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associate in arts, 25 associate in arts in teaching, 173 associate in applied science, five associate in general studies, 13 associate in science and 152 certificates. The average age for graduates is 25, with the oldest graduate being 59 and the youngest, 18. Graduates came from Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, and the countries of Argentina, the Dominican Republic, England, Panama, Scotland and Venezuela.

Foundation Board

Members Chad Boyd, HyVee Store Manager, and Catherine Hamilton, Chief Nursing Officer of Saint Luke’s Health System-Critical Access Region, gave the commencement addresses. Chad Boyd will spoke at the 9:00 a.m. ceremony, and Catherine Hamilton was the 1:00 p.m. afternoon speaker. Faculty

Senate President Noel Staddie led the processional, and the Trenton VFW Post 919 presented the colors. Faculty Marshalls were Sarah Bird, Maryellen Harman, Dr. Sterling Recker, Janna Ingram, Korynn Skipper, Cydney Bestgen, Vel Westbrook and Lisa Kauten. NCMC student Kolbin Paxton sang the na-

BRIEFS TMS Awards Assemblies

Trenton Middle School will hold their awards assemblies on Thursday, May 18 in the TMS gym. The order of assemblies will be fifth grade at 8:15 a.m., eighth grade at 8:45 a.m., seventh grade at 9:15 a.m. and sixth grade at 9:45 a.m. All parents and grandparents are invited to attend.

Pleasant View R-6 Graduation

Pleasant View R-6 held their eighth grade graduation on Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. Japheth Busick, physical education teacher/coach, was the speaker.

Grant for $150,000 will add fencing, safety windows and doors at Rissler Elementary. A sample of the safety glass that will be used was displayed. The glass will stop entry from force such as bricks, bats and most bullets.

Next, Susan Gott, Rissler Elementary Principal, gave the board an update on the Title Program. This program encourages children K-4 to increase their math and reading skills. This year’s budget is $451,337, mainly to pay for staffing.

Michael Hoffstetter, Trenton Middle School

Council

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Another motion was made by Councilmember Mlika to hire Red Rock for the hazardous material inspections for the demolition project. Motion carried.

Discussion was held concerning a quote for an Aerial bucket truck for the electric department. Motion by Councilmember Briggs was made to go ahead and order the truck since it

Submitted Photo tional anthem for the morning ceremony, and NCMC student Cynthia McCallon sang for the afternoon.

NCMC graduates were honored in their program for their academic merits, involvement and leadership in the classroom at the annual Vicki Wheeler Honors Brunch held Saturday, May 6.

Carli Beck, Student Senate President, provided the welcome and evocation for both ceremonies, with Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs, presenting the class, and Dr. Lenny Klaver, NCMC President, conferring the degrees. President Klaver, who is also President of the Board of Trustees, presented degrees and honors with Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, giving the turning of the tassel. Chris Hoffman, trustee, and alumnus, provided the alumni welcome.

Also on Saturday, the Vicki Wheeler Honors principal, followed and spoke about I-Ready. This program motivates 5th through 8th graders to complete extra lessons to achieve higher levels of proficiency. There are incentives to the students achieving better performance.

During a closed session, the board:

• approved the hiring of Kenneth Geib as a substitute for the month of May.

• approved the resignations of Pam BowdenRissler third grade teacher, Trent Ireland - THS physical education teacher, Jessica Romine - Rissler kindergarten teacher, Scotlin Hurley - Rissler SPED takes so long to take delivery of the truck. Motion carried.

Discussion was held concerning three quotes received from Mid-Continental Restoration Co. for repairs to the city hall building. The first quote was $55,000 to do all the work. The second phase 1 quote was for $21,000 and phase 2 was for $40,000.

City Administrator Urton said repairs were not budgeted for this year but brunch, named after longtime NCMC faculty member the late Vicki Wheeler, was held and recognized nineteen NCMC graduates for their accomplishments. The NCMC Outstanding Student Award is given annually to only one student in each degree program. The faculty selects students based on academic merits, campus involvement, and leadership in the classroom.

