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R-6 Agrees To Three To Be Honored By NCMC Sports Co-ops Pleasant View Extends Audit Service Contract The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education met Friday evening, approving a cooperative sports agreement and agreeing to extend a contract for audit services. According to information provided by Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, the board approved a cooperative sports agreement with the Laredo R-7 School District for the 2022 track season as well as an agreement with the Trenton R-9 School District for all fall sports in 2022. The board voted to extend a contract with Conrad and Higgins for the school’s annual audit for a period of three years, beginning with the current school year. The cost is $5,150 with an increase of $200 each subsequent year. The board approved a field trip request for the first through fifth grade classes to visit Jesse James Park in Kearney and the Above Air trampoline park in Liberty on May 6. Options for recycling were discussed, with no action taken. The board voted to seek bids for health insurance renewals for the
2022-23 school year. Mrs. Steinhoff reported that the school has completed its five-year food service review, with no major issues. The district’s “Extravaganza” is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 26. The event will include a dodgeball tournament and a benefit auction with proceeds to be given to Mrs. Kaley Williams’ family and the Pleasant View Community Club. A mini-cheer performance for students in grade kindergarten through fourth will also be held, with the clinic being led by the Grundy R-5 High School cheerleaders this year. Several other dates of importance were given as well, including an early out on March 18; preschool and kindergarten roundup on April 1; the school’s spring program on April 8; and an early out on April 14, with no school on April 15-18 for Easter Break. A closed session was held for both student and employee matters. Following the closed session, the board accepted the resignation of Jennifer Roberts as a bus aide for the Early Childhood Special Education Program for the upcoming school year. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12.
Distinguished Alumni Will Be Recognized At Ball
The North Central Missouri College Foundation has announced the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2021, which includes John Hunolt, Janet (Boyd) Lake and Nick Sottler. The honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball, which will be held Friday, March 26 at the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus. The Pirates Ball is held to honor distinguished alumni, Voyage Fund donors and all NCMC family and friends. The event is a fundraiser for the Voyage Fund, an annual giving campaign to raise unrestricted funds to help meet the unmet needs of the College. John Hunolt John Hunolt, a native of Trenton, attended Trenton Junior College (now North Central Missouri College), graduating in 1971. He
John Hunolt
Janet Lea (Boyd) Lake
Nick Sottler
continued his education at Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State), earning a degree in Sociology. John began working in Ottumwa, IA as a State of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, and for over 36 years assisted clients with becoming employable or helping them find financial support to attend college to become employable. Over the years, he has devoted numerous hours volunteering and helping
others in the community. A few of these include: helping with two local food pantries, assisting with set up/dismantle of the winter Holiday Nights and Lights display, serving on the Ottumwa cemetery’s board, serving on Indian Hills Community College Diversity committee, being active in the Kiwanis Club, active in his church and president of the local TPA group. John retired in 2010 and in 2013 he received the Ot-
tumwa Area Chamber of Commerce Gene Community Service Award. He and his wife, Sylvia, received the Indian Hills Community College Foundation Outstanding Retiree Award in 2018. In 2021, he was awarded the Iowa Governor’s Award for volunteering. They are dedicated supporters of IHCC basketball team, following their games and making frequent trips to Texas to visit their son, Jason and [See NCMC, Page 6]
ELECTION 2022
Four Seek Full GCHD Board Terms Editor’s Note: In an effort to inform our readers about the candidates in the April 5 Election for the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors, the Republican-Times is including profiles of those candidates. Four other candidates - Amy May, Cari Blackburn, Jewell Harris and Stacey L. McCullough, are seeking to fill two open four-year terms and are featured today. Two candidates, Korynn Skipper and Ken Weaver, are vying for an unexpired two-year term on the board. Their profiles will be included in a future edition of the Republican-Times.
BRIEFS R-9 Candidate Forum
The Trenton Teachers Association, Trenton Hy-Vee Food Store and the Trenton Republican-Times will host a “Meet the Candidates” Night on Wednesday, March 30. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Trenton High School Commons and will feature the candidates for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education who will be on the April 5 Ballot. Those invited to attend include the four candidates for two three-year terms: incumbent Dorothy Taul, Jeff Spencer, Toby Havens and Joshua Shuler. Incumbent Marcie Cutsinger has chosen to not seek re-election and Jason Hostetler, who was earlier appointed to the board to serve until the election, was the only candidate who filed to fill an unexpired term. R-9 patrons are encouraged to send questions for the candidates to Charley Crimi at ccrimi@trentonr9.k12.mo.us. If time allows, questions will be taken from the audience during the forum.
WATCH PARTY
North Central Missouri College will host a free watch party for the women’s basketball team’s opening-round game at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament tonight. SPORTS, 2
WEATHER ALMANAC Day: High/Low Snow Thursday 27/18 2.5” Friday 31/13 — Saturday 29/8 — Sunday 58/27 — Barton Campus Sunday 52/26 —
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Cari Blackburn
Jewell Harris
Amy May
Stacey McCullough
Name: Cari Blackburn Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring as a member of the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors: I have worked in healthcare since 2005 ranging in careers such as RN, Quality Manager & Infection Control Manager as well as Nurse Practitioner. I am experienced in Outpatient/Clinic, Inpatient, and ER. I feel that my experience in healthcare would provide sound knowledge and advice as a member of the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors. Unlike past elections, several candidates are seeking seats on the health department board. What prompted you to seek a seat on the board at this time? Due to my experience and previous collaboration with the health department [See Blackburn, Page 3]
Name: Jewell Harris Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring as a member of the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors: I have had the privilege of working in my hometown community for over 22 years as a Registered Nurse. I have cared for the ill and injured, managed teams, taught future nurses and currently support the educational and professional development needs of the healthcare providers within my organization. I feel my commitment to the healthcare profession and lifelong devotion to Grundy County will equip me to serve my community and county health department well. Unlike past elections, several candidates are seeking seats on the health department board. What prompted you to seek a seat on the [See Harris, Page 3]
Name: Amy Lynne May Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring as a member of the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors: I have lived in Grundy County for almost 15 years. I moved here after meeting my husband whose family lived in this area. I have a Specialist and Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. I am CPR certified. I have worked for North Central Missouri Mental Health Center going on 10 years and worked in Education for 7 years prior to that. I believe having a diverse background in different career fields helps me bring different insights to the board. Unlike past elections, several candidates are seeking seats on the [See May, Page 3]
Name: Stacey McCullough Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring as a member of the Grundy County Health Department Board of Directors: I was raised in Iowa and moved to Grundy County 22 years ago when I married my husband, Tom. We have one daughter, Evy, who graduated from Trenton High School last spring and is a freshman in college. I have been a registered nurse for 31 years. My nursing background includes 20 years combined experience in emergency and critical care nursing where I held specialty certifications in both areas. In addition to working at the bedside as a staff nurse, I was privileged to lead several healthcare teams over the years as a preceptor, charge nurse, CCU Manager and ER Director. Outside of the hos[See McCullough, Page 3]