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THURS., MAY 25, 2023
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Trenton Air BnBs Avoiding Lodging Tax Subject at City Council While the agenda mainly focused on equipment purchases and approving contracts, the liveliest conversation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting focussed on lodging tax that some council members think is being dodged. The allegation was made by Councilman Marvin Humphreys as a representative of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. He focused his doubt that many homeowners are renting their homes out using the internet lodging site Air BnB and not collecting the city’s lodging tax that voters passed in 2020. That tax is 5 percent of the accommodation fee.
After discussion of the difficulty in proving the tax transgression, it was decided that an education campaign via letter and information dispersed through Trenton’s local newspaper and radio station might be the best remedy for the situation. Another discussion point during new business was also raised by Councilman Humphreys. The second issue was regarding the dump north of Trenton where brush and yard waste can be deposited. Humphreys claimed several people have complained about the gate being locked by mid-afternoon. [See Council, Page 2]
Trenton Middle School “Top Dawgs”
Photo Courtesy of Trenton R-9 Middle School
Trenton R-9 Middle School named their “Top Dawgs” during the awards assembly held Thursday, May 18. The Top Dawg is awarded to one female and one male from each class for demonstrating the best overall qualities of academic success, citizenship and character education. Receiving the award for the 2022-23 school year were, from left, front row, fifth graders Gabriel Harris and Anne Lasley and sixth graders Marcus White and Emma Welch, back row, eighth graders Henry Lasley and Sarai Birkhead and seventh graders Gabriel Makovec and Lillee Dalrymple. See page 7 of today’s Republican-Times for all the student awards presented during the TMS awards assemblies.
BRIEFS NCMC Closing Memorial Day Trenton License Office to Close
North Central Missouri College and the Ketcham Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. This closing includes all buildings and offices at all locations and no classes will be held. NCMC and the Ketcham Center will reopen on Tuesday, May 30 for regular hours of business.
Cops ‘N Bobbers Event June 3
On Saturday, June 3, the Trenton Police Department is once again holding its Cops and Kids fishing event known as “Cops & Bobbers”. The event will be held from 9 am12 pm at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus (96 SE 8th Avenue, Trenton). Children under 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Youth 16 and older must have a Missouri fishing permit. The event is free for the kids and lunch will be provided by CFM Insurance. The participating youth will be eligible for prizes. This event is being co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, NCMC Barton Farm Campus and CFM Insurance. Businesses, organizations, or individuals that would like to provide prizes or money to purchase prizes for the kids are encouraged to contact the Police Department as soon as possible. Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Chief Rex Ross at 660-359-2121 or via email at rross@trentonmo.com.
Community Blood Drive
The Community Blood Center (CBC) will conduct a blood drive on Monday, June 5 from 12-6 p.m. at the North 65 Center, 2901 Hoover Drive in Trenton. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: TN. For additional details, contact Betty Tinker at 816-351-9308. The CBC is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region.
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The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has decided not to renew their longstanding contract with the State of Missouri Department of Revenue License Office. As of 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2023, the Trenton License Office will no longer be in operation. In a printed statement, the Chamber said, “This was not an easy decision, but one we feel is best at this time. The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Trenton License Office want to thank the many patrons and employees in the community that have supported us throughout our many years of service. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause our community and the surrounding area.” The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will remain in operation as usual.
Museum Memorial Day Service
The Grundy County Museum will open for its 2023 season this Saturday, May 27. A Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m. and the museum will remain open until 2 p.m. The museum will be open Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Regular hours of operation will be Saturdays and Sunday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. through October.
“Art in Bloom” Exhibit
Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery invites the public to view their current exhibit, "Art in Bloom," featuring the work of several photographers. The exhibit is sponsored by Barnes Greenhouses of Trenton and will be open for viewing until June 30th. The exhibit will feature the work of Martin Spilker, a juried member of the MAA, Alysa Ramsay, a photography teacher at MWSU, Tara Duckworth, a fine art photographer based in St. Joseph and Kris Daniel, an amateur photographer and executive director for Cultural Corner. Cultural Corner is located at 424 Locust Street, in Chillicothe. Hours are 10:00 to 4:00 Tuesday -Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 on Saturday. A free reception for the artists will be held on June 30th from 5:00 to 7:00.
Trenton 12-Year-Old Dies in UTV Accident A Trenton youth was fatally injured when his all-terrain vehicle traveled off a road and was ejected from the vehicle. The 12-year-old boy was pronounced dead shortly before 6 pm at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. The crash happened Saturday afternoon two miles southwest of Trenton on Southwest 30th Avenue. The driver attempted to negotiate a curve, lost control, and traveled off the road. He was ejected from the ATV. He was not wearing any safety restraints. The Missouri State Highway Patrol does not release the names of minors due to their juvenile status. Local funeral homes later identified the victim as Gavin Spears. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday, May 24 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton, under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Gavin was a 7th grader at Trenton Middle School.
Two Minors Injured in Rollover Accident near Galt Authorities responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident Monday night approximately two miles south of Galt. First responders discovered two minors, a 17-yearold boy from Laredo and a 15-year-old girl from Galt, who were suffering minor injuries. Their vehicle, a pickup, was northbound on Northeast 110th Avenue when the driver lost control and skidded off the west side of the road where it overturned. Both the driver and pas-
senger were ejected. Seat belts were not in use and the truck was a complete loss. Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, Grundy County EMS, and the Galt first responders attended to the accident. The highway patrol does not release names of juveniles as a practice.