiding Missourians deserve to protect themselves, their families and fellow Missouri residents,” White said in a news release. “I believe this creative approach simultaneously protects an individual’s right to bear arms, while enabling ordinary citizens to join forces when needed.” First things first: The right to bear arms in Missouri is already fully protected. In fact, lawmakers spend far too
much time worrying about nonexistent threats to the deadly arsenals assembled by tens of thousands of people in the state. In 2014, voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Missouri Constitution strengthening the individual right to keep weapons. “Any restriction on these rights shall be subject to strict scrutiny and the state of Missouri shall be obligated to uphold these rights,” the document says. Seems pretty clear to us. But White’s bill raises other interesting concerns. Is Missouri facing imminent threat of invasion from, say, Iowa? No. What danger would be so obvious and compelling that it requires the state to establish yet another organized, expensive armed force? White’s Minutemen measure would require volunteers to purchase guns, ammo, uniforms and other equipment. The gear would be deemed property of the state “for purposes of sovereignty and jurisdiction in matters of judicial, taxation, and police powers,” it says. We’re not typically inclined to feverish conspiracy theories, but the idea that a volunteer citizens army would allow its weapons to be considered state property should set off an alarm bell or two. So should the bill’s requirement that volunteers register their names and addresses with the state. Guns would not be registered, but people would be. Sounds pretty deep state to us. Other parts of White’s bill are vague. The governor (the “commander in chief” of the Minutemen) could establish training and discipline rules for the volunteers on his or her own, for example. But it isn’t clear how much training would be required, if any. The bill establishes no obvious command structure, and does not define the volunteers’ police powers of arrest or use of force. (The bill exempts the state from liability for the acts of Minutemen when they’re called to duty.) STATE ALREADY CONTROLS ‘UNORGANIZED MILITIA’ Setting up a rogue citizens’ army isn’t like establishing a softball league. Armed, unsupervised volunteers might be tempted to wear their shiny uniforms and take the law into their own hands — something that every Missourian should fear. Those who doubt that threat should review the video from the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, or at the Michigan State Capitol last year. Finally, White’s bill skirts over the obvious: Missouri already has a 12,000-member National Guard, subject at least in part to state control and oversight. It also already has a “state defense force” of the “unorganized militia,” which a governor can use to supplement or replace the National Guard in case of natural disasters or other calamities. “The Missouri state defense force may be used to execute the laws, suppress insurrections, repel invasion, suppress lawlessness, and provide emergency relief to distressed areas,” Missouri law already says. It’s true that suppressing insurrection and lawlessness seem like appropriate goals in the current political climate. But no one is seriously suggesting Missouri lacks the tools to do so, or that it should spend millions of dollars so residents can play army with real guns. White’s bill, introduced just weeks after insurrectionists tried to block the results of a free and fair presidential election, is tone-deaf and superfluous. It should not get a vote. -The Kansas City Star
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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
PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF EVERY MISSOURIAN The Missouri Senate spent a great deal of time discussing a measure this week that comes in response to some of the protests and other activity we have seen over the past year. Despite the fact the goings on have not taken place — for the most part — in northwest Missouri. Unfortunately, some of these protests have gone beyond the scope of peaceful or acceptable, in my opinion. If you look at what has happened in Minneapolis; Portland, Oregon; or St. Louis over the past 12 months, you will see some instances where I think some people with the right intentions may have let their passion go a bit far. When this has happened, innocent people with no connection to these demonstrations have been injured and sometimes killed. To this end, Senate Bill 26 seeks to make changes to some of the laws overseeing protesting and other activity. Thanks to input from a lot of different senators, this proposal seeks a bal-
ance, so that private property rights are protected just as strongly as the right to protest continues to be ensured. I believe we need to take care of our law enforcement officers. They do so much to keep us safe. Senate Bill 26 looks after them as much as it works to crack down on vandalism or blocking traffic as part of protesting. Peacefully protesting is perfectly fine. It is a part of our country’s history. When it goes beyond peaceful, it makes things more difficult for all of us, including those who take part in the activity. In my opinion, this legislation works to keep civility in mind and protect everyone’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 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.
Vintage Linens Is Program The Scrappy Quilters met on March 2 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Prior to the business meeting a program was given via video on Vintage Linens by Cindy Needham. Vintage linens are plentiful and being revived into pieces of art today. They can be found on internet sites like eBay, in antique shops, at estate sales and even garage sales. Quilters are making wall hangings, creating quilts, and even adding them in repurposed clothing today. A variety of projects were displayed in the video. In various reports, Donna Wilson told the group that the quilt they donated to the Missouri 4-H council for their recent online auction raised $375 and $100 of that was donated back to the Grundy County 4H council. Marie Boyle handed out the second block for the Best Friends Quilt Along project. Those who made the first block turned their blocks in. Marie also said we still need more vegetable or flower blocks and reminded the quilters the finished size is 12 inches. Upcoming events were discussed and include: the Quilters & Crafters Vendor Fair, which is holding an event in Hannibal on March 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Admiral Coontz Armory. With free admission, shop sewing machines, quilting machines, specialty items, unique craft ideas, fabrics and more. The
Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival is being planned for June 17-19 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Members can go online to kcrqf.com to see the times for events, how to enter a quilt and classes being made available to attendees. The organizers stress that Covid safety precautions will be in place for this event. Updates were given on the 2021 Retreat to be held again this year at The Barn in Valley Falls, KS Sept. 23-25. Discussion was held on holding a Shop Hop sometime during 2021 if it can be arranged according to shops’ guidelines due to the Covid restrictions. Future programs were discussed with guilds now having access to teachers using Zoom and other methods to bring programs. Those taking part during Share and Tell were Cyndi Johnson, Donna Wilson, Twyla Johnson, Linda Hammond, Carolyn Urton and Chris Newton. The next Saturday Sew will be on March 13 beginning at 9:30 a.m. and last as long as the members wish. The next regular meeting will be on April 6 and a program will be presented on Fusible Applique techniques. The program will be at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following at 6:30 pm. The public is always welcome to join the group!
