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Council Split On Conditional Use Permit, Bid Otto Continues To Investigate Breed Ban
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Around 400 youngsters attended the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Night, held at the Rock Barn Monday evening. Merchants provided candy at each table, with table winners including Lots Mo Deals, first; Evercare Pharmacy, second; and Sunnyview Nursing Home, third.
Gallatin Aldermen Meet On Monday LAGERS Discussion Continues The Gallatin Board of Aldermen met Monday evening, hearing yet another update on the work at the sewer plant mix liquor basin and approving an amendment to the city’s alcoholic beverage ordinance. According to City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey gave a report on the work being done to the sewer plant mix liquor basin, which has been ongoing. He said the variable frequency drive has been installed, but the lift broke in removing the old aerator, which has caused additional issues. Morey said he anticipates the mix liquor basin will
need to be drained again to ensure parts of the old aerator are not left in the bottom of the basin. Morey reported that Derrick Fee with Red Rock plans to start the clean-out of the old water plant backwash basin soon and People Service has started spreading sludge from the sewer plant. Crews hope to start spreading lime from the new water plant in the coming weeks since crop fields are becoming available. Morey reported that the fire hydrant replacement at the sewer plant is complete and the electric department has been busy trimming trees around town. Crews will start winterizing the pool, park and other buildings in the next week and Irvinbilt Construction has started moving equipment into the [See GALLATIN, Page 12]
While there was nothing particularly controversial on the agenda, Tuesday’s meeting of the Trenton City Council resulted in two split votes and a brief discussion of the ongoing issue of the city’s breedspecific dog ordinance. The split votes came on the question of whether or not to approve a conditional use permit and the acceptance of a bid for a water main to the wastewater treatment plant. On the conditional use permit, sought by Terry Hearn and approved by the city’s planning and zoning com-
mission earlier this month, the vote was 6-2, with First Ward Councilman Kevin Klinginsmith, Second Ward Councilmen Danny Brewer and Marvin Humphreys, Third Ward Councilman Dave Mlika and Fourth Ward Councilmen Duane Urich and John Dolan all voting yes. First Ward Councilman Lance Otto and Third Ward Councilman Robert Romesburg voted no. The request by Hearn was to locate a used car lot on property at 907 E. Ninth St. Hearn, who had appeared at a public hearing on the matter, had been told he will need to pave the area. It was noted that the cars that will be placed there are not his, but are privately owned by [See COUNCIL, Page 7]
Developmentally Disabled Make Great Employees Grundy County Opportunity Center Closing “Help Wanted” signs are everywhere these days and employers are always looking for dependable, friendly, competent workers. With National Disability Employment Awareness Month being observed in October, those in Grundy County who employ persons with disabilities are celebrating their good fortune - while one group is mourning the loss of its program. Ruth Ebersold, longtime director of the Grundy County Opportunity Center, said the program will close its doors as of [See FFDD, Page 5]
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Area residents who have found meaningful employment with Hope Haven in Chillicothe include, from left, front row, Jeff Hoselton, Missy Rowlette and Josh Dunbar; back row, Justin Moravec, Trystin Campbell, Matt Thompson, Curry Coffelt, Randy Hughes, Nevin Smith and Jeff Jackson.
Trustees Take Personnel Action Celebrity Lineups Announced NCMC Board Also Creates New Positions Trustees at North Central Missouri College took action on multiple personnel items Tuesday evening, with the board creating new positions and making changes to others. The board created the
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new position of counselor/emergency preparedness to address mental health needs of students, with the position to be funded for the first year through COVID-19 funds. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley said the position is muchneeded and, while the college had attempted to utilize a part-time counselor and contract with
local mental health agencies, a full-time oncampus counselor is needed, particulary to handle crisis situations. She said it has been difficult to attract a licensed counselor for a part-time position and is hopeful that a full-time position will attract a qualified candidate to meet the needs of students. Also approved were the [See NCMC, Page 7]
Annual Softball Game Benefits The Gifted Group The lineups for Saturday’s 12th Annual Celebrity Softball game to benefit The Gifted Group have been announced. The games will get under way at 2 p.m. at the Ebbe Sports Complex. The con-
cession stand will open at 1:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 97 will raise the flag, with Toni Allen performing the National Anthem. In Game One, the Hometown Celebrities will be coached by Steve Marlay and Warren Woodson, with team members Levi Marlay, Joel Hultman, Tracy Hultman, Madi Stilwell, Whitley Richman, Trey Shields, Steve Richman,
Rodney Herring, Emily Reardon, Corbin Coe, Maci Moore and Kevin Hixson. The Trenton Heroes, coached by Terry Wynne, will include Dalton Trask, Rachel McCarter, Terressa Stiner, Ellie Meeker, Curry Coffelt, Dean Russell, Pete Lovell, Layton Stonger, Loretta Wilson, Lizzy Eller, Colby Bonnell, Jessica Trotter and Brody Polk. [See SOFTBALL, Page 7]
Structure On Dangerous Buildings List Sold Building And Nuisance Board Takes Action On Several Properties The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board got good news Monday evening about a structure that has been on the dangerous building list for years. The board learned that the John
Danks property at 607 W. Crowder Rd., has been sold, with the new owner planning to rebuild the house. The property has been on the dangerous building list since 2017 and had been in court for years, with no resolution to the problem. The board considered several properties at the meeting, taking the following action: • 513 E. Ninth St., owned by
Erma Newton - moved to public hearing. • 1514 Mable St., owned by Jon and Barbara Phillips - left at declaration of nuisance for another 30 days as some work has been done on the property. • 1614 Mable St., owned by Kathy Reeder and William Earl Gott - moved to public hearing. • 1010 Avalon. St, owned by Walden Apartments - moved to
public hearing. • 601 E. 19th St. , owned by John and Charolette Berry - left at declaration of nuisance for another 30 days as some work has been done. • 604 Linn St. owned by Duane Lahn - left at findings of fact for 90 days as work is progressing. • 208 E. 10th Ct., owned by Michael Airey - moved to certificate [See NUISANCE, Page 7]