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The “Almost” Top 10 Stories of 2022 Gallatin Marching Band 1. Performs at Alamo Bowl The Gallatin Pride Marching Band, under the direction of Jack Malo, traveled to San Antonio, TX to perform at the Alamo Bowl. The band spent December 26-31 of 2021 in San Antonio. They
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The Oylers: It took time but lasted a lifetime
Max and Maradyn Webster Oyler were married for 61 years, before Maradyn passed at the age of 87 in 2010 and Max passed at the age of 101 in 2020. A love story with a lifetime of memories. Their first date was July 30, 1938 and they were married on October 15, 1948. Max
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were able to see the Tejas rodeo, explore the San Antonio River Walk and performed a 10-minute spot on the river for the Alamo college football fans and tourists.
said “It was a dream come true for me and I never took her for granted. Maradyn was a very pretty woman, down to earth and values similar to mine. I knew from the first time I saw her she was the right one for me, it just took her a little longer to figure it out”.
TPD Receives Grant
The Gallatin Pride Marching Band traveled to San Antonio, TX over Christmas break in 2021 to perform a the Alamo Bowl. The band is under the direction of Jack Malo.
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Hometown Hero’s Gift Honors Students
The “Black and Gold Coffee Shop”, as it is now known, at THS became official after a generous anonymous gift in 2021 in honor of the late William “Bill” Chumbley. This gift allowed for more space and the ad-
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dition of new appliances and numerous utensils and supplies. This allows students to not only learn to cook but also learn how to interact with each other in the sales of food products to the public. Mr. Chumbley was
the first DARE officer for the Trenton Police Department. He spent many hours working with students in the R-9 school district and recognized first hand the need for specialized instruction and support to young people
R-9 Superintendent Stegman Released
Kelly Beets, a member of MIRMA, was in atThe Trenton R-9 School Board, on a 4-3 vote, released Superintendent Mitendance at the May 9, meeting of the city council. chael Stegman from his contract in early May. He presented Police Chief Rex Ross with a certifSince Stegman still had two years left on his contract, the district was reicate in recognition of their participation in quired to pay his salary and retirement for the remainder of those two years. MIRMA’s Risk Management Award Program. Although we may never know the reason behind his release, we do know The police department had submitted and was where $299, 314.08 of taxpayer’s money was spent. awarded a $2,700 grant to upgrade the cameras in the police cars.
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Bright Futures Trenton Celebrates 5 Years
Established in 2017, Bright Futures Trenton is a community based program that provides a framework to allow the Trenton community to come together and use their time, treasures and talent to ensure all children and youth have the opportunity to be
successful. This group, with the generous help of community members and organizations, provide students with clothing, shoes, winter coats, hygiene items, school supplies, backpacks, weekend food packs, beds, bedding and many other resources.
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NCMC Receives Clean Audit Report and Hears Update on Savannah Campus In communication items, Trustees were introduced to new employee Ashley Bonnett, Campus Store Associate-Retail Operations. Vice President of Academics, Dr. Tristan Londre discussed the Savannah Campus progress and plans and the sonography program. Rick Sharp, Industrial Technology Instructor discussed fall courses at Savannah and brief de[See NCMC, Page 2]
50th Anniversary Celebrated Lee and Ginny Johns celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with daughter, Rhiannon and her husband Mathew and family from Minnesota, extended family members, and friends at El Toro’s Trenton on Saturday December 17. Leisure Lake friends and Grand River Garden Club members also attended. Lee and Ginny grew up in Ohio but have made their home at Leisure Lake for the last six years. Dan and Mindy Durham, family friends hosted the celebration.
BRIEFS Filings for City
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Boy Scout Pack 23 gathered and laundered gym shoes for the Bright Futures Trenton Back to School event.
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The following people have filed for positions with the City of Trenton: Calvin Brown of 807 W. Crowder Rd. has filed for 2nd ward councilman. Harry Kately of 916 Normal Street has filed for 3rd ward councilman. John Dolan of 4005 Manor Drive has filed for 4th ward councilman. Tyler Willey of 1500 Scott Street has filed for Mayor.