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Kyler Preston Selected as North Central Missouri College's Outstanding Student
Kyler Preston, from Gilman City, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College's Outstanding Student for September. He is a Missouri A+ scholarship student pursuing his associate in arts degree with an emphasis in sports management and plans to graduate in May. At NCMC, Kyler is a student ambassador and a
tutor at the Tutoring Center. His favorite class is Intro to Sports Management with Instructor Ryan Suttenfield. Kyler said, “I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot. It’s what I want to go into, so it was interesting to me.”
Kyler chose NCMC because it is affordable and close to home. His favorite things about NCMC are the
THS Homecoming Activities
Planning is currently underway for the 2024 Homecoming at Trenton High School. Homecoming week will be Monday, Sept. 23 - Friday, Sept.27.
The theme this year will be will be Disco Denim. The community Pep Rally will be held at C.F. Russell on Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 7 p.m. Community businesses are encouraged to email Greg Dalrymple at gdalrymple@trentonr9.k12.mo.us if they want to participate in the parade or
decorate their businesses for Homecoming.
The Homecoming Dance for the THS student body will be after the game until 11 p.m. Keep checking here for pictures of 2024 Homecoming attendants and king and queen candidates.
We will also announce the parade route, grand marshall, community pep rally guest speaker, and order of events for the Homecoming game against South Harrison on the 27th.
Back in Time II
Presented by Gallatin Theatre League
The Gallatin Theater League is set to bring a unique performance to the Courter Theater of Gallatin on September 21.
The theater organization explains that the “Back in Time II” production tells the story of Dorothy, who finds herself crossing a space-time continuum after being caught in a storm. This unexpected journey lands her in the present-day Courter Theater, where she encounters a mad scientist
and his time machine, along with several other musical characters. Together, they guide Dorothy through time, helping her return home while teaching her valuable lessons about what is truly important in life.
Tickets for general admission will be available at the door for $5. “Back in Time II” will have three showings at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m.
Maggie Moore with ARSL
Main Street Chillicothe is excited to announce that Maggie Moore, Youth Service Assistant at the Lillian DesMaries Youth Library, has been chosen to participate in the esteemed Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) program. This achievement is a significant milestone for Maggie and a proud moment for the entire Chillicothe community.
The ARSL, a national organization dedicated to addressing the distinct needs of libraries in rural and small communities, offers invaluable resources, training, and networking opportunities. Through its support, ARSL empowers librarians to enhance their services and make a greater impact. Maggie’s selection underscores her dedication, [See MAGGIE, Page 2]
Photo and write up submitted by NCMC
small class sizes and the instructors. Kyler went on to say, “You are a person, not a number at NCMC.”
Each month, a student is nominated by a faculty or staff member to be featured as an Outstanding Student based on their dedication to educational success, attitude toward learning, and hard work in their field and activities.
Women in Nature Weekend
Crowder State Park, located west of Trenton, Missouri, will host a special weekend event for women who would like to learn new skills. The women only event will also, have only female instructors. The event, titled “ Women in Nature,” will take place at Camp Grand River from October 4 through October 6. Accommodations for the event include cabins at Camp Grand River. Participants are also welcome to bring tents for camping.
Space for the event is limited and only open to a maximum of 40 participants. Attendees must be at least 10
years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult “This event is intended to be educational and relaxing,” advises the park staff. “Whether you are new to the outdoors or consider yourself an expert, we will help you gain a few new skills and improve your techniques in a relaxed, fun and supportive atmosphere.”
The registration fee for the Women in Nature weekend event is $40 per person. More information about the event can be found on the crowder State Park Facebook page.
Celebrities Versus Trenton Heroes Ballgame
The "Celebrities" vs the Trenton Heroes will play each other Saturday, September 14 at Ebbie Sports Center -- Griffin Field. Opening ceremonies at 6:00 PM, with one game to follow. The concession stand opens at 5:30 PM with grilled hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, nachos/ cheese, cookies, brownies, and drinks. Sam Day has donated a couple of baskets of homemade items to be auctioned. This is an annual event--this being our 14th year (with two cancelled through the years). Please come and help support this group-they look forward to this game every year.