Cafe, Use Tax Featured At Meeting The Dorcas Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution DAR held their March meeting at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church on March 1. A delicious burrito and muffin brunch and program were provided by the "Black and Gold Cafe" from Trenton High School. The "Black and Gold Cafe" is operated by a group of special education students at the school. It is a part of the "life skills" instruction. Cathie Smith also provided a presentation on the "use tax"
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SHAMROCK PLANT by Kathi Mecham Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension NW Region You may be tempted to purchase a “shamrock plant” in the coming weeks or you may receive one of these attractive plants as a gift. What is sold as shamrock is actually a plant from the genus Oxalis, a member of the wood sorrel family. Oxalis regnelli is often the plant sold in March that resembles clover with three triangular shaped leaflets. It is an eyecatching plant that produces small white flowers. Oxalis triangularis, a striking purple leaf plant with pink flowers is usually available around this time too. As houseplants however, there are some things to consider. Oxalis grow from tubers and requires cool conditions and bright light. If the plant does not receive enough light, the stems become leggy and weak. The good news is that it also does well outside and can be moved outdoors in partial shade when the chance of frost has passed. Like most plants, the shamrock plant will not tolerate overwatering. Overwatering can lead to root rot and will eventually kill the plant. In late fall the foliage
can yellow and start to die, this signals dormancy. Stop watering and fertilizing and store in a cool dark location. When new growth begins, return to a sunny location and resume water and fertilizer. An interesting characteristic of Oxalis regnelli is the leaves’ response to light. The leaves open in bright light and close at night or on an overcast day. For a plant lover, this is what we call fun to watch. When I was in southwestern Missouri, I had the Oxalis triangularis overwinter for years. I planted it in a well-protected partially shaded area, and it came back year after year. When the temperatures were really high, the stems became leggy and weak but recovered with cooler temperatures. Oxalis plants can live for years with the proper care. They are a fun and attractive plant to add to your collection. They do not require much attention but do bloom easily and add beauty indoors and out. Questions about this plant or other gardening and horticulture questions, contact Kathi at mechamk@missouri.edu or call 660-532-1972.
Renovate Damaged Pasture With Novel Endophyte Fescue by Andy Luke University Extension As the weather breaks to warmer days, many producers may find their pastures in poor condition due to hoof and tire action from winter feeding. If the pasture in question is toxic fescue, renovating the field with novel endophyte fescue can improve the health and production of your animals for many years to come. Kentucky-31 brand tall fescue (KY-31) is the most prominent cool season grass in area pastures due to its persistence, management ease, long growing season and ability to resist disease, drought and other stressors. The persistence of KY-31 is achieved through the help of a fungus which lives between the plant cells. The fungus came to be known as an endophyte because it was “in” (endo) the “plant” (phyte). The endophyte creates toxins which, when consumed, cause both health (vasoconstriction, fescue foot, fat necrosis, retained hair coat) and production (low feed intake and rate of gain, low birth and weaning weight, birthing
problems and poor reproduction) issues in animals. It is estimated that the cattle industry suffers $1 billion in losses each year due to fescue toxicosis. Several companies have introduced varieties of fescue that employ the use of a “novel” endophyte which has the same benefits of KY-31 tall fescue, but without the animal health issues. University studies throughout the fescue belt suggest that persistence and yield of novel endophyte varieties are comparable to KY-31, while many also show greater dry matter intake and average daily gain on novel endophyte varieties. When searching for novel endophyte varieties, look for the Alliance of Grassland Renewal logo on the label. Endophyte free fescues are available, but have shown poor persistence, so should not be planted as a forage crop. There are three primary ways to renovate pastures: spray-smother-spray with either a summer or winter annual cover crop, and spray-wait-spray. In each system, at least two herbicide ap-