Students honored were Joshua Hughes, AS Science and Math; Alexia Bowyer, AAT Education; Emily Knapp, AAS Ag and Natural Resources; Edward Neill, AAS Criminal Justice; Kailey Caldwell, AAS Business; Gary Culp, AAS Computer Science and In- paraprofessional, Michelle Derry - Rissler Title I math paraprofessional, Tammy Ockenfels - THS assistant track coach, Wes CroyTHS head track coach and Trey Shields - TMS assistant football coach at the end of the school year.

• approved the following new hires for the 2023-24 school year: Mary Woodson - THS part-time post secondary advisor, Tiffany Crawford - Rissler first grade, Janna BurkeybileRissler first grade, Molly Buenemann - Rissler parttime title reading, Kim Foster - Rissler fourth grade, Kayli CrawfordRissler title paraprofessional, Jasmine Allen - the work needs to be done because water is getting in the basement. Motion made by Councilmember Brown to do the whole project this year. Motion carried. Discussion was held when to have utility committee meetings and administrative meetings. The utility committee will meet on the third Tuesday of each month and the administrative committee will meet on May 18 at 5:00.

City Administrator

Julianna Mullins, daughter of Nate and Rebecca Mullins, was named valedictorian and the salutatorian was Camden Skipper, son of Jason and Korynn Skipper. Kash Barlow, son of Billy and Whitney Barlow, received the Claude Eckert Citizenship Award.

Laredo R-7 Holds Graduation

formation Systems; Hunter Caldarello, AAS Applied Technology; Michelle Fattig, AAS Early Childhood; Lisa McCulloch, AAS Behavioral Health Support; Jaylee McKenzie, AAS Medical Assistant; Jenna Menconi, AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant; Emily Hawkins, AAS Surgical Technology; Tegan Hadley, AAS Pharmacy Technician; Riley Neill, AAS ADN Nursing-Trenton; Madison Pickman, AAS ADN Nursing-Maryville; Tyler Doughty, AAS ADN Nursing-Online; Tiffany Reed, Certificate PN Nursing-Trenton; Mercedes Hontz, Certificate PN Maryville; and Jennifer Evans, Certificate PN Nursing-Bethany.

Rissler title paraprofessional, Jamie AndersonRissler secretary, Libby Hall - Rissler paraprofessional, Adria Moore - THS varsity football cheer, Erica Zang - THS assistant varsity football cheer, Adrianne Todd - TMS football cheer, Kenneth Geib - TMS head football coach, Jeremy Hudson - TMS assistant football coach, Trey Shields - THS varsity head boys track and Anthony Webb - THS color guard. Board meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 at the District Office.

Laredo R-7 held their eighth grade graduation on Monday, May 8. Four students graduated, including Catelin Bowe, Adalynn Bower, Mason Davidson and Cozette McLain. Catelin Bowe was named valedictorian and received the citizenship award. Adalynn Bower was salutatorian.

NCMC Begins Summer Hours

North Central Missouri College began summer hours on May 8th and they will run through August 11, 2023. Office hours for the public will be Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m for all locations. The Tutoring Center and NCMC Library hours will be Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The Ketcham Community Center will be open Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-200 p.m., and closed Sundays.

Rhonda Vincent in Concert

The Dream Factory of Northwest Missouri will present country music and Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent in concert on Thursday, September 7. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Trenton Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and can be purchased at Trenton Hy-Vee or Ron Dougan’s office at 903 Main St. in Trenton. Tickets may also be ordered by calling Mr. Dougan at 660-359-0100. There will be no reserved seating and no food available.

Fireworks Donations Sought

A fireworks display is planned in Trenton on Monday, July 3 to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.

A committee of local residents, chaired by Cole Soptic, is currently seeking donations to help pay for the event. It is hoped that around $5,000 can be raised to pay for the show, with fireworks to be shot off from an area near the Rock Barn at dusk on July 3.

Individuals, businesses and organizations wanting to make a contribution can do so my leaving their donation at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce office, Farmers State Bank, Trenton Abstract and Title or the law office of Tara Walker. Donations can also be mailed to the chamber at PO Box 233, Trenton, MO 64683. Checks should have “fireworks” written in the notation line.

For more information about the event, persons can contact Cole Soptic at Farmers State Bank or call the chamber at 359-4324.

Urton reported at the last closed session meeting the city purchased property at 1013 Tindall Avenue for $2500.00.

A motion was then made to adjourn as the agenda was complete.

City council meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and the public is encouraged to attend.