Ruby Elliot Checks off more of her Bucket List for her 100th Birthday
Ruby Elliott turned 100 on September 11, 2024 and had a bucket list desire to ride in a new Buick. A friend told someone he
knew who worked at Pettijohn Ford about my Ruby’s bucket list. It just so happened to be Pettijohn
[See RUBY, Page 2]
Old Glory flying at Five Points
expertise, and the profound influence she has had at the Lillian DesMaries Children's Library and beyond. Her inclusion in the ARSL program is a reflection of her unwavering commitment and enthusiasm for serving the Chillicothe community, particularly through her work at the library. Maggie’s participation is expected to bring new insights and innovations
that will further enrich the library’s offerings and benefit the children and families who depend on its services.
Main Street Chillicothe is immensely proud to have Maggie represent our community on a national level. Her involvement with ARSL not only highlights her personal achievements but also showcases the vibrant, forward-thinking spirit of Chillicothe.
NCMC Talent Search Students Learn to Fly Drones
Ford's 100th year in Business and they agreed to let Ruby take a ride in a new Buick on Friday, September 6th.
She was quite pleased and said, “It felt like riding on air” and she thought it was comfortable enough to ride all the way to California in it.
Although she didn't take it all the way to California she did cruise through Laredo, where she had lived for many years.
Tammy Paulus said “ I want to thank Don Kennedy for getting the ball rolling and Tommy Pettijohn, Tony Wilson, Alan Ferguson and all the crew at Pettijohn Ford for helping Ruby check riding in a new Buick off her bucket list. It sure made her day! We would also like to congratulate them on 100 years in Business. It is going the extra mile in things like this that showcases the values of their business.”
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North Central Missouri, College Talent Search students, participated in a drone workshop led by NCMC Industrial Technology Instructor Rick Sharp at the NCMC Savannah Campus. During the workshop, Talent Search middle school students ages 6-8th grade spent four days learning about, programming, and flying drones, including commercial model drones.
Cindy Wells, Talent Search Director, said, “It was truly inspiring to witness our 6th through 8th graders master the art of programming and flying drones. The level of engagement and learning that occurred in just four days was truly remarkable.”
All the students took the FAA Drone Trust Test to earn their hobbyist license and practice drone safety. They then used code drone to create programs to make the drone fly, return, and land. The students perfected
their drone skills by taking off and landing the drone and using the camera to take pictures and make precision landings.
Rick Sharp, NCMC Industrial Technology Instructor, shared, “I believe all the students thoroughly enjoyed the program, and I certainly enjoyed training them. They have become skilled drone pilots, and the TRIO staff's support was exceptional!”
To learn more about the NCMC Talent Search program, visit https://www.ncmissouri.edu/ talent-search/ or contact the Talent Search team at 816341-6563. Talent Search is part of the TRIO programs and 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Talent Search provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages students to graduate from high school and continue to complete postsecondary education.