United Nations Reports 17% Of Food Produced Is Wasted NEW YORK (AP) — Instead of finishing your leftovers, you let them go bad and buy takeout. It’s a familiar routine for many — and indicative of habits that contribute to a global food waste problem that a new United Nations report says needs to be better measured so that it can be effectively addressed. The U.N. report estimates 17% of the food produced globally each year is wasted. That amounts to 931 million metric tons (1.03 billion tons) of food. The waste is far more than previous reports had indicated, though direct comparisons are difficult because of differing methodologies and the lack of strong data from many countries. “Improved measurement can lead to improved management,” said Brian Roe, a food waste researcher at Ohio State University who was not involved in the report. Most of the waste — or 61% — happens in households, while food service accounts for 26% and retailers account for 13%, the U.N. found. The U.N. is pushing to reduce food waste globally, and researchers are also working on an assessment of waste that includes the food lost before reaching consumers. The authors note the report seeks to offer a clearer snapshot of the scale of a problem that has been difficult to assess,
in hopes of spurring governments to invest in better tracking. “Many countries haven’t yet quantified their food waste, so they don’t understand the scale of the problem,” said Clementine O’Connor, of the U.N. Environment Program and co-author of the report. Food waste has become a growing concern because of the environmental toll of production, including the land required to raise crops and animals and the greenhouse gas emissions produced along the way. Experts say improved waste tracking is key to finding ways to ease the problem, such as programs to divert inedible scraps to use as animal feed or fertilizer. The report found food waste in homes isn’t limited to higher income countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Roe of Ohio State noted that food sometimes is wasted in poor countries without reliable home refrigeration. In richer countries, people might eat out more, meaning food waste is simply shifted from the home to restaurants. Roe said cultural norms and policies also could contribute to waste at home — such as massive packaging, “buy one, get one free” deals, or lack of composting programs. That's why broader system changes are key to helping reduce waste in households, said Chris Barrett, an agricultural
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allows more seeds to germinate and promotes tillering, leading to a thicker, healthier stand. Competition from weeds or other plants can impact establishment, so don’t seed clovers or other legumes during the first year. To keep a pure stand of novel endophyte fescue, it’s important to not introduce seeds of KY-31 fescue. Don’t unroll hay from toxic fescue fields and remove cattle from toxic fields at least 48 hours before introducing them to the novel fields to prevent contamination through seeds in manure. Finally, managing grazing height is important in stand persistence. Toxins in KY-31 are concentrated in the base of the plant, which discourages cattle from grazing these parts if other forage is available. With no toxins present in novel endophyte varieties and with cattle not suffering from fescue toxicosis, greater dry matter intake has been shown, including on lower parts of the plant, which can impact stand persistence. Rotational grazing and a grazing management plan can help keep stands healthy for years.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer a webinar series to help beginning home gardeners grow a vegetable garden. The Zoom course covers the basics from planning and seed starting to diseases and insects. Sessions are 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, March 25-May 27. Live sessions include lectures followed by question-and-answer periods with MU Extension horticulture specialists. “For those interested in growing their own food, this is a good course to start with, focusing on the basic knowledge for gardens,” said MU Extension horticulturist Debi Kelly. Schedule of topics include: March 25: Planning the garden. April 1: Seed starting and sourcing plant materials. April 8: Cool-season crops. April 15: Alternative gardening methods (includes container, raised bed, square foot). April 22: Crop fertility (includes making compost). April 29: Warm-season crops. May 6: Diseases in your garden. May 13: Insects in your garden. May 20: Herbs. May 27: Perennial and specialty vegetables. Register at extension.missouri.edu/events/2021-home-gardening-webinar-series. For questions, contact Kelly at kellyd@missouri.edu or 636-797-5391.
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For farmers and ranchers eligible to renew for the Conservation Stewardship Program, a national application deadline of March 31 has been set. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSP offers technical and financial assistance to help producers enhance conservation on their operations. In 2020, more than 6 million acres nationwide were actively enrolled in the program. Contracts are five years in length, with the option to renew. Contracts beginning in 2017 are now in their fifth and final year, and are therefore eligible for renewal. The March 31 deadline also applies to those who enrolled in 2015 and extended their contracts through 2021. While the application deadline has been set, this does not mean that the entire application process needs to be completed by that date. Farmers and ranchers eligible to renew should reach out to their local NRCS office as soon as possible. They are also welcome to reach out to the Center for Rural Affairs with, at kateh@cfra.org or andreah@cfra.org with questions.
