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Holiday Classic Set For Dec. 4 & 5 Scott Washburn Takes On The Role Of Scrooge It’s not everyone who would want to be identified as Ebenezer Scrooge especially during the holiday season. But Scott Washburn makes no bones about feeling a certain kinship with the “A Christmas Carol” character whose name is synonymous with selfishness, greed - and yes, redemption. “When I auditioned I came in and told (Director) Ann (Plumb) I was Scrooge,” he said Saturday morning as the cast of the Art’s Alive production rehearsed the Charles Dickens holiday classic, which will be presented at the Hoover Community Theater on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5. Washburn said he had taken a Victorian Literature class as a college student and was required to prepare a monologue for a victorian-period character. He selected Ebenezer Scrooge, which earned him a high grade and good remarks, so he felt a kinship with the
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Ebenezer Scrooge (Scott Washburn, left) makes sure Bob Cratchit (Rob Maloney) knows he’s expected back to work bright and early on the day after Christmas. Art’s Alive will present the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 4 and 5.
character. At the audition, he already knew many lines from the book. “I just started quoting lines from the book and I think that caught her by
surprise that I was prepared,” he recalled. “I did my best to come through that I was Scrooge.” He earned the part, which is a good thing be-
cause he said if he was sitting in the audience watching the production rather than playing Scrooge he would probably be thinking to himself how he would be saying the lines and would be kicking himself for not being onstage as the character. Part of what drew Washburn to the role is the story of redemption in which the miserly, cold-hearted Scrooge transforms into a kind and generous man. That’s Washburn’s favorite part - the story of change in Scrooge; the redemption story that is at the heart of “A Christmas Carol.” “Ultimately, that’s what’s most important telling the story of redemption.” Washburn said he was in a few school plays, but nothing like this production. In fact, that’s one of the unique aspects of this cast, he said, that almost no one has any experience besides Ms. Plumb. What they do all have though is a love for the story of Scrooge and his change of heart. “All of the people in this play know and love the [See PLAY, Page 4]
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The Trenton High School FFA Chapter held its annual barnwarming activities Friday evening, with seniors Rebecca Urich and Colton Roy crowned as the queen and king. The event featured refreshments, games and dancing in addition to the coronation. Rebecca and Colton are pictured in the front middle, with freshman candidates Ayra Meeker and Logan Wilson, at left; sophomore candidates Katelyn Clark and Milo Simpson, back; and junior candidates Grayson Coon and Bo Meeker at right. In addition to the high school activities, students at Trenton Middle School also held barnwarming Friday evening. (Information submitted by Hannah Bowe). Additional photos from Barnwarming can be found on page 7.
Director Hired For New Program Dr. Cindy Wells Placed In Charge Of NCMC’s Talent Search Program Trustees at North Central Missouri College hired a director for the college’s new Talent Search Program during a meeting held Thursday evening on the campus. Dr. Cindy Wells of Guilford was
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hired to fill the position, which will direct a program that was recently added following the funding of a grant. Dr. Wells is currently serving as a 4-H Youth Development Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension. She has served in that position since 2015 and prior to that, she spent six years as manager of web and instructional design services at Missouri Western State University. She has also been a high school vo-
cational business instructor and was a project assistant for tech integration and character education at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Dr. Wells will begin her duties on Nov. 29. In his report to the board, NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver discussed the recent Missouri Community College Association meeting at which several awards were presented to [See NCMC, Page 4]
BRIEFS Daviess County Veterans Meal
Veterans residing in Daviess County have been invited to a free meal to be held tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 23). The meal, sponsored by the Gallatin and Jamesport United Methodist churches, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gallatin United Methodist Church. All Daviess County veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the meal, which will include ham and beans, fried potatoes, cornbread, dessert and live music.
Vaccine Boosters Available
The Grundy County Health Department has announced that COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available for anyone over the age of 18. According to GCHD Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, the health department has received new orders from the state allowing booster shots for those age 18 and over who have met the two-month waiting period from their last dose. She said all three vaccines - Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson - are available and those who have had the Moderna and Pfizer two-shot vaccine should have a booster of the same vaccine. Those who have taken the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine can pick from any of the three. Upcoming COVID vaccine clinics include: Moderna, 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20; Pfizer, 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16; Johnson and Johnson, 9 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 15; Children’s Pfizer (first or second dose), 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 21. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling the health department at 359-4196. There are still $50 gift cards available for those getting their first or second dose. In addition, flu shots are now available each Tuesday at the health department.
Thanksgiving Closings
Several offices and businesses have announced their plans to close on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Closed on Thursday only will be the Trenton Post Office (no home or postal box delivery), Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, US Bank, Farmers State Bank, BTC Bank, Citizens Bank and Trust and the USDA Farm Service Agency. Closed on Thursday and Friday will be the Trenton City Hall/Trenton Municipal Utilities, the Grundy County Courthouse, the Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, North Central Missouri College, Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce/License Bureau, the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, the Grundy County Health Department, the North Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center, the North 65 Center, Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (the Career Center and University Extension will also be closed), Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri and Grundy Electric Cooperative/Grundy and Livingston County Public Water District offices/Mid-States Services. The Trenton Republican-Times newspaper will be closed on Thursday, but will re-open on Friday. The Friday newspaper will be delivered through the mail as normal.
Liz Eller And Dean Russell Are Royalty Festival Of Trees To Be Held On Saturday, Nov. 27 Additional details about Saturday’s 13th Annual Festival of Trees have been announced, including the names of the king and queen. Liz Eller and Dean Russell have been announced as the queen and king of the parade, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Eastside Park. The parade will travel east on Oklahoma Avenue,
north to 17th Street, south on Normal Street and then east on 12th Street into the Rock Barn. Multiple activities are planned at the Rock Barn, where the trees, wreaths, gift baskets, gift certificates, quilts, a fire pit, etc., will be located and ready for the auction, which will begin at 7 p.m. Ed Arnold will serve as the auctioneer. Among the activities at the Rock Barn are Santa plate painting by FBLA; gingerbread houses by FCCLA; scarves by Trenton High [See FESTIVAL, Page 4]
Planning Under Way For Great Northwest Day Event At Capitol Scheduled For February 1-2 Planning is under way for the 2022 Great Northwest Day at the Capitol. The event allows constit-
uents of the 19-county northwest Missouri region to have a more direct and effective voice in Jefferson City. The GNW steering committee is comprised of community leaders throughout the region, with county coordinators selected to represent each
county. They are appointed with the task of reaching out to their community leaders to gather legislative priorities they feel have a regional impact. The GNW priorities committee takes that information to select the top four or five priorities that
will be the focus during the Great Northwest Day at the Capitol two-day event. Now in its 20th year, this year’s GNW event will be held Feb. 1 and 2 at the Capitol Plaza in Jefferson City. The event itinerary includes introductions of the delegation on the House
and Senate Floors, a regional luncheon and breakfast with keynote speakers and regional roundtable sessions. The highlight of the event is the Tuesday evening Great Northwest Celebration where legislators, [See CAPITOL, Page 4]