The agenda for the regular BOE meeting included: The Consent Agenda was approved consisting of A) Approved August 12th, 2024 Board of Education Minutes, B) Approved August 19th, 2024 Board of Education Minutes, C) Approved Bills for Payment and any Necessary Fund Transfers, D) 1st Day Enrollment Numbers, E) Special Education Report. New Business: • The Board received instructions on completing their annual board training requirements. Missouri State Statute 162.203-Any school board member serving a term as of August 28, 2019, or elected or appointed after August 28, 2019 , shall complete at least one hour of refresher training each year of any term in office. • The Board of Education has approved the graduation date for the 2024-2025 school year. Graduation will be held on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 7:00 PM. • At the recent board meeting, the Princeton R-V School District Board of Education approved an investment of $500,000 into a 24-month Certificate of Deposit (CD) at Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri. The CD will offer an interest rate of 4.35% and an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 4.40% over the 24-month term. Announcements, o Regular Board Meeting will be scheduled for Monday, October, 14 at 5:30pm The board went into closed session at 5:45 pm. Closed Session Announcements • The Board of Education has approved Christy Stockman and Ranae Shahan as the Varsity Football. Cheerleading Sponsors for the 2024-2025 school year. The board adjourned at 6:00pm
North Central Missouri College Student Senate Leadership for the 20242025 school year are as follows: President Cole Henderson, Cameron, MO; Vice President Jacie Morris, Queen City, MO; Treasurer Hannah Gryder, Bethany, MO; Secretary Bailey Fleming, Leeton, MO; Historian Valorie Gabrielli, Polo, MO; Executive Representative Shayla Gerlt, Browning, MO; Student Representa-
tive Jessica Reeter, Chillicothe, MO; and Student Representative JD Rich, Shelbyville, MO. Student Senate is the governing council for the NCMC student body and oversees student organizations and clubs. They represent the student population and provide input on regulation, change, and future planning. Student Senate Advisors are Donnie Hillerman and Lesli Collins. To learn more about Student Senate or opportunities for involvement at North Central Missouri College, visit https://www.ncmissouri.ed u/ or contact NCMC at 660-359-3948.
NCMC Student Senate Leadership team (L to R): Cole Henderson, JD Rich, Jessica Reeter, Jacie Morris, Valorie Gabrielli, Shayla Gerlt, and Hannah Gryder. Not pictured Bailey Fleming. Submitted Photo
REUNIONS
The Trenton Alumni Class of 1953 met at China One Saturday, August 31st. Those in attendance included: Front Row from left to right: Nancy Bland, Dixie Overton, Delores Newton, Hazel Hobbs. Middle row: Barbara Bowe, Mable King,
ROTARY NEWS
The Church Women United Thrift Shop was the topic of a program presented at the Thursday, Sept. 5 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Daniel Gott was the sergeant at arms. Doug Tye and Tom Witten were the program chairmen.
Barbara Spencer gave a brief history of the thrift shop, which was started 53 years ago in the basement of the Catholic Church. The thrift shop has also been located at the Methodist Church and in a building on 17th Street but is now currently located in a shared
building with the Community Food Pantry, located at 17th Street and Harris Avenue. The thrift shop is staffed by volunteers, with 100 percent of all sales going to local and area 501(c)(3) organizations and/or to those in need. The thrift shop just recently provided items to a family that lost their belongings in a home fire. The thrift shop is open on Fridays and Saturday and averages around $3,000 in sales, which are held both inside and outside when the weather permits. Items sold at the shop are donated by community residents.
During the business meeting, members were reminded about the Rotary
Ann
Club fish fry, which will be held from 5 to 6:30 pm on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Rock Barn. Members are now selling tickets at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children less than 12. There will be both sit-down and carry-out meals available. Members will also have items that the public can bid on during a silent auction held during the fish fry. It was also announced that Oct. 24 is World Polio Day. The fight to rid the world of polio is a main project of Rotary International.
The program for the Sept. 12 Trenton Rotary Club meeting will be presented by Curtis Crawford of the Grundy County Farm Services Agency.
Trenton 1952 Reunion
The Class of 1952 met at Dino's on Saturday, August 31st at noon with nine of our class present. We received a reply from Ada Mae (Ward) Branom that she would not be able to make it. Those attending were: Jenny and (Delvin) Wilford, Helen and (Dude) McFarland, Marshall Mo. Mary Ann Allen and Son David, St. Charles Mo. Marilyn Whitaker, Charles KIng, Dixie Brown, Jo Ann Sawyer, Leon and (Janet) Spencer, Ed and Mary Holt, all from Trenton. We thank you all for coming and enjoying the time spent visiting.
