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THURS. FEB. 23, 2023
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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
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 [See Rotary, Page 2]
BRIEFS 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.
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Trenton Bulldog wrestling team will travel to Columbia for the State Championship. Pictured from left to right are Brayden Hughs who placed second, Gavin Chambers who placed fourth, Hunter Mcatee who placed first, Sam Gibson who also placed first and Mason Rongey who placed third in the district championships. The first rounds start February 22, 2023 with final rounds the following day for those who advance. Good Luck Bulldogs!
Area School Boards Meet Personnel and bid contracts were main topics during recent board of education meetings for Pleasant View R-6, Grundy R-5, Laredo R-7, TriCounty R-7 and Princeton R-5. Pleasant View R-6 A regular session of the Pleasant View R-VI School board of education was held on Tuesday, February 14 in the school cafeteria. Board members present were Vice President Damien Little, Treasurer Jack Bethards, and members Ben Thomas, Jennifer Belvel and Tim Miller. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff was also present. The regular session board meeting was called to order by Vice President Damien Little at 6:01 p.m. The agenda, minutes, financial statement and bills were approved on a 5-0 vote. First grade teacher, Mrs. Lindsey Bond, gave an update on her classroom this year. An update on school improvements was given. Discussion was held on replacing the carpet in the 3/4/5 wing this summer with an epoxy coating, staining concrete or tiles.
The donation of a beef animal from Thomas Farms was approved on a 4-0 vote with Ben Thomas abstaining. A second reading of MSBA policy 2022B was done. Under new business discussion was held on the school’s new CSIP plan with no action taken. Any necessary changes will be made soon with it to be adopted at the March meeting. The board approved a contract with BTC Bank to utilize its Mascot Debit Card Program on a 5-0 vote. A gifted program was discussed with no action taken. The board gave unanimous approval for the 1st & 2nd grade to go to LegoLand and Sea Life in Kansas City on May 5th. They also approved the 8th Grade Legacy Trip to Minneapolis, MN May 8th through 10th. The students will visit Mall of America and Target Field. Superintendent Steinhoff reported that Julianna Mullins and Lilly Ferguson placed first and second in the Grundy County Spelling Bee with both girls to
advance to regionals in St. Joseph on March 4th. Future dates of importance announced include: 2/16 - 4th-6th BB Game Chula @ PV 2/17 - Early Out Planning Day 2/17 - 5th-8th Grade Dance 6-8 pm 2/21 - 4th-6th BB Game BHS @ PV E. 2/23 - 4th-6th BB Game Laredo @ PV 2/24 - 5th-8th Grade iReady Award to Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City. 2/28-3/3 - Grundy R-V 4th-6th Basketball Tournament 3/6 - 4th-6th BB Game PV @ Jamesport 3/11- Pleasant View Extravaganza (Silent/Live Auction and Dodgeball Tournament) 3/14 - Board Meeting 6:00 During a closed session the retirement of Mrs. Janet Lake as preschool teacher effective the end of the 2022-2023 school year was approved. Grundy R-5 Grundy R-V School board of education held their regular meeting on Thursday, February 16. The Board approved the request from the senior
class, represented by class president Skylar Bonnett, to move the senior trip from Lake of the Ozarks to Branson. The board reviewed the school calendar for the 2023-24 school year. The Board approved a calendar with a four day week, beginning on August 22, 2023 and finishing on May 17, 2024. The board reviewed and approved a three year contract with Wagner Portrait Group for producing yearbooks for the district. Total cost for 130 yearbooks will be $3,250. The board reviewed bids from Kramer construction for work on three elementary school projects. The discussion was tabled until the next meeting. The board approved the bid from Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri to provide the district with financing for the lighting update project in the district. The amount is $70,000 at 5.7% annual interest rate. [See School, Page 2]