Leadership Northwest Music Jam To Return Alumni Weekend

Rising country music artist and hit songwriter, Greylan James, will be headlining this year’s Leadership Northwest Music Jam presented by Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center. The event will return for the third year and will be hosted again at Black Silo Winery in Trenton on Saturday, September 2, which falls on Trenton’s annual Alumni weekend celebration. Ticket proceeds benefit Leadership Northwest Missouri and are on sale now!

Local Trenton alumni, Charlie Bacon, Sam Gibson and Travis Mullenix will be the special guests opening the show by taking turns performing some of their favorite songs.

Currently opening shows on Old Dominion’s sellout tour through July, Greylan James just signed his first major record deal with Big Machine Label Group in March and co-wrote a current Top 20 hit song titled “Next Thing You Know” for country star Jordan Davis that continues to soar up the country radio charts. James will be

Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra to Present Summer Concert

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present its annual Summer Concert, “Viva la Musica!” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in the Trenton RIX Performing Arts Center. A variety of music will be performed. The doors will open at 6:30 following the dress rehearsal.

Our GRVCO musicians represent the 15 Missouri communities of Altamont, Cameron, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Jameson, Jamesport, Laredo, Ludlow, Marshall, Newtown, Pattonsburg, Princeton, Trenton, Weatherby, and Winston.

The GRV Choir will open the program with “Viva la Musica!” followed by “Nelly Bly”, “Sing Gently” and “I Will Sing” making a stop in Trenton to headline Leadership Northwest Music Jam before opening tour dates for Jordan Davis and Cole Swindell later this Fall.

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite for $25. Tickets and more show information are available on the Facebook pages for Leadership Northwest Missouri, Black Silo Winery, and Greylan James. Ticket prices will increase to $30 at the door on the day of the show.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Food trucks will be available for dinner options again this year.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is a program for community leaders interested in the regional growth of Northwest Missouri through high-quality training and networking opportunities.

Participants are selected from the nineteen counties of the Northwest region and there are currently 460 alumni members that have benefited from this program. Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

The GRV Orchestra will then perform “Go West!”, “Symphony No 7 Second Movement”, “Music From Apollo 13”, “The Blue Danube Waltz” and “American Landscape”

The GRVCO Choir and Orchestra will combine for “The Promise of Living” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” have reduced the space for the flag display. As a result of the reduced space and to make additional room for flags to be flown in memory of deceased veterans who served during the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars, veterans who served during WWI will have one flag flown in their memory, with a plaque that contains the original flag nameplates of those veterans to be displayed in the Grundy County Courthouse. Current WWII, Korean and

Tyler Busick is conducting the GRV Choir, with Sonja Wimer serving as accompanist. Chris Thomas is the GRV Orchestral conductor.

GRVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization. They have no sponsors, but rely on donations. All performances are free due to the Donor’s Club and the anonymous donors who contribute at the concerts. Your financial support helps provide the funds necessary to continue our organization’s mission. Information on our Donor’s Club will be available at the door.

Additional information can be found at grvco.com or the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchstra Facebook page.

Vietnam deceased war veterans will continue to be flown in their memory.

There is still a limited amount of space to display flags. If a family of a deceased war veteran would like to place a flag in service, they are encouraged to contact Kara Helmandollar, Kiwanis Club President, or Jeb Walker, Kiwanis Club Vice-President and project co-chair, to see if their veteran meets the criteria and to begin that process of placement. The deceased veteran needs to have been a resident of Grundy County and to have served in any war WWII and later. A $50 contribution is requested to cover the cost of the flag and plaque but is not required.

The original flags, that were retired Monday, will be made available for surviving family members to reclaim by contacting Helmandollar at 660-3595966. A list of veterans whose flags have been retired can be found at www.tinyurl.com/GFlaFl VeteranFlags. They will be available through Labor Day, at which time all unclaimed flags will be destroyed according to US

Flag Code. Kiwanis, Rotary, Elks, Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, and Lions Club members currently are responsible for putting flags up on designated holidays. The Kiwanis Club is currently looking for an organization, business or church that is willing to ensure that flags are put up, taken down and stored away for the Independence Day holiday. This would be a yearly effort on their part. Interested groups may contact Helmandollar at 660359-5966 for further information.