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LOCAL STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 CELEBRATING EDUCATION IN NORTH MISSOURI It’s National Public Schools dents real world skills in the Week and I’m proud to once classroom. As you might already again serve as Congressional know, FFA started as “Future Co-Chair to honor the many Farmers of America” all the way teachers, administrators, staff back in 1928 to provide high members, bus drivers, board school students with better camembers, parents, and volun- reer and technical education, teers that continue to make our particularly agricultural educapublic schools a great place for tion. Over the past 93 years, their our children to learn. After all, more than 90 percent mission has grown and exof Americans get their education panded to meet the needs of in our public-school system. more and more students across That includes me, my parents the country. At the same time, before me, and my children— demand has been growing for some of whom have gone on to high-quality career and technical teach in our public schools. One education more broadly within of the things I’m most proud of is our school system—and our how our public schools in North public schools have risen to the Missouri have adapted over the challenge and answered the call. When I was in FFA, agriculyears to meet new demands and challenges—from COVID-19 to tural education programs were better preparing our students to some of the only career and technical education programs ofbe workforce ready. As this week is also National fered to students, especially in FFA Week, I want to start by talk- small rural schools like the one I ing a little bit about career and attended. Today, most students technical education—practical have a wide variety of career learning that teaches our stu- and technical education pro-
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grams they can take advantage of from health sciences, mechanics, and computer technology to agribusiness and biotechnology, just to name a few. In addition to adapting to a changing workforce and new educational demands for students, our public schools in North Missouri have shifted gears quickly to continue offering high quality education. Many schools and career and technical education centers all over North Missouri have instituted new guidelines and protocols to keep students in classrooms and keep students learning over this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s been extremely important for career and technical education students, many of whom absolutely have to be in the classroom, shop, or lab to learn. I am extremely proud of the work of all our teachers, ag instructors, staff members, bus drivers, board members, parents, and volunteers that have made this possible. Without their dedication, hard work, and outside-the-box thinking, our students would certainly be suffering. So this National Public Schools Week, National FFA Week, and Career and Technical Education Month, I want to thank everyone that keeps our public schools going strong.
were made available by Phyllis Jackson, and additional give-aways were provided by the NCMC Alumni Association and the NCMC Marketing Department. Ms. Perez, NCMC Student Senate President, welcomed fans and Dance Wave member Sarahbeth Michael of Gallatin sang the National Anthem. During halftime of the Lady Pirates game, the NCMC Dance Wave, coached by Carli Beebe, performed their “Hip Hop Remix” routine and video messages from former NCMC basketball alumni were played congratulating the teams on their seasons. Spirit Week winners were named and include Pirate Pride
Winner, Cross Coffee Shop; SHOW ME Monday winner, Annette Pool; Character Tuesday winner, Kimberly Meeker; Jersey Day Wednesday winner, Jillian Stiens; Dress for Success Thursday winner, Dre Moorehead; and PIRATE FOR LIFE Friday winner, Grace Massman. Prizes were sponsored by the NCMC Student Senate, NCMC Alumni Association, Student Missouri State Teachers Association and the NCMC Business Club. A post-game meal, made possible by Smithfield Hog Production and the NCMC Alumni Association, was served for NCMC students.
from Grand River Mutual for security cameras in the amount • From Front Page • of $6,512.12. It was also noted ementary and Secondary that asbestos was found in School Emergency Relief II flooring that is to be replaced funds. Teacher salaries in rela- and steps will be taken for its tion to credit hours earned was removal. The school calendar for the also discussed, with the cutoff being July 31 for additional 2021-22 school year was apcredit. The contract amount proved. Teacher in-service will be held Aug. 19 and 20 The would then be amended. Several bids were approved, first day of class is scheduled including a bid for windows, for Aug. 24, with an early out which was awarded to Terry at 1 p.m. The last day of class Walker in the amount of is scheduled for May 15, 2022. The board voted to allow the $17,800, and a heating and cooling bid, which was Northern Lights softball team awarded to Wyatt in the to use the gym for practice in amount of $125,000. The bid March and April, with a conincludes installing one cooling tract for liability and a donacassette in each room that has tion of $25 per day. The board also met Saturday electric heating and cooling. The board also accepted a bid in special session with the
Spickard City Council, coming up with a plan to replace a frozen water line that had kept students out of school the week of Feb. 22. According to minutes provided by Board Secretary Kelli Girdner, the board voted to have Clark’s Plumbing put in a new water line at least four feet deep, with the work having taken place on Sunday, Feb. 28. The meter has been placed on the outside of the building and the school will pay half of the cost, which was estimated at $1,000. The city council also voted in agreement with the board. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 15.
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Republic, which was honored as the NCMC Family of the Year, nominated by son and NCMC baseball player Yasser Rondon. Family members Nolberto, Sr., Maria Marte, Nairobi, Nolberto, Jr., Yasser and Mabel, were recognized for their support and dedication to NCMC . A video message was played from the family thanking the college for their honor. The additional five NCMC sports teams and current Student Senate officers were recognized prior to tipoff of the men’s game. Pirate Crew rally towels
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Students at Grundy R-5 Elementary School celebrated “Read Across America” Week and Dr. Seuss’ birthday this week. As part of the activities, a coloring contest was held, with first-place winners pictured in the top photo and second-place winners in the bottom photo. First-place winners include, from left, Jamison Christy, Addison Millar, Archer Gannon, Jayden Gannon, Kailynn Hayden and Addison Sinklear; second place winners include Maggie Wynne, Sadie Axtell, Riley Bundridge, Lily Eddy, Cabel Eddy and Kasen Hunter.
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been placed in the trees at that park to deter a large number of birds that caused problems last year. Curtis Crawford reported that the facilities committee is looking at its agreements with organizations that use park facilities, such as NCMC, the
Trenton R-9 School District and the Green Hills Recreation Association. He said this is the year the park board would normally be renewing its agreement with the GHRA and the committee is hoping to clarify some issues in that agreement this year. In other business, board members were given a preliminary budget to look over for
approval at the April meeting. That budget, which includes a pool payment of $145,254, shows an anticipated shortfall of $24,815.55. As of Jan. 31, the park department had a fund balance of $413,455.17. The April board meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, with the location to be announced.
