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Auditions Set For Oct. 20-21
BRIEFS GCHD Board Meeting
The Grundy County Health Department Board of Trustees will hold an open meeting at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30 in the lower level of the health department, located at 1716 Lincoln St. The only items listed on the announced agenda are isolation and quarantine matters as are listed in the rules of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
‘A Christmas Carol’ To Be Presented Community theater is making its returning to Grundy County with the announcement by Art’s Alive of open auditions for the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Open auditions for the beloved Christmas story are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 21. Auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. both nights at the Hoover Theater located at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. Callbacks are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23 at the theater. Those auditioning are asked to use the north doors and take the elevator to the third floor. Those planning to audition can download the book for an initial reading at gutenberg.org. Prepared readings are suggested but are not mandatory. Boys auditioning for the role of “Tiny Tim” will be asked to sing. In the play, the character sings “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” Characters in the play range from Tiny Tim at age 8 to adult characters at age 88. In addition, the group is looking for someone who plays the fiddle. Organizers said the play has some great roles for both men and women. “We just hope that people will come out and support the Art’s Alive initiative to bring theatrical performances back to the community,” said director Ann Plumb. Ms. Plumb, who has directed such shows as “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and “Once Upon a Mattress,” adapted the play from the prose. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in English from Southern Utah University. She minored in theater arts with an emphasis in directing. Art’s Alive plans to present “A Christmas Carol” in the Hoover Theater on Saturday, Dec. 4, with a Sunday matinee scheduled for 2 p.m. on Dec. 5. Ticket information will be announced in the near future. Anyone with questions can contact Ms. Plumb by email at annhplumb@gmail.com.
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NCMC Sets Agenda
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GRANNY GAMES It was a close game but the Pastors/Retired Teacher team took a victory from the Grannies in a charity game played Saturday afternoon at the Ketcham Community Center. Above, retired teacher Barb Spencer, left, throws the ball in to First Baptist Church Pastor Josh Gottman, while some of the members of the Granny Basketball League harass him. Gottman and other men playing on the team, as well as those under 50, were “handicapped” by a oven mitt. The game, which was organized in Trenton by Cindy Guthrie, was a fundraiser for The Gifted Group and the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center. Efforts are under way to organize a Granny basketball team in Grundy County and Mrs. Guthrie can be contacted for more information at cindyguthrie@hotmail.com.
LEADERSHIP NORTHWEST MUSIC JAM
Photos Courtesy of Shane Lynch
Trenton resident Salem Croy, left, was a crowd pleaser at the Leadership Northwest Music Jam, held Saturday evening at Black Silo Winery. The event raised funds to support the leadership program and was organized by Trenton resident Shane Lynch, a graduate of the program. At right is country music star Sunny Sweeney, who headlined the outdoor concert.
Miss Missouri Coming For Parade Callie Cox Among Special Guests Set To Attend Missouri Days Festival In Trenton The reigning Miss Missouri will be among the special guests at next month’s Missouri Days Festival Parade and Marching Festival. Callie Cox of Mexico will ride in the annual parade and will also sing The National Anthem to kick off the festival field show at C.F. Russell Stadium at the Oct. 16 event. A senior at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Callie is working toward a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in psychology and a certificate in multicultural studies. Her hope is to use this education to further her mission to create a more inclusive culture for people of all abilities. A few of Callie’s passions include empowering young women, whether it be through the Miss America organization or just through intentional conversations and celebrating individuals with disabilities and their stories that make them unique, talented and valuable citizens. Callie will compete for the title of Miss America Dec. 16 in Uncasville, CT.
Miss Missouri Callie Cox
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 28) in the Frey Administrative Center. Items on the announced agenda include employee introductions, annual employee retention report and reports from the directors of Green Hills Head Start and the Workforce Development Board as well as the vice president for academic affairs, vice president of student affairs, chief information officer and president. Under new business, the board will discuss Head Start items, consideration of bids/purchases, consideration of surplus property, a scholarship fund transfer and personnel, including a Head Start items, resignations, employments, contractual and classification changes and job descriptions. The board plans to hold a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters and real estate.
PSAT Offered At THS
College-bound juniors will have the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Trenton High School. The PSAT serves as the screening test for students wishing to be considered for inclusion in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors who rank in the top of the Class of 2023 plus any juniors whose parents are employed for the UPS Foundation, FedEx, BNSF Railway Foundation, Southwest Airlines or State Farm Companies Foundation are strongly encouraged to take this test. Parents of juniors are encouraged to check with their employer to see if that business is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Program. The cost to take the PSAT is $16. The fee can be paid to R-9 Testing Coordinator John Cowling at THS and a study guide will be provided to prepare for the exam.