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TRENTON
REPUBLICAN-TIMES
Trenton, MO 64683
TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL
Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 155th Year - No. 71
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Fourteen Pages & 2 Inserts
Baccalaureate, Senior Awards Ceremony
Class Of 2019 Begins Graduation Journey Trenton High School graduates were challenged to “be faithful in every circumstance of life” by THS/TMS Assistant Principal Kasey Bailey, who was the guest speaker at Wednesday night’s baccalaureate services at the First Baptist Church. Bailey, who will become THS principal in July, used the story of Joseph from the Bible in telling members of the Class of 2019 to follow the dreams that God has for them. In the story, Joseph is told by God that he will one day lead the people of his nation, only to be betrayed by his brothers, who become jealous and sell him to a band of travelers. Many years later, after suffering many trials, Joseph does become the leader of his people and forgives his brothers for their transgression by telling them that what they had done was actually a part of God’s plan and that it was God who led Joseph to his place in life.
“Your feelings and your desires will change and they will betray you,” Bailey said. “Be faithful in every circumstance of life, whether it seems good or bad, because you have no idea where this road is going; but you can trust that the One who leads you is faithful and true and that His dreams and desires for you exceed your own.” Bailey concluded by offering his congratulations to the graduates, stating “it has been my genuine privilege to be a part of your story.” “I know that I, along with many others who are gathered here, cannot wait to see how this story ends,” he said. Bailey was introduced by Laura Carlson. Saedee Jackson gave the welcome and Isaac Harris and Salem Croy used scripture from the book of 1 Timothy 4:4-16 for the devotion. Dylan Harris presented the invocation and Hunter Beverlin gave the benediction. Senior
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Senior members of the THS Choir performed during Wednesday night’s baccalaureate program at the First Baptist Church. They included, from left, Trinity Gaunt, Saedee Jackson, Emma Gilham, Lawrence Link, Laura Carlson, Nicole Rodriguez and Karissa Brock.
members of the THS Choir sang “For Good” and Emma Gilham and Karissa Brock gave the closing remarks. The prelude and postlude were played by Matt Sibbit, Dylan Harris and instructor Charlie Bacon. Prior to baccalaureate ceremonies, the Senior Awards program was held at Trenton High School. Those receiving recognition included: North Central Missouri College - Taylor Richman, Board of Trustees Scholarship, Warren and Nanetta Carter Softball Scholarship and NCMC Softball Scholarship; Nick Shields, C.F. Russell Scholarship; Hannah Burnfin, Edward Scott Memorial Scholarship; Adreanna Gard, Latorrie Johnson, Sidney Lynch and Arianna Overton, Everett and Hazel Frey Memorial Scholarship; Salem Croy, Jack and Annie Derry Softball Scholarship and NCMC Softball Scholarship; Aaron Babcock and Jadan Whitney, Lynn Freeman Scholarship; Cole Rorebeck, NCMC Foundation Knowledge Fund Scholarship; and Sidney Lynch, NCMC Softball Scholarship. Robert Bailey Memorial Scholarship to NCMC - Elizabeth Tredway. Shelter Insurance Scholarship - Werthen Gass. Doug Harper Memorial Scholarship - Salem Croy. PEO STAR Scholarship - E’lizabeth Neal. Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship - Sidney Lynch. Junior Mullenix Sports Memorial Scholarship - Mykah Hurley. R.P. Hill Memorial Award - Karissa Brock, Dawson Elliott and Mykah Hurley. Cara McClellan Agency, LLC-American Family Insurance Scholarship - Ainsley Tolson. Kadyn McClellan Memorial Scholarship Fund - Sidney Lynch. Smithfield Hog Production Missouri Community Scholarship - Werthen Gass. Girl Scout Gold Award - Werthen Gass, Latorrie Johnson and E’lizabeth Neal.
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Wilson Township Election
Streets Closed On Saturday
The judges for the May 21 special runoff election for Wilson Township have been announced. Republican Vickie Bowe and Democrat Peggy Scott will be the daytime judges and will man the election for the 244 active voters in the township who are being asked to select a winner between Ronald Owens and Russ Thompson, who tied for one of two positions as a member of the township board. The evening judges, who will hand count all ballots, will be Tonna Ricketts, Lorene Skroh and Janet Wilson. The names of Owens and Thompson, who each received 53 votes in the April 2 Municipal Election, will appear on the ballot, with voting to take place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Laredo Community Building. Persons can also vote absentee in the county clerk’s office until 5 p.m. on Monday, May 20. Adam Cooksey was elected to fill the other position with 58 votes.
