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Volume One Hundred Fifty-eight, Issue Number 9
August 28, 2024
Rotary Visited by PC Softball Team
Upcoming Veterans Events for September 2024
Varsity Softball Coach Jordan Burford and members of the softball team were in attendance at Rotary last week. Shown (L to R): Riley Jones, Isabela Lopez, Madilynn VanGenderen, Traylen Brundage, Rory Gilworth, Regann Calley, and Coach Buford.
Include Safety in Your Labor Day Weekend Plans
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2024 Labor Day weekend. Whether you are on the water or on the road, it’s everyone’s responsibility to travel safely and observe all Missouri laws. Never operate a vehicle or vessel while you are impaired. Alcohol affects your judgement, reaction time, vision, coordination, and comprehension. The movement of the boat, vibration and noise from
Varsity Softball Coach Jordan Burford and members of the softball team were in attendance at Rotary last week. The team is holding a fundraising Celebrity Softball night August 29 at
5:30 p.m. There will be scrimmages and games with local “celebrities.” Triple B’s food truck and The Wild Wagon will be onsite for purchase of food and beverage. Coach Buford relayed
there are 22 girls on the team. The team will play 26 regular season games and three tournaments, including the season-opening tournament at Cameron August 31.
Preparing for the Big Weekend
the boat’s motor, sun, and wind are all boating stressors and enhance the effect of alcohol on your body. If alcohol is part of your water activities, drink responsibly, and never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol. The 2024 counting period for the Labor Day holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 2,
Safety ... Cont. to pg. 5
In preparation for the All-school reunion, city workers hung the banner welcoming alumni for the event packed weekend.
Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer 1) Friday, September 6th, 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. 2) Friday, September 6th, Vet Center Councilor is scheduled from 11 am. till everyone is seen. If you would like to make an appointment please call 660 359 2078. 3) Monday, September 9th, 9 am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. 4) Friday, September 12th, 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. 5) Friday, September 12th, 9am to 2pm A VSO from Missouri Veterans Commission will be present at Trenton VFW
Veterans ... Cont. to pg. 3