Galt 1963 Reunion
The class of 1963 met on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at the home of Garold and Vaughncille Brown's at Galt, Mo. Those attending were Allen and Patti Doss Quilty, Mary Lou Ellis, Janice Campbell Garrison and friend, Lana Bryant, Janet Brown Axsom, LeRoy and Roby Clubine, Jeff Peyton, Larry and Ruth Terhune Taylor, Cindy Bailey Stewart,
David Miller, Sid Rogers, Lonny Veach, M.S. Gibson, Jim and Lydia Romesburg, Jim Kidd and friend, Don Aderholt and Vaughncille's daughter, Kimberly Ireland Townsend.
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID
Sealed Proposals, for the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center –Addition/Renovations, will be received at the North Central Missouri Mental Health Facility, 1601 E. 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683 until 2:00 PM (local time) Friday, September 27, 2024. Sealed Proposals will be opened and privately read at that time. Contractors may obtain copies of the Drawings and Project Manual from the office of Creal Clark & Seifert A/E, Inc., Friday, August 30, 2024. Each Contractor will be responsible for the return of the received Construction documents, in good condition, within five (5) days following Notification of Award of Contract. Each unreturned set will be invoiced to the Contractor at 100.00 per set. Drawings and Project Manual can also be obtained with a valid username and password, at no charge. Call CCSAE at 816-364-2435 for information. This project has been determined to be Tax Exempt, Requiring Liquidated Damages and Bonds.
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Agriculture
See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258
Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091
Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, boulders-Turney Mini Quarry 816-248-2523.
PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060.
For Rent
Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.
2 bedroom apartment.
Hale Mo. Back ground check required. Utilities included. 1st month rent and deposit. No pets. Available now. 660-6452269 or 660-645-2316
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Attention customers!
Trenton Hardware has all your home building & repair supplies. If we ain't got it...you don't need it! Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-359-3660.
Help Wanted
Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E.
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Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) is accepting bids for Spray Foam Insulation in Generator Buildings. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2024. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Brad Griffin at 660-359-2315. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of TMU.
GRUNDY COUNTY,
MO
HWY 6/THOMPSON RIVER STREAMBANK PROTECTION – PHASE 2
Sealed Bids for the Hwy 6/Thompson River Streambank Protection – Phase 2 will be received by Grundy County, at the office of the County Clerk, until 11:00 a.m. local time on October 1, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of construction of longitudinal stone fill toe protection with tie backs upstream from the MoDOT Hwy 6 bridge on the Thompson River. Base bid work consists of furnishing & installing 6, 500 tons of rock blanket for Longitudinal Stone Fill Protection (LSFP), 2,500 S.Y. of a 6” layer of 1” stone, and other items for LSFP and tiebacks 1-3. Add Alternate 1 work consists of furnishing and installing an additional 2,125 tons of rock blanket for LSFP and 850 S.Y. of a 6” layer of 1” stone for LSFP and tieback 4. Add Alternate 2 work consists of furnishing and installing an additional 1,875 tons of rock blanket for LSFP and 750 S.Y. of a 6” layer of 1” stone for LSFP and tieback 5. Add Alternate 3 work consists of furnishing and installing an additional 2,225 tons of rock blanket for LSFP and 890 S.Y. of a 6” layer of 1” stone for LSFP and tieback 6. The required substantial completion date is March 14, 2025.
This Project is completely funded by the FY2022 EDI Community Project Funding Grant B-22-CP-MO-0512. The Davis-Bacon Act does not apply to this project. The contractor shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Missouri Labor Laws.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Howe Company, LLC 804 E. Patton St, Macon, MO 63552 660-395-4693. Questions other than ordering documents should be directed to Shannon Howe, P.E., S.E.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at the office of the Engineer, Howe Company, LLC 804 E. Patton Street, Macon, MO, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $50.00 plus $25.00 shipping for each set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to Howe Company, LLC. Upon request and receipt of the document fee indicated above plus a non-refundable shipping charge, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Bid Documents can also be obtained in PDF form from www.howecompany.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office and www.howecompany.com. Bidders must obtain their bid documents from Howe Company, LLC or www.howecompany.com and be on the plan holders list to bid the project. Bids submitted by anyone that did not obtain documents from Howe Company, will not be opened.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Owner:Grundy County
By:Phillip Ray
Title:Presiding Commissioner (09-12-2024)
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The Born Loser® by Art and Chip Sansom
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Grundy County R-V with Newtown-Harris with Tri-County Panther Baseball
First Row: Kash Barlow, Carter Fewins, Hunter Miller, Kruiz Allnutt, Preston Tovrea, Tyler May.
