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THURS. APRIL 13, 2023
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Resurfacing Project Delayed ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - A resurfacing project on several routes in Mercer, Grundy, Harrison and Worth counties was scheduled to begin Monday, April 10, but a portion of the work has been delayed. Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, is scheduled to resurface 12 routes. The project is expected to be completed in late June 2023.
The project will be split with Herzog Contracting Corp. completing the five Harrison and Worth county routes, and their sub-contractor, Norris Asphalt Paving Co., completing the seven Grundy and Mercer County routes. The portion to be completed by Norris Asphalt Paving Co., has been delayed with a new schedule yet to be determined. [See Project, Page 2]
BRIEFS WMH Advisory Board to Meet
The Wright Memorial Hospital Community Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, May 4 at 11:45 a.m. in the Education Center at the hospital.
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.
TMU Semi Annual Flushing
Trenton Municipal Utilities staff began flushing the distribution system Wednesday, April 12th , 2023 and will continue for the next three weeks. Crews will begin flushing the area east of the Railroad tracks to Hwy 65. This is a semi-annual requirement of the water treatment process. This routine maintenance improves the quality of your drinking water. There may be some discolored water during the hours of flushing, which will be Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is recommended to run the water for a short period of time to make sure that the water is clear before doing laundry or waiting until after flushing hours. You may also experience low water pressure for periods of time. For any questions contact the Water Treatment Plant 660-359-3211.
Child Safety Compliance Operation
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, members of the Trenton Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, conducted a child safety compliance operation near S.M. Rissler Elementary School. During the enforcement operation, 6 citations were issued for occupant restraint related violations. This operation is the product of proven successful communications and cooperation between local and state agencies. Anyone having complaints about traffic related violations in their neighborhood is encouraged to contact the Trenton Police Department by calling 660-3592121.
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New Members Installed, New President Elected The Trenton R-IX Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday night to certify the recent election results and install new members. The meeting was called to order and after approving the consent agenda, high school artist Aubree Dalrymple was recognized and her award winning mixed media piece “Colors of Freedom” will be displayed in the District Office Art Gallery. Next, the election results were certified and made official with a 7-0 vote. Outgoing Board Member Jason Hostetler was honored for his service by the board and given a gift and plaque. New member Ronda Lickteig and re-elected members Brandon Gibler and Andy Burress were then sworn in by Board Secretary Michelle Hixon. Once the new board was seated with the addition of Lickteig, nominations and
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SWORN IN - Newly elected members of the Trenton Board of Education were sworn in at the April regular meeting. Left to right, newly elected Board President, Brandon Gibler, Board Member Ronda Lickteig and Board Member Andy Burress.
votes were taken reorganizing the board and electing officers. Brandon Gibler, formerly vice president, was nominated and subsequently unanimously voted president. Jeff Spencer was nominated and elected vice president. Melissa King will remain
Ricky Kidd to Speak at NCMC Ricky Kidd, Founder of Resilience Mode and author, will speak on the North Central Missouri Main Campus in Trenton on Tuesday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. in Cross Hall 208. Ricky Kidd spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Ricky will share his experience with the justice system and how tapping into resilience allowed him to overcome adversity. He will share his story and discuss his work with the Missouri Innocence Project. Ricky was arrested with no physical evidence linking him to the crime for the shooting deaths of George Bryant and Oscar Bridges in Kansas City. Despite having an alibi at the time of the crime, Ricky was convicted and sentenced, and it took 23 years in prison to prove his innocence. Ricky now shares his story to educate and inspire people about resilience in the face of their challenges. He has also advocated for the wrongfully
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convicted and trained prosecutors on how to avoid wrongful convictions. Ricky was recently elected to serve as a member of the Innocence Network Executive Board and selected to be on the Kansas City DA Community Advisory Board. This free event is hosted by the NCMC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and is open to all students and staff. The public is also welcome to attend. The event will also be streamed live on Piratesdigitalmedia.com.
Treasurer and Michelle Hixon was unanimously retained as Board Secretary. Gibler and Spencer were selected as Missouri School Board Association delegates for this term.
In new business, it was noted that there had not been an official pay schedule adopted for school nurses. Superintendent Daniel Gott submitted a [See School, Page 2]
Long Term Care Ombudsman Seeking Volunteers Missouri has a total of 1,189 long-term care facilities, which includes skilled nursing, assisted living and residential care. These facilities are full of vulnerable Missouri citizens who often need someone to advocate, educate, and empower them. Missouri's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program does just that. The program is a network of volunteers serving residents to provide support and assistance with any complaints or problems that they may be facing in the facility in which they reside. Ombudsmen seek to reduce the sense of isolation some residents feel, especially those who do not have close family or friends. Ombudsmen can help the resident rediscover a sense of self determination and empower them to exercise their rights. As the senior population grows at an unprecedented rate, so does the population in long term care facilities. As a result, the need for volunteer ombudsmen is growing. Last year the
Ombudsman Program received 6,260 complaints. Considering Missouri only has 202 volunteer ombudsmen, that's just not enough man power to fully address all of the resident's needs. To be an ombudsman volunteer it's important to like working with older people, adults with disabilities or those who have mental health needs. Having good communication skills, listening and the ability to be objective is crucial. Being a volunteer ombudsman is also a time commitment, yet it provides a sense of community. If you have a desire to give back to your community and are interested in becoming a volunteer ombudsman, you may reach out to Regional Ombudsman Robin Williams or Dawn Stephens at 660240-9400. For additional information, please refer to www.health.mo.gov/seniors/ombudsman.