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Dear Annie: I own a bar with my best friend. We work great together. I've been married for five years, and yesterday, my business partner showed me messages from my husband. He gave her his phone number and said if she ever wants to talk, she should call. He is in no way associated with our bar. They are friends through me. I am very upset he did this. I confronted him, and he said he was just being nice. However, I'm still mad and hurt he did this. Should I just overlook this as his being friendly, or do I have a reason to be upset? -- Aggravated Dear Aggravated: These sorts of situations can function as Rorschach tests for relationships: What you see can reveal a lot about your headspace. There's nothing inherently wrong with your husband reaching out to your business partner, so it's worth asking yourself why your first instinct was to suspect something inappropriate. Are there past trust issues that you haven't resolved? (Remember that "trust" doesn't just mean trust-
ing each other not to cheat but also trusting that you can be vulnerable.) Or perhaps your husband knew that your friend would show you the messages, and he was trying to get your goat. Or maybe he was flirting with her, as you suspected. Whatever the case, the only way you'll find the real answer -- and a real solution -- is through open and honest conversation with your husband. Marriage counseling can create the space for that to happen, and it can also help you identify the path forward. Give it a try. Dear Annie: I understand "Employee for the Moment's" concerns about having to work in unsafe conditions during the pandemic. Before she judges her employer so harshly, however, I believe she should consider how difficult it has been keeping a business going during a pandemic. Her employer has to look at the bottom line and fight to keep his product (whatever it is) selling in a difficult market. Perhaps he, like so many business owners, is
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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, American factories are bustling. Consider the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management, an organization of purchasing managers: Its index rose last month to 60.8, its highest level in three years. (Anything above 50 signals an expansion.) Factories are on a nine-month winning streak, having shrugged off the health crisis — and perhaps even benefiting from it. Here’s why: The fear of infections has kept many millions of Americans at home, and government rescue aid checks have swollen their bank accounts. Unable to splurge on
dinners out or trips to Disney World, Americans are buying manufactured goods instead — appliances, cars, furniture, sporting equipment, items for home offices. The government says orders to factories for high-priced manufactured goods climbed 3.4% in January. The Federal Reserve says manufacturing output rose 1% in January despite a shortage of computer chips that disrupted auto production. Oren Klachkin of Oxford Economics cautions that factory growth may slow this summer as vaccines allow the economy to reopen and consumers re-direct spending to restaurants, movie theaters, hair salons and other services. ISM manufacturing index
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Graves Foods Daily Route Driver Must have Class A CDL. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Home evenings. Competitive pay. Paid Vacation & Holidays. Apply Within or Call 660-247-2135 FFeb9-Mar5 ------------------------------------------The Princeton R-V School District is accepting applications for a preschool one-on-one special education paraprofessional to start at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. In this role, the selected applicant will work one-on-one with a student that has a disability. Candidates must hold the appropriate certification or have the ability to acquire the appropriate certification. Interested candidates should obtain an application by calling 660-748-3211 or online at http://www.tigertown. k12.mo.us under district noncertified application. Applicants must submit hard copies of their application and resume to: Princeton R-V School District Attn: Dr. Merideth Ussery, SPED Director 1008 E. Coleman Street Princeton, MO 64673 P351d9 -------------------------------------------
Help Wanted: Part-time kitchen worker, 20 hours weekly. North 65 Center. Call 359-3058. N353d5 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Compliance Coordinator for NW WDB/NCMC. 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. N354d9 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Maintenance Worker. 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. N355d12 ------------------------------------------MTO is looking for shop labor. Call 359-3737 or stop by 1124 E. 17th St. to apply. M357d9 ------------------------------------------The North Central Missouri Development Alliance is seeking a Community/Economic Developer. This full-time position requires a self-motivated individual, capable of working independently while at the same time working cooperatively with city and county governments, a Board of Directors and various diverse regional, community and county-based organizations and committees. The candidate will maintain relationships with both private and public partners, assist in startups, expansion, retention as well as business attraction. Candidate must possess basic business verbal and written communication skills, have knowledge of basic business principals and have the ability to operate Micro Office platforms and internet based applications. Salary contingent on experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to North Central Business Alliance, PO Box 111, Trenton, MO 64683. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. N358d16 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a part-time Counselor. 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. N359d16 ------------------------------------------Looking for a Preschool Teacher, experience preferred, 30 hours a week. Call Little Rascals Daycare & Preschool at 660-654-2255. L047d9* ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Behavioral Health Instructor. 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. N360d16 -------------------------------------------
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Water Treatment Plant Front Step Replacement Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) is accepting bids for Replacement of Concrete Steps and Handrail. Specifications can be obtained by contacting Ron Urton, 660-359-2283. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 2:00 p.m. on March 19, 2021. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the Utility. dMar5 -------------------------------------------
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CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for CART rock to be for township and Road & Bridge needs. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. For more information you can contact the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x4. The county commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar5,12 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids addressed to the County Commission of Grundy County, Trenton, Missouri, will be accepted for approximately 100-120 cubic yards of concrete delivered to various bridge construction sites in Grundy County during 2021. Bids to be for 8 bag and 6 bag mix. Materials to be supplied through April 1, 2022. Bids will be received in the County Clerk's office, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The County Commission reserves the right to accept of reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar5,12 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for lawn mowing at the Courthouse, Courthouse Annex and Law Enforcement Center lawns plus Bethel, Sires and Wynne cemeteries and Road and Bridge lot.