Gallatin BOE Discusses Budget, Policies

By Amanda Parrack R-T News Intern

The Board of Education of Gallatin R-V School District met on May 18 to discuss the 2023-24 preliminary budget, May bills, and the district policy on sports physicals. The yearto-date budget was discussed with a projection to have an ending positive balance. Board member Anita Riley motioned to approve and pay the May 2023 bills. With the discussion on sports physicals policies, board member

Amy Helendrand motioned for the Gallatin School District to require a sporting physical annually for participation. MSHAA requires a new physical every two years.

The Board also discussed and approved MSBA policy and procedure update, the 2023-24 MSBA membership, and the 2023-24 graduation list. Members also discussed resignations and offers to the Gallatin school district. Resignations were received from Crystal Crose, and

BRIEFS Community Blood Drive

The Community Blood Center (CBC) will conduct a blood drive on Monday, June 5 from 12-6 p.m. at the North 65 Center, 2901 Hoover Drive in Trenton. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: TN. For additional details, contact Betty Tinker at 816-351-9308.

The CBC is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region.

Hands-Only CPR Class Set

The Grundy County Ambulance, Grundy County Health Department, and the Trenton Fire Department are partnering to offer a Hands-Only CPR class, which teaches participants how to perform CPR without mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The class will be held Monday, June 5 at 12 p.m. and Tuesday, June 6 at 5 p.m. in the lower level of the Grundy County Health Department, 1716 Lincoln Street, Trenton.

Anthony Jeffers. Offers were made to Kelsey Green for a teaching position, Matt Adkison for an assistant football coaching position, Stephen Wood for an assistant varsity wrestling coaching position, and Rodell Sperry for an assistant varsity wrestling coaching position.

Minutes were approved for past meetings and the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

The Hands-Only CPR class covers the basics of CPR, including how to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, how to call for help, and how to perform chest compressions. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills on a mannequin under the guidance of a certified instructor.

Hands-Only CPR is recommended for use on adults who collapse suddenly and are unresponsive. By immediately starting chest compressions, blood is circulated throughout the body, which can help maintain vital organ function until emergency medical services arrive.

The Hands-Only CPR class is open to the public and is suitable for individuals of all ages. The class is free; no registration is required.

Pleasant View R-6 BOE Meets

The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education met in closed session on Thursday, May 25 to discuss hiring of personnel. Approved for hiring were Missie Cotton, ECSE preschool teacher; Katie Harvey, fifth grade teacher; Stacey Russell, part-time social worker (two days); and Kimberly Elsberry, part-time counselor (three days).

Deaths Deaths

Nancy Menefee Wade

Nancy Menefee Wade was born on June 25, 1934 and died on December 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at the Riverside Country Club.

Rev. Terry Edward Foland, 86, of Astoria, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Funeral Services honoring Rev. Terry Foland’s life will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the First Christian Church in Rushville. Pastor Rev. Dr. Teresa Dulyea Parker will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The Triplett & Wood Funeral Home in Rushville has been entrusted with care and arrangements.

Terry was born on February 8, 1937, in Tindall, a son of Ross Edward and Allie Ella Oyler Foland.

Master of Divinity from the Missouri School of Religion.

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Brenna Pierce of Lamoni, IA, has been selected as North Central Missouri College's Outstanding Student for May. Brenna is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. After graduation, Brenna plans to transfer to Missouri Western State University to pursue a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.

Brenna is a student worker in the President's office, involved in CJ Club, Student Support Services, and lived in the residence halls. Her favorite class is any Criminal Justice class with Jenna Vandel. Brenna said, "I enjoy Instructor Vandel's teaching, and it makes learning easy because there is a lot of hands-on learning and real-world application. I like the subject, and it makes me excited for my future in the field."

Brenna went on to say, "I chose NCMC because it's affordable and not far from home. Also, it has the number one ranked online Criminal Justice program. NCMC is small, and the one-to-one attention I get from instructors helps me feel included. The instructors really know you and want to help you."

He married Frieda Sue Estes on June 23, 1957, at the First Christian Church in Trenton.

He attended Trenton High School. He continued his studies earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and religion from Culver Stockton College in 1959. Then in 1964 received his

Margaret A. Goerne Love, 85 of Belton, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, with her children and other family by her side at St Luke’s East, Lee’s Summit. The body was cremated under the direction of Longview Funeral Home of Kansas City. She was a former resident of Laredo.

