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Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 161st Year - No. 11
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Grundy County Courthouse Honoring Veterans On November 11th, 2024
North Central Missouri College honors Veterans Day and Spotlights Outstanding Student and Veteran Emily Twellman
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Grand River Garden Club 2024 Yards Of The Year Grand River Garden Club is proud to announce “2024 Yards of the Year Awards. Each family was honored with a certificate of appreciation. Dorothy Taul Grand River Garden club, president presented the awards. Cara and Willie Tunnell of 909 Rural, Trenton,Mo. The Tunnell family changes their front property each season, be sure to check
this address out different times of the year. This family loves providing a beautiful front porch and yard for all to see. Leah Helton of 300 NW Church Street, Edinburg, Missouri. Helton has a huge garden of roses and other flowers making her yard beautiful. She has added large metal roosters to top out her loving care of her yard.
The Tunnell’s Photo submitted by Dorothy Taul Leah Helton
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Wright Memorial Physician Clinics and NCMC Athletic Department To Host 3rd Annual Toy Drive Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group, Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic, and North Central Missouri College Athletic Department are again partnering to host a toy drive to benefit children in Grundy and Mercer counties. The 3rd annual toy drive will begin on Friday, November 15, and ends on Friday, December 13. "We're thrilled to collaborate again with the NCMC Athletic Department this year," said Shane Lynch, practice manager at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic. "The community’s remarkable support over the last few years has truly inspired us, and we wanted to build on that momentum. With over 300 items collected last time, we're excited to see if we can surpass that this year." The event will benefit children ages 1-17 years old. Toys will be donated to the Department of Social Services Children’s Division and Trenton Kiwanis Club for distribution. For health and safety concerns, only new toys will be accepted. Specific wish list items include learning books and toys for ages 1-3 years old, makeup, baby dolls, remote control monster trucks, playdough, nerf gun and nerf ammo, coloring books, Dr. Seuss books, comic books, and art supplies, among other items.
Toys will be collected at three locations: NCMC’s Ketcham Community Center in Trenton, Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton, and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton. Additionally, attendees to the NCMC Pirates and Lady Pirates basketball games on Tuesday, December 10, at the Ketcham Community Center will receive one free admission for every toy (minimum $5 in value) donated at the entry to the game. The Lady Pirates game begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pirate men’s game at 7:30 p.m. I’m thrilled to launch the third year of this wonderful initiative,” said Nathan Gamet, Athletic Director at North Central Missouri College. “Collaborating with other community organizations is something we truly value, and there’s no greater joy than spreading Christmas cheer to local children. We’re looking forward to an exciting evening at the Ketcham Center on December 10, and I’m hopeful we can gather plenty of toys and rally a big crowd to support the Pirates and Lady Pirates. It’s a privilege to be involved in such a meaningful event.” For questions about the toy drive, contact Shane Lynch at 660-358-5750.
Emily Twellman In honor of Veterans Day, North Central Missouri College spotlights outstanding veteran student Emily Twellman. Emily is from Troy, Missouri. She attends NCMC classes at the Savannah Campus and is in her first year in the Radiologic Technology program. After getting her degree from NCMC, Emily plans to continue her education and obtain her computing topography degree. Emily is a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 2006 to 2013. When asked about the most impactful thing about being in the Navy, Emily said, “The camaraderie; you meet friends that become your family. You basically eat, sleep, live, and work with the same people 24/7, and you get to know them well and get involved in their lives. You build a bond, and they become your family away from your family.” North Central Missouri College is committed to sup-
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porting our military students. NCMC works with them to ensure they receive the maximum education benefits and guides them through the process of certifying hours with the VA. Just as with every student, NCMC is dedicated to ensuring our military students receive an affordable, accessible, and high-quality education. “At North Central Missouri College, we are deeply honored to serve our military and veteran students with the same dedication and commitment they have shown in serving our country,” said Dr. Lenny Klaver, President. “Their unwavering courage and determination to fight for our country and pursue their degree inspires all of us.” When asked why she chose NCMC, Emily said, “The location was a big part of it. I live a mile down the road from the Savannah Campus, so I was pretty excited when I found out NCMC was building the campus close to
me. I knew I wanted to do healthcare, and I appreciated all the different healthcare degree options at NCMC, especially so close to me. I’m really enjoying the program I’m in.” Emily went on to say about her Radiologic Technology program, “I like helping people. I like helping them get on track to good health by helping them find out what is bothering them and get on a path towards healing.” Emily also said, “I enjoy clinicals because you get to see what it is like in the real world. You get hands-on learning and can apply what you’ve learned, but also observe seasoned rad techs.” Emily said, “NCMC has been instrumental in helping me get where I want to be. NCMC has helped me with my training and coursework, and it was a breeze to understand the requirements I needed to get into the rad tech program. Someone is always there to help you along the way.”
Simmer & Serve With Dustin Rennells Join local culinary talent Dustin Rennells of The Parlor for a cozy evening of cooking and tasting on Thursday, November 14 at 6pm at the Livingston County Library, 450 Locust Street. Participants will have the chance to watch and learn as Dustin demonstrates how to create a delicious Thai chicken curry soup. As a special treat, each attendee will be able to savor the soup, two side dishes, and take home a unique library-branded mug as a memento! Spaces are limited! To secure your spot, please register as soon as possible. A waiting list will be available to accommodate lastminute cancellations. Please call the Library at 660-646-0547 to make your reservation. Don’t miss this unique experience to learn, taste, and take home a little bit of culinary joy. For more information on the library’s adult programs, please contact the Main Library at 660-646-0547, visit the library’s website www.livingstoncountylibrary.org or check out our Facebook page, LCLReads.
Dustin Rennells