Bids must state the cost per mowing per location and equipment used. Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. A successful bidder must supply the county with proof of liability insurance. Please mark the envelope "Mow Bid". For more information you can contact the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x4. The county commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar5,12 ------------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) are proposing to build a 165 foot Monopole Telecommunications Tower to be located 212 B East 7th Street in Trenton, Grundy County, MO 64683 (40° 4’ 13.56” North and 93° 36’ 56.66” West). Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1182559. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environ-
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AREA DEATHS Pamela Charlene Conlee Pamela Charlene Conlee passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. No services are planned at this time. Ms. Conlee is survived by a daughter, Heather Marie McLey Bowen; a son, Larry Eugene Monteer, Jr.; and three
grandsons, Quintin Perrin Monteer, Connor Isaiah Monteer and Trent Trevette Bowen. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Conlee; and her mother, Pauline Persell.
Alten Ray Hammett, Jr. Alten Ray Hammett, Jr., an 85-year-old Trenton resident, died at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. His body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ray was born Oct. 5, 1935 at St. Joseph, the son of Alten Ray and Dorcas Maupin Hammett, Sr. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Galt High School in 1952. He met Norma Weldon in 1954 at the Gables in Trenton and they were married in 1955 in Columbia. She survives of the home. Throughout his life he was a farmer, railroader, real estate agent and insurance agent. He loved to travel to Puerto Vallarta and spent much time visiting and exploring there. Ray most loved his role as a father and papaw. He treasured his children and grandchildren and embraced his role as the fun-loving, joyful papaw. He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge and Shriners. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Dr. Alten Ray (Tray) Hammett III and his wife, Theresa of Unionville, Randy Hammett and his wife, Terri of Trenton and Conrad (Butch) Hammett and his wife, Sheila of Galt; a daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Lytle and her husband, Larry, of Hollister; six grandchildren, Jessica, Nathaniel, Wendi, Nicholas, Sidnei and Jarrett; one great-grandson, Finnley; a sister, Alice Blain and her husband, Bill; two brothers, Major Hammett and his wife, Sue and Rick Hammett and his wife, Karen; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Margaret Porter. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library or the North 65 Senior Center and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Beef frank on hoagie bun, wedge fries, coleslaw, mandarin oranges. Tuesday-Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter blend veggies, plums, oatmeal cookies, hot roll. Wednesday-Chicken parmesan, garlic pasta, spinach salad, green beans, butterscotch pudding, fruit juice, garlic bread.
Thursday-Ham loaf, baked sweet potato, corn, pineapple, hot roll. Friday-Beef stroganoff with egg noodles, Catalina blend veggies, beets, rosy applesauce, whole wheat bread. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)
NCMC To Host Diversity Event North Central Missouri College will host an event centered around diversity and inclusion at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 25 in Cross Hall on the NCMC campus and virtually. All students, staff and the public are invited to attend. The event, “Let’s Talk About Diversity & Inclusion: What’s the Difference & Why Are They Important?” will feature renowned motivational speaker and resilience expert Dr. Tim Crowley and Kansas City business owner Isaac Collins. This event will be an interactive and dynamic learning experience designed to engage, connect, and set participants up for growth. “Diversity and inclusion are buzzwords that are often thrown around college campuses. Our committee wanted to provide an opportunity for both NCMC students and staff to unpack these buzzwords,” said Dr. Lindsay Oram, NCMC Psychology Instructor and Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair. “By the end of the event, our hope is that participants will have tangible ways to build both campus and community cultures that are
inclusive, respectful and embrace all of the advantages that diversity and inclusion can bring. Dr. Crowley is an expert, motivational speaker with a background in resilience building. Mr. Collins is both an entrepreneur and community advocate. We are fortunate to have them both moderating this event.” The event will be divided into three segments. In the first part of the program, participants will work to better understand the meaning and importance of diversity and inclusion in their lives. In the second portion of the program, participants will go into breakout rooms for moderated group discussions. The third part will involve processing small group conversations and sharing action steps for promoting diversity and inclusion on campus and in communities. Individuals can attend inperson at Cross Hall or virtually through Microsoft Teams (the event link will be sent out at a later date). For more information, visit www.ncmissouri.edu or contact the college at 359-3948.
NCMDA Sets Annual Meeting The North Central Missouri Development Alliance will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 9. The meeting will be held in the North Central Missouri Development Alliance office, 713 Main St., in Trenton.
Items on the agenda include board member slate presentation and approval, election of officers, 2020 year in review, the interim operational plan, confidentiality agreements and a Highway 6 streambank stabilization update.
