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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
TRENTON
REPUBLICAN-TIMES
NCMC Summer Session
Fourteen Pages & 1 Insert
GRUNDY COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT Sunnyview Nursing Home And Apartments
Academic Honor Students Named
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North Central Missouri College in Trenton has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the academic honors lists for the 2019 summer semester. Students named to the president’s list have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average and students on the dean’s list have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a grade point average of at least 3.50. Named to the president’s list were Chandler Anderson, Benjamin Arthaud, Jacob Ashford, Bethany Bailey, David Beasley, Brittany Berry, Amie Boswell, Aubrey Brown, Lauren Burkhead, Nicholas Caraway, Kacie Carman, Matthew Chaney, Anna Clariday, Katelyn Clariday, Emma Clark, Taylor Cockriel, Sean Corbett, Connor Cotton, Ashley Crosley, Allie Crouse, David Curtis, Hannah Cypert, Joseph Danner, Jesus Diaz, Khaylee Dixon, Brittni Ebrecht, Craig Foster, Lexi Fujinami, Daniela Grabianski Vidal, Rebecca Grandpre, Melody Grooms, Sheridan Guilford, Colten Hamilton, Malainee Hilsabeck, Michael Horton, TJ Hudlemeyer, Christy Hunt, Leeann Hurst, Terryn Hutchings, Spencer Ice, Joshanna Johnson, Latorrie Johnson, Brianna Justice, Karson Keithley, Raelee Kemp, Andrew King, Stetson Klise, Marci Knisley, Gloria Ku, Hannah Larson, Audra Lee, Joshua Logan, Mariana Lowrey, Aaron Maberry, Amy Maize, Heather Majors, Taylor McCumber, Jerod McLain, Laurie Morrison, Danielle Nurski, Melanie Oakleaf, Emily Otto, Sierra Packard, Lauren Price, McKauley Prothero, Howard Pyle, Austin Rash, Ellen Reis, Whitley Richman, Morgan Riley, Kerri Rose, Ian Russell, Jenika Schreck, Declan Schweizer, Karlie Shanks, Nicole Shell, Marcella Smith, Beth Snow, Brett Sooter, Kati Stafford, Dallas Steele, Claire Stuedle, Brock Swindler, Sarah Tate, Sierra Thibodeau, Delanie Uehlin, Halle Vanatta, Jena Warren, Ashten Whitaker, Ralee Wilson, Darion Wolfe, Rocel Wright and Lory Zuptich. Named to the dean’s list were Katie Banner, Shauna Berwaldt, Brenna Bontrager, Ashton Bueltman, Rayonte Childs, Lauren Cox, Cheyeene Dana, Ryan Dawson, Heidi Deardorff, Jamie Degase, Jeremi Dierenfeldt, Hannah Domon, Sarah Dryer, Hunter Holifield, Jennifer Hudgins, Mallory Hughson, Jennifer Hurst, Miranda Hurst, Valeri Kitchen, Crystal Krentz, Kylee Larson, Brooke Leeper, Jamie Liese, Michaela Little, Marshall Lunsford, Megan McCormick, Jaylee McGinness, Alexis Meyer, Kirsten
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Administrator Leaving Post On Oct. 15
Photo Courtesy of University Extension
The Carl Woodard family of Trenton (Carl, Leslie, Claire and Layla) was among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day on Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair. The University of Missouri Extension in Grundy County and the local Farm Bureau selected the Woodard family as the Grundy County State Fair Family, recognizing their involvement in the community and agriculture as well as their participation in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA. The Woodard family operates a cattle backgrounding, feed to finish operation. They also produces corn, soybean and hay.
TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
The administrator of Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments will be leaving her position, effective Oct. 15. Donita Youtsey will be stepping down as administrator after 11 years. According to information provided by the Groundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors, which oversees operations of the facility, the board will be conducting a search over the next few months to find a replacement. During this transition period, the board stated it would be their priority “to find the best individual to lead while still maintaining a stable and effective organization.” The board said Mrs. Youtsey has agreed to
stay through Oct. 15 to help with the transition. “Since 2008, Mrs. Youtsey has played a critical role in the development and success of the organization,” according to a written statement provided as part of the August board minutes. “And while we will miss her and her inspiring leadership, we wish her the best luck in her new endeavors. We want to thank her for the 11 years of dedicated service which involved many significant accomplishments.” Accomplishments listed by the board included helping support the creation of the Sunnyview Foundation and its See Sunnyview, Page 4
Celebration Kicks Off With Decorated Windows
Classes Scheduling Special Events Trenton High School alumni will be returning home to celebrate class reunions during the annual THS Alumni Weekend celebration set for Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 1. A number of activities are planned, beginning on Thursday with the “Welcome Home Alums” celebration and unveiling of decorated windows in the downtown area. Music and food are also scheduled to be featured that evening. The all-alumni mixer will kick off Friday’s schedule. Hosted by the THS Class of 1965, the mixer will be held at the Riverside Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m. and is open to all alumni and friends. Light snacks will be provided and there will be a cash bar available. For football fans, the THS Bulldogs will be holding their season opener at home on Friday night. Trenton will take on Lathrop in a 7 o’clock matchup at C.F. Russell Stadium. The all-alumni open house and registration takes place at the THS com-
mons on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Alumni are invited to stop by and meet with members from other classes who will be gathering and visiting. The THS Class of 1970 will be hosting the event. Round-robin tennis competition will take place at the THS courts, beginning at 9 a.m. Randall Hutchinson and Mitch Dougan are in charge of the event, which is open to the public. The all-alumni dance will be at the Black Silo Winery from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring the band Centerline. Sunday’s schedule features the allalumni brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the THS commons, hosted by the THS Class of 1975. There will be a $7 charge to cover food costs. All alumni are invited to attend. There will also be golfing all weekend at the Riverside Country Club. Those participating will be required to pay the greens fee. Individual class events, all to be held on Saturday, include: Class of 1951 - noon luncheon at
