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THURS.MAR. 23, 2023
REPUBLICAN-TIMES Old Glory flying at Five Points
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BRIEFS Spickard BOA Meets
The Spickard Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at Spickard City Hall. Mayor Alan Tharp presided over the meeting. The agenda and minutes from the last meeting were approved on a unanimous vote. The financial report and payment all claims were also approved. There was discussion about taking bids for the ground around the lagoons for hay. The City decided not to put the ground up for bid. The next meeting of the Spickard Board of Aldermen will be Monday, April 10 at 6 p.m.
“GOD BLESS AMERICA” Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 159th Year - No. 29
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Stuco Goes to Nationals!
Rededication to be Held
The Sons of Union Veterans Civil War will hold a rededication service for Major John Hack, Congressional Medal of Honor winner, on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Trenton. Those participating include Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 of Trenton, Sons of American Revolutionary War, Missouri Army National Guard, Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks and Mixed Color Guards. All are welcome to attend.
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.
The Trenton R-IX School Board Candidate Forum was held Monday, March 20 at the THS Performing Arts Center. Look for full coverage of the forum in the Republican-Times in the March 30 newspaper.
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Trenton High School Student Council qualified for Nation Honor Council based upon the number of hours dedicated to their school district, community service hours and student involvement. The students will be awarded a plaque at State Convention in Jefferson City.
Area School Boards Hold March Meetings Pleasant View R-VI School Board A regular session board meeting of the Pleasant View R-VI School was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in the school cafeteria. Board members present were Vice President Damien Little, Treasurer Jack Bethards, Secretary to the Board, Brenda Allnutt, and members Ben Thomas and Tim Miller. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff was also present. The regular session board meeting was called to order by Vice President Damien Little at 6:02 p.m. Consent items which include agenda, bills, financial statement and minutes were approved after the motion made by Vice President Damien Little and seconded by Ben Thomas. New business includes a motion made by Ben Thomas and seconded by Tim Miller to approve a cooperative sports agreement with Laredo R-VII for track for the 2023 spring season and the Trenton R-IX district for 2023-2024 school year of the following sports: softball, football, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading. This approval is only contingent upon Trenton R-IX agreeing to the same. Motion carried 40. Health insurance renewals for the 2023-2024 school year were discussed
with no action taken. The school’s Annual Performance Report was discussed with no action taken. The school district scored 90.1 points of the 114.0 points possible. The Superintendent reported that Community Club President, Avery McCauslin, gave an update on the Extravaganza Auction & Dodgeball Tournament held on March 11, 2023. The net profits from that event were around $25,000, but expect another $5,000 in personal and business donations; if those donations follow through she stated the Community Club will have raised the $30,000 goal for new playground equipment. Julianna Mullins won the Northwest Regional Spelling Bee and will advance to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. this summer. Future Dates of Importance: 3/16Early Out (Teacher Professional Development Day) 3/17- No School Spring Break 3/24Preschool Roundup 3/29- Regional Science Fair 3/31- Spring Program 4/6- Early Out- Easter Break 4/7-4/10- No School Easter Break
4/11- Board Meeting Motion to move to closed session was made at 7:02 p.m. by Tim Miller and seconded by Jack Bethards. Motion carried 4-0. Motion to adjourn was made by Tim Miller and seconded by Jack Bethards. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Pleasant View School Board closed session A closed session board meeting of the Pleasant View R-VI School was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in the school cafeteria. Board members present were Vice President Damien Little, Treasurer Jack Bethards, Secretary to the Board Brenda Allnutt, and members Ben Thomas and Tim Miller. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff was also present. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Damien Little at 7:13 p.m. Motion to approve agenda was made by Ben Thomas and seconded by Tim Miller. Roll Call vote; Damien Little – yes, Jack Bethards – yes, Ben Thomas – yes, and Tim Miller- yes. Motion carried 4-0. A motion was made by Tim Miller and seconded by Jack Bethards to offer all current certified teachers their contracts for the 20232024 school year. Roll Call
vote; Damien Little – yes, Jack Bethards – yes, Ben Thomas – yes, and Tim Miller- yes. Motion carried 4-0. A motion was made by Tim Miller and seconded by Jack Bethards to offer tenure to first grade teacher, Lindsey Bond. Roll Call vote; Damien Little – yes, Jack Bethards – yes, Ben Thomas – yes, and Tim Miller- yes. Motion carried 4-0. Motion to return to open session was made at 7:34 pm by Ben Thomas and seconded by Jack Bethards. Roll Call vote; Damien Little – yes, Jack Bethards – yes, Ben Thomas – yes, and Tim Miller- yes. Motion carried 4-0. Grundy R-V The regular meeting of the Grundy R-V Board of Education meeting was held at 6:00 Tuesday evening, March 14, 2023 at the elementary school.The Board approved an agreement with Conrad and Higgins, LLC for auditing services for the district for the school years, 2023 for $6,950, 2024 $7,250 and 2025, $7,550. The Board heard a report on insurance for next [See Boards, Page 2]