Commodity Distribution Set The Community Food Pantry will hold its March commodity distribution on Thursday, March 11. The drive-through event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the food pantry, located on 17th Street. Senior boxes, produce boxes and deer meat will be available.
DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Associate Civil Latasha D. Cunningham and Mitchell B. Alley vs. Edwin Gordy. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $115.26 and $71.50 costs. The defendant is also to surrender the cell phone in question to the Grundy County Associate Court office and if he does not, an increased judgment will be entered. The case involved small claims over $100. Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital vs. Samuel N. Lewis. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $345, plus $38.50 costs and $48.50 service fees. The case involved small claims over $100. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Tommy J. Brittain, Trenton, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs. Stephan D. Elliott, Trenton, pleaded guilty to two charges of disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs on each charge. Caleb D.G. Fender, Trenton, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for one year and is to complete 25 hours of community service, serve four days of shock incarceration with credit for time served and have no contact with the victim. William E. Gott, Trenton, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. William C. Harville, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct and had his case set for March 16. Garrett A. Thompson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to
drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident, and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs. Michael A. Washburn, Laredo, pleaded guilty to displaying or possessing plates of another and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license or no license and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs. Isaac J. Wattenbarger, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license or no license and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Treigh M. Fehring, Bethany, on a charge of possession of marijuana; and Brenda S. King, Chillicothe, on a charge of stealing. MARRIAGE LICENSES Brandon Tyler May, Trenton and Michelle Marie Moore, Topeka, KS. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petitions Granted Kelsey R. Frisbie vs. Michael E. Frisbie. Lenna Orndorff vs. Kenneth Orndorff. David F. Stark vs. Tiffany S. Stark. Boyd A. Harrison vs. Julie A. Cox. REAL ESTATE Robert Bagley and wife to Matthew Dobson and wife. Albert L. Hines and wife to Alan Kay Hines and wife. Terry Alan Straker and wife to Kevin Wyatt. Sheila Renee Schlarb to James Norris. Jeffrey A. Smith and wife to Norma Simpson. MLD Investment Repairs to Bruce Aaron Fair.
Man Faces Felony Charge A Cameron man has posted cash bond after being charged with felony non-support. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Desmond Huff, 28, has posted $2,500 cash bond after being arrested on a class E felony charge of non-support: total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments. As of Nov. 2020, the defendant owed more than $17,000 in back child support for one minor child. Huff was arrested in Chillicothe and is to
appear in Grundy County court on March 9. A 20-year-old Trenton man has posted cash bond after being arrested for failing to appear in court. The sheriff’s office said Desmond Calton has posted bonds totaling $489.50 cash after being arrested for failing to appear in court on charges of being a minor visibly intoxicated and not wearing a seat belt. He is scheduled to appear in court March 9.
Details Emerge On Plane Crash Details on a double-fatality airplane crash that occurred in eastern Grundy County Feb. 8 have emerged. According to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report, the Cessna 177 RG had departed from St. Louis Downtown Airport and landed at Moberly. Witnesses at Moberly observed the airplane after landing and said the airplane windscreen was completely obscured by ice and there was significant ice accumulated on the rest of the airplane that was about one-quarter inch thick. The pilot, who was not identified in the report, requested assistance deicing the airplane and the witnesses helped put the airplane in a heated hangar to melt the ice. They also added 16.88 gallons of fuel to the airplane. The pilot told one of the witnesses he would depart as soon
as the airplane was deiced. Witnesses said he dismissed recommendations to stay the night at Moberly and indicated he would depart after the weather improved. The pilot said he would fly north before turning west and that the weather was better to the north. Neither witness knew the pilot’s exact destination, just that he planned to spend the night in Nebraska before he continued to Colorado. Earlier reports had indicated that the pilot and his passenger were enroute to Kirksville. The plane crashed in a wooded area near Galt, with wreckage found on Feb. 9. According to obituary information, Philip Joseph LeFevre IV, 47, of Sunset Hills was an instrument-rated pilot. He and his father, 85-year-old Philip J. LeFevre III, of Glendale, both died in the crash.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Feb. 22: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town and were called to the east part of town where they investigated a report of interference with custody. Officers also responded to a domestic assault at a west residence. Feb. 23: officers responded to a domestic dispute at a north residence. Feb. 24: an assault was reported in the east part of town and officers responded to a burglary at an east business. Feb. 25: officers responded to a report of a subject driving on the sidewalk in the east part
of town. Officers responded to a report of trespassing at a west residence and made an arrest on a warrant at a north business. Feb. 26: officers investigated an assault in the east part of town and made an arrest on a warrant in the north part of town. A motor vehicle crash was investigated in the north part of Trenton, with officers also responding to a domestic dispute at a north residence. Feb. 27: an arrest was made for disorderly conduct in the west part of town. Feb. 28: a motor vehicle crash was investigated in the north part of town.