Tenth Street Baptist Church. Class of 1952 - noon luncheon at Dino’s Diner. Class of 1953 - 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Royal Inn Pizza. Class of 1954 - noon luncheon at Pizza Hut. Class of 1959 - 1 p.m. class gathering at Moberly Park enclosed shelterhouse, bring appetizer. Class of 1961 - 2:15 to 5 p.m. class reunion at Royal Inn Pizza. Class of 1963 - 5 p.m. meal at Royal Inn Pizza. Class of 1964 - 5 p.m. class social, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center. Class of 1969 - noon luncheon at Cross Hall. Class of 1974 - 5 p.m. social and dinner at The Space. Class of 1979 - 11 a.m. class luncheon and get-together at 2003 Tower St. Class of 1994 - class BBQ at home of Brandon and Tammie Coon Spencer.
Class of 1999 - class event Class of 2014 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. reunion in Sugg Room of Ketcham Community Center with noon catered luncheon. Classes that do not see their alumni information in this listing and would like to have it included when the list is published again are asked to submit it to the Republican-Times newspaper office as soon as possible by calling 3592212 or bringing it to the office during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A story about the alumni event will appear in the Wednesday, Sept. 4 edition of the Republican-Times. Classes wanting to include their information in that story are asked to leave their information at the newspaper over the Labor Day weekend or bring it into the office no later than 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. We ask that classes do not wait on class photos to include their information. Photos will be published later on a space-available basis.
Briefs... R-9 Project Bids Received
Hickory Threshing Event
Four bids have been received from companies wanting to serve as the general contractor for the Trenton R-9 construction project. Bids were opened on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 22, and, according to Project Manager Dennis Gutshall, Lawhon Construction of St. Joseph was the apparent low bidder. He noted that in addition to the main project work, there are seven alternate bids to be considered and school officials will be reviewing all bids before a contractor is selected during a special meeting of the R-9 Board of Education at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Ellison-Auxier, which is the architect for the project, will be present at the meeting to make a recommendation to the board. Voters in April approved up to $7 million in bonds for construction of a new performing arts center as well as a new concession stand/restroom at C.F. Russell Stadium and renovation work in the high school/middle school media center and the Rissler Elementary School entrance area. The board, at a meeting last week, approved the sale of the bonds and is anticipating having over $7.7 million in its project fund for the work.
Old-time threshing, bailing and blacksmithing demonstrations will take place at the Hickory Threshing and Tractor Show on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hickory and will also include an auto and tractor show. Threshing will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no cost to attend, however, persons are asked to bring lawn chairs for seating. Food and refreshments will be available. For more information, persons can contact David Key at 660-635-0613.
National Weather Service Mostly sunny through mid-week with highs in the lower 80s and lows in the mid-60s. The high at Trenton on Thursday, Aug. 22 was 82, Friday’s high was 83 and Saturday’s high was 79. Sunday’s high was 68 and the low was 64. A total of .58 of an inch of rain was recorded on Sunday. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 66 and the low was 64 with .72 of an inch of rain recorded.
Labor Day Schedule With the Labor Day holiday falling on Monday, Sept. 2, the Republican-Times will be moving forward its publication date by one day. Instead of being published on its normal day of Tuesday, Sept. 3, the newspaper will be published on Wednesday, Sept. 4. News to be included in the Sept. 4 edition must be submitted to the R-T office no later than 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The Friday, Sept. 6 newspaper will be published as scheduled.
Road Issue On Ballot Voters in the Spickard Special Road District will go to the polls in April 2020 to determine if the entity will continue to exist or be dissolved. According to the Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, a petition has been presented to her with 63 verified signatures, more than the 50 that is required to put the issue on the ballot. If the issue passes, the district would be dissolved and all assets would be transfered to the county, with the county commission to decide how the streets within the district’s boundaries would be maintained. The city of Spickard or Franklin Township would take over the maintainance of roads and the 35-cent levy would continue to be collected until all outstanding financial obligations have been met. Mrs. Spickard said the reason the issue will not appear on a ballot until April 2020 is due to the cost of holding the election. If the issue was put on an earlier ballot that does not contain other issues, the road district would be required to pay the entire cost, rather than having it split with other entities that will have races or issues on the ballot for the municipal elections. The April 2020 election will take place on Tuesday, April 7.
What’s Inside... The THS football, volleyball and softball teams took part in jamborees over the weekend. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for comments from coaches as to how their teams performed as they prepare for their season openers.
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