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BRIEFS Shop With A Cop Planned
The Trenton Police Department is accepting donations for the 9th annual “Shop With a Cop” event. The program allows children an opportunity to have a positive interaction with law enforcement officers and gives the officers and community an opportunity to assist the children in their time of need during the Christmas season. The program is made possible through the donations of businesses, organizations, agencies and individuals in the community and region. Those who would like to make a donation can make checks payable to Green Hills Rural Development, with “Shop With A Cop” written on the memo line. All cash donations should be made in person at the Trenton Police Department, located in the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center, 610 Main St. For more information or to have a donation picked up, contact Lt. Larry Smith at the TPD at 660-359-2121.
Christmas Parade Details
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“Who, where and how?” are the questions to be answered in the Gallatin Theater League’s production of “Clue: The Musical,” which will be performed this week at the Courter Theater in downtown Gallatin. Cast members include, from left, Annie Gibson as Miss Scarlett; Jackie Nichols as Mrs. Peacock; Emily Anderson as Mrs. White; Dimitri Dickerson as Mr. Boddy; Phil Barnard as the detective; Erin Stith as Miss Green; Doug Nichols as Col. Mustard; and Emily Miller as Professor Plum. The play is directed by Brad Dush, with Elizabeth Plottner serving as the musical director.
‘Clue: The Musical’ Brings Familiar Characters To Life Play Will Be Presented Thursday, Friday And Saturday Impressive and very entertaining. That about sums up the Gallatin Theater League’s production of “Clue: The Musical” set to be presented later this week at the Courter Theater in downtown Gallatin. But be warned: if you’re a fan of the mystery board game, you might never look at it the same way again. The characters in the game - Mr. Boddy, Col. Mustard, Miss Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs.White, Miss Scarlett and the detective - seem to come to life on the stage as the clues are whittled down one by one to not only determine “who dun it” but also where they did it and what instrument they used to facilitate the death. The personalities of each charac-
ter shine through as the audience learns why each one of them had a motive to “take out” Mr. Boddy, played by Dimitri Dickerson. Was it the senile Col. Mustard (Doug Nichols), the step-father of the victim? The fast-talking simile-confusing Miss Green (Erin Stith), who might have swindled Mr. Boddy out of a lot of money? Mrs. Peacock (Jackie Nichols), a gold-digging widow several times over now married to the victim but who seems to carry a flame for the colonel? Professor Plum, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., (Emily Miller), who may or may not be who she says she is? Miss Scarlett (Annie Gibson), the femme fatale entertainer who shares a secret past with Miss Green? or Mrs. White (Emily Anderson), the English maid who feels she has put up with enough of Mr. Boddy’s low wages, poor living conditions and demanding ways? It’s up to the detective (Phil Barnard) - and the au-
dience - to unravel the mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice. The play begins with three audience members asked to draw the cards so familiar to those who play the Parker Brothers game - one draws a card to determine the killer; one draws to determine the location; and one draws to determine the instrument used. Only then, backstage, does the cast find out how the play will proceed - there are 216 possible combinations - and the show gets under way. Director Brad Dush said the actors had to learn multiple versions of the script depending on the cards drawn. “They didn’t have to learn 216 possible endings,” he said. “But depending on what cards are drawn, the script does change, there are lines that change.” And remember, there are three performances, so that’s a lot of possible changes over the three-per[See CLUE, Page 4]
Election Filing Dates Set Pleasant View, R-5 And TriCounty All Meet The April 2022 election and upcoming school activities were among the topics of discussion at recent meetings of the Pleasant View R-6, Grundy R-5 and Tri-County R-7 boards of education. Pleasant View R-6 Board members at Pleasant View R-6 School heard various reports, including one on filing dates, and learned of numerous upcoming activities during its meeting on Thursday. According to Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, teachers Kelli Urton, Paige Orndorff and Shani Kinney all gave updates on activities in their classrooms this year. [See AREA, Page 6]
Details of the Christmas parade being planned as part of the Downtown Trenton Christmas events on Dec. 3 have been announced. “An Old Fashioned Christmas” is the theme of the parade, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is at 5:15 p.m. in the Cross Hall parking lot on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Decorated ATVs, vintage cars, golf carts, horses and other vehicles are being sought for the parade, with prizes given for the best-decorated entry and largest family entry. There is no entry fee. The parade route is from the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library to Five Points, Tinsman Avenue to Mable Street, 17th Street to Princeton Road and 28th Street to Hoover Drive. This will allow the parade to go past Sunnyview Nursing Home, Eastview Manor and Bristol Manor. To enter, contact Cindy Jennings at 660-359-1923.
Gallatin Board Agenda
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the school library. Items on the announced agenda include administrative reports from the superintendent, building principals and activity director, a vocational report from Barb Holcomb (FBLA), a special education report from Carrie Cook, snow removal bids, CPSK renewal for liability and property insurance, MSBA 21C updates and the April 2022 election. An executive session is planned to discuss personnel and student matters.
Utility Committee Meeting
The Trenton Utility Committee will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) at city hall. The meeting is open to the public but can be accessed on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81551554253. Items listed on the announced agenda include department reports, a review of monthly financial reports and the utility director’s report.
Alderman Appointed At Galt
A Galt man has been appointed to fill an open position on the city’s board of aldermen. According to information provided by City Clerk Ashley Bonnett, the open position was filled by Lewis Berry, who was appointed with no opposition. The filing dates for the April 5, 2021 election were announced and are Tuesday, Dec. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 28, with the atlarge positions of Jay Blackburn and Berry expiring. Both are for two-year terms. Filing can take place during normal office hours at city hall, which are 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday. An update on the research on the city water improvement study was given by engineers from Benton and Associates. Their findings and recommendations will be presented at a meeting next year. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Book Sale At Library
Submitted Photos
Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School students honored veterans during special programs presented on Veterans Day, which was Thursday, Nov. 11. Among those performing in the program were the THS Concert Choir, above, and the TMS seventh and eighth grade choir, below. Both choirs are under the direction of Tyler Busick. Also participating in a special event for veterans was North Central MissouriCollege, which held a National Roll Call for Veterans. See page 9 for a photo and story from that event.
The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library is holding a mini book sale this week. The sale will be held in the front lobby each day through Saturday, Nov. 20. The sale will take place during regular library business hours.
Nursing Home Board Meeting
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors will meet in regular session at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 16) in the conference room at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments. Items on the announced agenda include the energy improvement projects and an executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel.
WEATHER ALMANAC Day: High/Low Rain Barton Campus Thursday 55/42 — Sunday 46/35 .01 Friday 45/33 — Saturday 43/32 — Sunday 46/37 —