Car Show Plans Move Forward Plans for the inaugural Trenton High School Alumni Weekend Car Show are progressing, with organizers announcing that trophies will be awarded in 19 classes, as well as two special awards being given. First and second place trophies will be presented to winners in categories with the voting to be done by the exhibitors at the Sept. 4 show scheduled in the Trenton High School parking lot to coincide with the Alumni Weekend activities. Classes include: Top Stock, Top Modified, Motorcycle (American), Motorcycle (Imported), Truck thru 1972, Truck from 1973 to present, Mustang thru 1973, Mustang from 1974 to present, Corvette from 1953-1982, Corvette from 1984 to present, Top Import, Rat Rod, Street Rod thru 1948, Unfinished, Best Custom (Open Class), Odd Ball, Survivor and a class for Camaro/Firebird/Trans Am 1967 – 1981 and
Camaro/Firebird/Trans Am from 1982 to present. In addition, the “Alumni Honoree” will be selected as the Best of Show and awarded a trophy and the Ralph Cutsinger Memorial Trophy will be chosen by members of the Cutsinger family. There is a $10 entry fee for all exhibitors and all proceeds will be earmarked for the Trenton High School Alumni Scholarship Fund. The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with entries accepted from any individual and they need NOT be an alum of THS. Spectators are encouraged to view the free show with food and door prizes available on site for all to enjoy. Heading the Car Show Committee is THS Alum Jeremy Soptic and a committee of alums and community leaders. Advance registration is not required and anyone with questions may contact Soptic at 660-359-1938 in Trenton.
THS Student Earns Honor A Trenton High School art student earned honorable mention in the 2021 AlbrechtKemper Museum of Art’s annual regional high school exhibition. Shay Westerhof entered two artworks, earning honorable mention for her monochromatic drawing, “Vines”. She also submitted another piece, “The Look.” Lori Duff is the THS art instructor. The annual event is an invitational exhibition with over 75 schools from Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas asked to participate. A limited number of students at each school are selected by their teachers to enter. This year, 76 works of art were pre-
sented for judging. Artworks were divided into nine categories and three judges carefully considered and scored each piece. Awards for first, second, and third place were selected in each category. Some categories included an honorable mention award. The works will be on display at the museum, located at 2818 Fredrick Ave., in St. Joseph through Saturday, April 10. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and $1 for students. Museum members and children under age 6 are free.
FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open
High Low Last Chg March 4 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 653 653 648¾ 648¾ —3¼ May 654¾ 660¾ 647¼ 655¾ —¼ Jul 645¾ 650¼ 638¾ 645¼ —1¼ Sep 642¼ 647½ 637 643¼ —1¼ Dec 647¼ 652¾ 642¼ 648¼ —1¼ Mar 652 657½ 647½ 653 —1½ May 648½ 651 648½ 649¾ —3 Jul 631 631 626½ 630¼ —1¼ Est. sales 35,549.Wed.'s sales 74,181 Wed.'s open int 417,748 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 550¼ 554 546 554 +3¾ May 535 540½ 529¼ 539½ +4¼ Jul 522¾ 529¾ 518½ 529¼ +5¼ Sep 489¾ 495 486 494½ +4¾ Dec 473½ 479 470¼ 478 +4½ Mar 481 486¼ 478 485½ +4¼ May 486 490 482½ 489½ +4 Jul 488 491 484 490¼ +3½ Sep 449¾ 451 446¼ 450¾ +3¼ Dec 432¼ 436¾ 431¼ 436 +3¼ Mar 440 440½ 438¾ 440½ +¾ Dec 421¾ 422 420¾ 422 +¾ Jul 435¾ 435¾ 435¾ 435¾ +3 Dec 415 415 415 415 +1¼ Est. sales 162,752.Wed.'s sales 244,585 Wed.'s open int 1,794,272 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 365¼ 367¼ 362¾ 367¼ +1¼ Jul 362 362 362 362 +¼ Mar 345¾ 345¾ 345¾ 345¾ +4¾ Est. sales 64.Wed.'s sales 111 Wed.'s open int 4,173, up 4 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 1418¾ 1 440½ 1418¾ 1440½ +29¾ May 1409 1437¼ 1405 1434½ +27 Jul 1392 1418 1388½ 1415¾ +24¼ Aug 1347¾ 1370 1345¼ 1368¾ +20¾ Sep 1269¾ 1286½ 1266½ 1285¼ +16¼ Nov 1224 1238¾ 1220¾ 1237¼ +13¼ Jan 1221 1234 1218¼ 1232½ +11½ Mar 1199¾ 1209¼ 1195¾ 1207¾ +10 May 1189¾ 1 200½ 1188¾ 1200½ +10¼ Jul 1190¼ 1196 1189 1194 +7½ Nov 1099 1111 1096 1109¼ +10 Nov 1042½ 1043 1042½ 1043 +1 Est. sales 107,997.Wed.'s sales 148,592 Wed.'s open int 850,993,up 2,527 March 3 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.48 (Mar 21) 13.48 (Apr 21) 11.54 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.00 (Mar 21) 5.00 (Apr 21) 4.29 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.48 (Mar 21) 13.48 (Apr 21) 11.54 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.00 (Mar 21) 5.00 (Apr 21) 4.29 (Oct. 21) Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.25; soybeans, 13.97; wheat, 6.37. New Crop - Corn, 4.43; soybeans, 11.94; wheat, 6.21.