North Central Missouri College has announced plans to close sections of Main and Mabel streets on Saturday to allow students and staff to march from Geyer Hall to the Ketcham Community Center for graduation ceremonies. Main Street at Crowder Road and Mabel Street at 12th Street will be closed from 8:40 to 9 a.m. and then again from 12:40 to 1 p.m. In addition, Mabel Street at 12th Street will be blocked at the conclusion of the ceremony to allow the crowd to disperse safely out of the building. The street will then be reopened when it is clear of pedestrians.
Fireworks Donations Sought A community fireworks display is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, July 3 in Trenton. The display will begin at dusk and will be held in the grassy area just north of the Rock Barn. Pyrotechnician Brian Coursey of Galt will be shooting off the fireworks. A volunteer committee of community members is organizing the event and collecting donations to help pay the $4,000 cost of the display. Past contributors are being contacted, however, funds from the public are also being encouraged as this is a community activity. Persons wanting to make a donation can do so by dropping off money at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 611 E. Ninth St. or mailing it to the chamber at PO Box 233, Trenton, MO 64683. The chamber is serving as the collection point for the funds, but is not sponsoring the event. Money can also be left with any member of the committee, which includes Diane Lowrey, Rosetta Marsh, Joe Brinser, Glen Briggs and Joy Wright. Checks can be made out to the Chamber of Commerce and persons are asked to write “fireworks” on the notation line. More information about the fireworks is available by contacting Mrs. Lowrey at the Republican-Times newspaper office, where donations can also be left.
R-9 Board Meeting The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at the district office. Items on the announced agenda include a building project update, the 2019-20 budget, health insurance, grants, a gift to the school district, Teacher Appreciation Week, a safety report, the title program evaluation, district accreditation and principal reports. An executive session for personnel is also planned.
Commission Plans Meeting The Grundy County Commission will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday at the courthouse. The commissioners plan to meet with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m., and will travel to Gallatin in the afternoon portion of the meeting to look at the Daviess County 911 system.
National Weather Service There’s a chance of showers Friday and Saturday, then clearing off for Mother’s Day on Sunday. Highs will be in the mid 60s, lows will be in the mid 40s. The high at Trenton on Monday, May 6 was 81, Tuesday’s high was 58, Wednesday’s high was 75, the low was 55. A total of .94 of an inch of rain fell during that period. Wednesday’s high at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 71, the low was 40 and .16 of an inch of rain.
Cindy Gott Memorial Scholarship - Sidney Lynch and Carson Radcliff. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri - Sidney Lynch. Earl Collins Foundation Scholarship Werthen Gass. Trenton Kiwanis Club - Werthen Gass. MFA Scholarship - Dylan Harris. Grundy County Farm Bureau Scholarship See THS, Page 9
Project Set For 2020
Highway 6 Will Be Resurfaced Plans to resurface Highway 6 through the Trenton city limits are under way, with work anticipated to be done in 2020. Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Austin Hibler said the project will include Highway 6 from Fourth Street, on the west side of Trenton, to the east side of the Muddy Creek Bridge located east of the Highway 65
The Grundy R-5 Board of Education increased salaries for the 2019-20 school year during a meeting on Wednesday night at the school in Galt. According to Superintendent Rob Deaver, the board voted to increase the base salary for a first-year teacher by $800 to $30,000 a year. This is a 2.75 percent increase on the current base. The board also allowed certified teachers to move on the salary schedule based on experience and continuing education.
The THS Tennis Team defeated Excelsior Springs on Wednesday to move to the finals of the Class 1, District 15 Team Tournament. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap and photo from the matches played at Trenton.
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Teachers, Staff Get Salary Bump
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off-ramp on the east side of town, including the area along Oklahoma Avenue. The work would include pavement resurfacing as well as rehabilitation of approaches and sidewalks. It is anticipated the project will be bid out in October, with the successful bidder having until the Fall of 2020 to
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TMS Showcase Planned Trenton Middle School students will be showing off their talents at an open house event scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at the school. The “showcase” will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend the event, which will feature the talents, hobbies and skills of all TMS students.
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THS/TMS Assistant Principal Kasey Bailey was the guest speaker at Wednesday’s THS Baccalaureate ceremonies at the First Baptist Church.
In addition, approval was given to a 2.75 percent increase in salaries for all noncertified staff as well as a 2.75 percent increase for extra duty pay. The total cost to the district will be $34,000. The board approved the purchase of a 2014 54-passenger school bus from the Meadville R-4 School District for $23,000. Also approved were bids for milk from Prairie Farms Dairy, bus fuel See R-5, Page 9
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