Back Row: Keaton Norman, Adrian Boren, Cainen Griswold, Caleb Bower, Mason Rayl. Not Pictured: Head Coach Caleb Fairley, Assistant Coach Matt Rayl.
GRUNDY R-5 BASEBALL
The Grundy R-5 Fall Baseball team enters the Fall season fresh off an appearance in the District Championship game in the Spring. That team graduated 7 seniors so there are many new faces and many new roles to be filled on the team this year. Starting this Fall Jamesport will join the
cooperative agreement between Newtown-Harris and Grundy R-V.
This years team includes 4 Seniors who will be looked upon to provide leadership to an otherwise very young team. The four Seniors are joined by two Juniors, one Sophomore and four Freshman.
GRUNDY COUNTY R-5
BASEBALL SCHEDULE
8/30
Linn County with Meadville Away @ 7:00PM 9/6
LaPlata Home @ 5:00PM 9/13
Green City Away @ 7:00PM
9/17
Brashear Away @ 6:30PM 9/27
Brashear Home @7:00PM 10/4
GRUNDY COUNTY SOFTBALL TEAM
GRUNDY R-5 SOFTBALL
This season we have 14 girls out for the 2024 softball season. There are five returning and seven incoming players. We will have one senior, Adysan Rain, who will be our number one pitcher. She was selected All Conference, All District pitcher last season. I look for Adysan to come out strong this season in the circle and find her rhythm. Kinsley Allnutt, Junior will be our number two pitcher. She was also named an All District, All Conference and All Region player last season. Kinleys pitched some for us last year but look to see her getting more time in the circle this season.
We have returning players like Remington Miller, Leesah Fordyce, Trinity Fairley and Tasha Thrasher in key positions but also new players that will need to step into roles on the field.
This season for us, we have created some foundation team goals that will allow us to do the little things correctly on the field. This is going to be a year of learning and just showing up to compete in each contest. I am looking forward to this season.
Green City Home @5:00PM 10/10
Novinger Away @7:00 PM
GRUNDY COUNTY R-5 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE
8/30 Linn County
Away @ 5:00PM
9/5 Mercer Home @5:30PM
9/7 Milan Lady
Cats / Triangular 9/10 Tri-County
Away @ 5:30PM
9/12 Gilman City
Home @5:30PM
9/13 Green City
Away @ 5:00PM 9/14 The 10th
Annual Milan Ladycats Softball Tournament 9/17 Cainsville with Ridgeway
Home @5:30PM 9/19 Novinger
Away @ 5:00PM 9/24 Mercer
Away @ 5:30PM 9/26 Tri-County
Home @5:30PM 9/27 Brashear
Home @5:00PM 9/30 Meadville
Away @ 5:00PM 10/1 Gilman City
Away @ 5:00PM
10/3 Cainsville with Ridgeway
Away @ 5:30PM 10/8 Princeton
Home @5:30PM 10/10 Novinger
Home @5:00PM
Back Row, Left to Right: Sahvanna Ortega, Audree Vandender, Leah Carver, Isabella Cervantes Cashatt, KInsley Allnutt, Carcyn Whitlow, Quin Weldon. Front Row: Remington Miller, Adysan Rains, Brooklyn Fairley, Delaney Lewis, Leesah Fordyce, Trinity Fairley, Tasha Thrasher-Coach Taron Loyd and Daryian Otto.