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THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022
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Anonymous Gift Honors Chumbley; Benefits Special Needs Students
BRIEFS R-9 Retirement Receptions
The Trenton R-9 School District will host two events for retiring staff members this month. The R-9 Board will recognize those retiring during the May 10 board meeting, including Kris Ockenfels, Kim Foster, Chris Parks, Shelly Forster and Kim Holloway. In addition, Ockenfels will be honored at a reception hosted by the district from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11.
TMS Cheer Tryouts
Trenton Middle School will host a cheer tryout clinic after school until 4:30 p.m. May 10-12, with tryouts scheduled for May 13. Students who are interested in trying out should pick up an information form from cheer sponsor Sheridan Mounce and have it signed and returned to the school by Monday, May 9. The tryouts will be closed to the public.
What was once a dream has become a reality with a little help from some friends. In 2016, plans were made to implement a private kitchen for special education students at Trenton High School. The goal was to teach the basic learning skills of cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other daily chores as students transition from high school to home. In addition, the creation of an outlet for students to share their menu and learn to network with others. In the beginning, School Administration allowed the students to utilize a middle school classroom where they were able to cook and experience the day-to-day necessities of being at home or on their own. In addition to learning these important skills, students are also compensated with wages deposited into a savings account while earning high school credits. Taught and supervised by Brenda Thorne and Abbye Michael, the students rotate areas of responsibility while experiencing first-hand the importance of basic skills. Limited classroom space and the necessary equipment and supplies were simply not in the budget. In 2021, an anonymous gift was
William “Bill” Chumbley
presented to Trenton High School, specifically to create a much larger kitchen and so it was constructed within the Special Education classroom at THS. This not only allowed for more space but the addition of new appliances and numerous utensils and supplies. The “Black and Gold Coffee Shop”, as it is now known, would encourage students to learn to cook but also to interact with others in the sales of food products to the public. The generous gift in the name of the late William “Bill” Chumbley made it possible to purchase a refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, storage cabinets and kitchen is-
land, and other essential supplies to equip for a productive learning environment. Chumbley, who passed away in 2019, was a Trenton High School graduate and served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and the United States Navy from 1964-1981. He was assigned to numerous stations from Alaska to California, from West Virginia to Florida, and from Maine to Germany. This dedicated veteran of over 20 plus years later returned home and became a member of the Trenton Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant in 2002. Among his responsibilities in-
NCMC To Begin Summer Hours May 9
North Central Missouri College will operate on summer hours beginning May 9th through August 12, 2022. Office hours for the public will be MondayThursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Tutoring Center hours will be MondayThursday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The Ketcham Community Center will be open Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NCMC wraps up the spring semester this week, with Commencement Saturday, May 7th at 9:00 a.m. for non-nursing and 1:00 p.m. for nursing at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton, MO. NCMC summer intersession begins Monday, May 9th and the summer session begins June 6th.
cluded an assignment as the first DARE officer for the Department. Chumbley spent many hours working with students at each of the R-9 schools and recognized first-hand the need for specialized instruction and support to young people. Staff members at THS were ecstatic with the wonderful donation noting that limited space prohibited the students who could benefit from this program and the ability to prepare themselves for life after high school. Abbye Michael, THS instructor says she is thankful for [See Chumbley, Page 7]
Persell Named To Missouri Scholars List
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The skies might have been gray, but there was plenty of color along the route for the Trenton High School/Trenton Middle School Student Council 2022 Color Run, held Saturday morning. Over 230 runners and walkers participated in the event, with Nate Davenport of Chillicothe coming in first place in the adult division; Lambert Eller of Chillicothe coming in second; and John Simpson taking third place. In the children’s division, Drake Weaver and Julian Maynard tied for first, with Katie Simpson coming in second. The money raised from the event will be used for future STUCO-sponsored activities.
Trenton High School senior Kaci Persell has received “Honorable Mention” for the 2022 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2022. Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for this statewide recognition. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had first to meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included ten “events” designed to assure the
Kaci Persell
academic strength of the student. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,600, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class and have taken high-level courses in mathematics, science, English and foreign language. [See Persell, Page 6]
Couple Leaves Gift To Sunnyview Nursing Home Foundation While we all know it can happen, most of us don’t make plans to spend the waning days of our lives in a nursing home facility. What’s sometimes even more difficult is to watch a loved one have to leave their home and make a new one someplace that doesn’t feel like “home.” A Trenton couple who saw that happen first-hand has left a legacy designed to make those years more comfortable and more enjoyable
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for residents of Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments. The late Marvin and Jackie Sharp left a $200,000 gift to the Sunnyview Nursing Home Foundation. The couple spent their final days at Sunnyview, although both succumbed to illnesses in a relatively short time. That was not the case, however, for Marvin’s mother, Clara Sharp, who spent about 10 years as a resident of the home. Seeing his mother and other relatives become residents of the home struck a chord in Marvin that led to his generous donation. There was a time, however, when there was no way for taxdeductible donations to be made to the home. That changed in 2013 when, on the suggestion of former Sunnyview Board Member Larry Griffin, a nonprofit foundation was formed to allow tax-deductible donations to be made to help fund the pur-
chase of items and programs needed to make residents more comfortable. The foundation held a few fundraisers and was able to purchase items such as new landscaping materials. A grant and loan combination through the USDA provided the funding to purchase a lift van to be used to transport patients to and from appointments as well as for local outings and activities. Currently, the nursing home, which is tax-supported through the Grundy County Nursing Home District, is facing increasing costs for labor, utilities, etc., making it difficult for the home to provide any “extras” that would benefit the residents. Knowing that’s the case, the Founda-tion’s vision is to promote planned giving so that as the organization moves forward, there is funding available for major improvements for the benefit of both the nursing home
Want To Help? There are several ways to make tax-deductible donations to the Sunnyview Foundation: • General Contribution - any contribution amount in the memory of or in honor of a loved one is always welcome. • Bequest By Will - Make a charitable gift by designating a percentage or a specific dollar amount of an estate. This type of gift qualifies for the charitable estate tax deduction. • Beneficiary Designations - Many financial accounts, including certificates of deposit, annuities and life insurance policies, allow the owner to make a charitable gift using beneficiary designations. • Retirement Plans - Make a charitable gift using the beneficiary designation of an IRA, 401K or other retirement plan. This type of gift avoids estate and income taxation on the assets accumulated tax-free during the owner’s lifetime. • Gifts of Life Insurance - Life insurance offers flexible ways to make a charitable gift of a new or existing policy.
and residential care facility, Sunnyview Apart-ments. With the donation from the Sharps, the Foundation has been able to purchase and install handicapped-accessible exterior doors for the Sunnyview Apartments as well as a seven-pas-
senger van that will allow small groups of residents to go on outings, etc. “That’s going to be a really good addition for the residents,” said Foundation Secretary Phyllis [See Gift, Page 6]