REPUBLICAN-TI I MEES

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Crowder State Park Has Updates

Anna Persell, superintendent at Crowder State Park, was the speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 16 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held in the community room of the BTC Bank. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting, Joe MacDonald gave the prayer, Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms and Martha Groggel was the program chairman. Gary Dolan introduced the program.

Mrs. Persell gave an update on several improvements made at the park as well as special events being planned this year. She noted that a platform tent site is to be constructed, which can be reserved through the park’s camping reservation site. All camping is by reservation only and reservations for camp spots can be made through

Briefs

the state parks website up to one year prior to the date campers will be there. Plans are also under way to install electricity at the shelterhouse near the beach area. The group camping area holds up to 120 individuals and is busy daily from Memorial Day weekend to Aug. 1, with weekend usage after that time. She said various camp groups use the facility, which is also used for wedding and reunions.

The park also has over 19 miles of trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use and will be used for the “Amazing Race Style Challenge” planned at the park on June 3. Other specie events planned for this year are “Seniors to the Park” Day on May 8, where notable Missourians will be

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Trenton’s Got Talent

“Trenton’s Got Talent” will be held Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. at the Trenton Performing Arts Center. Students will be performing vocal and instrumental selections.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and pre-K and under will be admitted free. All proceeds will go to the Trenton High School Choir program.

NCMC to Host Forum

North Central Missouri College will host a Legislative Forum in the Cross Hall Lobby on Friday, February 24. Legislators and officials will be in attendance representing area counties, regions, and the state of Missouri. There will be a meet and greet from 10:00-10:30 a.m., followed by a semi-structured forum from 10:30-11:30 a.m., with each attendee having an opportunity to present the key items on their respective agendas. Legislators and officials will also have an opportunity to take questions from the audience and respond to current issues facing our region. All members of the public are invited to attend.

In attendance will be Sen. Rusty Black, Rep. Mazzie Boyd, Rep. Danny Busick, Rep. Peggy McGaugh, Rep. Sean Pouche and Rep. Josh Hurlbert. Other representatives may attend once all RSVPs are in.

For more information about the legislative forum, please visit https://www.ncmissouri.edu/ or contact Kristi Harris, Chief of Staff, at 660-357-6203.

Shingles Vaccine Available

Beginning in 2023, the shingles vaccine will now be covered by Medicare Part D, the Medicare prescription drug coverage, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Grundy County Health Department has the shingles vaccine and can bill most health insurance plans. In addition, the Health Department has a limited number of free doses for Grundy County individuals who are uninsured, available while the supply lasts. Shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is a two-dose series recommended for individuals age 50 and older.

Call (660) 359-4196 to make an appointment for vaccination or to inquire about health department services.