Terry began serving the Lord beginning in 1956-68 as Parish Pastor of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Central Christian, Danville, IL; Webster Groves, St. Louis, MO; First Christian, Fayette, MO; Cherokee Christian, Prairies Village, KS and Oakwood Christian, Hannibal, MO. In 1968-82 as an Associate Regional Minister in the IllinoisWisconsin Region, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In 1982-1992 he served as the Northwest Regional Minister for the Mid America Region. He worked as a senior consultant for the Alban Institute from 1992-2002. He provided Senior Pastor duties for First Christian Church of Macomb. He also served at First Christian Church, Canton, IL as Co-Interim Minister with his wife, Frieda. Prior to that, they did an interim together at First Christian, Moline, IL.

In addition to his wife and colleague, Rev. Frieda Foland, he is also survived by two sons, Bret Foland of Normal, IL, and Bryan (Lynnie) Foland of Pahrump, NV; daughter, Bryce (Tim) Farrell of Bradley, IL; grandchildren, Sherry Foland, Tommy (Kathy) Mangan, Robin (Dustin) Ward, Brooke Foland, Ally (Nick) Lepczynski, Britney (Patrick Pritner) Foland, Kerby Farrell, Rory (Alex Wagner) Farrell, Bryer Foland, Bayley (Emily) Farrell, Madison Dotty, Anthony Ward, Bryanna Foland, Ryne Farrell, Gracie Mangan and Shelby Mangan; three great-grandchildren, Michael Giese, Zoey Lepczynski and Jackson Lepczynski; a brother, Novy (Mary Ellen) Foland of Trenton; sisters, Sonna (Bill) Wiggins and twin sister, Mary (Ed) Holt, all of Trenton; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents;

Margaret A. Goerne Love

the community of Maryvale. In 1971, the family would move to a farm east of Laredo.

brothers, Dale and Duane Foland; two sisters in infancy; brothers-in-law, Robert and Wiley Estes; sisters-in-law Marilyn Jackson, Carol Abbott and Charlene Poffenburger; and a daughter in law, Brenda Foland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Week of Compassion c/o First Christian Church in Rushville (Disciples of Christ). You are invited to share your memories of Rev. Foland and leave a condolence at www.triplettwood.com.

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Jenny Mosley, Admissions Processor from Galt, has been selected as North Central Missouri College's Outstanding Employee for May. Jenny is working on her Associate in Arts degree from NCMC and has been employed for five years.

Jenny describes her job as busy, fulfilling, and rewarding, and when asked her favorite thing about NCMC, she said, "Great working environment." Recently, Jenny has helped the Admissions Department go paperless in application in the last few years. All transcripts are logged/scanned, and most are paperless. Jenny also keeps customer service a high priority. She believes with NCMC's expanding campuses, we will be growing, and the new CRM application will help keep Admissions better connected to students.

Margaret was born on November 6, 1937, in Muskogee, OK to Virgil and Johnnie Mae Childers Lancaster. Her parents divorced at a young age and she and her little sister and Mother moved to Phoenix, AZ where she would grow up across the street from Karl Goerne, who would become her husband on December 23, 1956, when they eloped to Carlsbad, NM.

They would welcome a son in 1958 and daughter in 1960 and within a few years they would move to

Margaret was an accomplished seamstress, making all her daughters clothing when she was young and most of her own. One of her favorite pasttimes was crochet and playing Kings on the Corner cards and Bingo. Losing her sight to macular degeneration a few years ago didn’t stop her from many activities. She loved country music and would ask “Alexa” to play her music, especially Merle Haggard and his song “Okie from Muskogee”

While residing in Phoenix she was a home room mother for both her children and helped with Blue Birds (Camp Fire Girls) and Boys Scouts and Webelos. She and Karl were very involved in the PTA and Lions Club for many years. Camping trips nearly every weekend were the highlight of the family and they traveled to many of the National Parks in Arizona, Utah and surrounding states.

In 1984 Karl died after 27 years of marriage and in 1989 she married Donald Love Sr, who passed away in May 2012 after nearly 22 years of marriage.

Margaret is survived by her son, Kevin Goerne of Laclede; daughter, Mary Everitt and beloved son-inlaw, Bob of Grandview; her much-loved step-children, Tammy Love, Patti Love, Julie Hows and Donnie Love; her grandsons, whom she was so proud of and loved deeply, Matthew Goerne, Christopher Hanes (Julie), Marty Goerne and Michael Goerne (Sydney); the absolute light of her life, her great-grandchildren, Loralie and Dalton Hanes, Naomi Goerne and Timberlynn Goerne; her beloved little brother, Chris Sugar (Verletta); and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her late husband’s, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Goerne; and her sister, Sue Welch. Graveside services will be held July 29, 2023 at Stucker Cemetery southwest of Laredo at 4 pm with Brother Duane Campbell officiating.