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REPUBLICAN-TIMES TRENTON
Trenton, MO 64683 PARK BOARD
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Sixteen Pages & 1 Insert
Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 156th Year - No. 54
Briefs...
Pool Manager, Board Secretary Hired
Agreement For Use Of Ballfields Approved A discussion concerning the fees to be paid by the Green Hills Recreation Association for use of city-owned ball fields this summer led to the Trenton Park Board on Wednesday night approving a proposal that would basically make the agreement a “wash” for both entities. The proposal would allow the GHRA to use the cityowned fields for free and in return, the recreation association would operate the concession stands for free. The park board would continue to stock the stands as usual, but the GHRA
would not be paid to supply workers at any of the concession stands. In the past, the non-profit GHRA paid $25 per game for games played on Johnson, Griffin and Burleigh Grimes fields with no charge for games played at either of the two fields at Moberly Park or at the t-ball field at Van Meter Park. The other part of the agreement included the park board paying the GHRA $35 per night to operate the concession stands at the ball fields. At the end of the 2019 season, the GHRA had paid $1,800 in
NEW BUSINESS Uprooted Kitchen
Eatery Planning Downtown Location
License e Bure eau u Clos sed The Trenton license office will be closed the week of March 9-13 to allow for employee vacations. The office will reopen for business on Monday, March 16.
field fees. With the amount owed to the GHRA for operation of the concession stands, the park department actually ended up owing the GHRA $650. At a meeting in October that was attended by GHRA representatives, it was noted that the GHRA is the only organization within the Harrison County League, in which Trenton competes, that pays a fee in addition to taxes to use the fields. At that meeting, the GHRA proposed that the entity pay See Park, Page 8
Commiission Me eets s M onday The Grundy County Commission will meet on Monday, March 9, rather than Tuesday due to the March 10 Missouri Presidential Primary Election. The commissioners will spend a portion of the morning setting up election booths at the various polling sites and will return to the courthouse for an 11:30 a.m. meeting with Cathy Nugent to discuss the opioid crisis. At 2 p.m. the commission will meet will Ryan Piercer of the website Revize Government.
‘M Music Mash Up’ Art’s Alive will be hosting a “Music Mash Up” on Friday, March 13 in the Hoover Theater, located on the third floor of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. The event will feature a variety of live music performed by local talent. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the program set to begin at 7 p.m. The program is anticipated to last between an hour and 90 minutes. Admission is free, however, donations will be accepted to help support the Art’s Alive organization and its efforts to promote the arts in Grundy County and the surrounding area.
Op ppor tunity Center Meeting A roundtable/brainstorming event to discuss ideas to keep the doors of the Grundy County Opportunity Center open will be held on Friday, March 20 at the learning center, located at 2600 Princeton Road. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and is anticipated to last about one hour. Due to government regulations such as minimum wage and the fact workers do not have jobs integrated into the community, GCOC Director Ruth Ebersold said the business is struggling to keep the doors open to provide in-house supported employment. It is hoped the meeting can generate one or more ideas that can increase available work and funding. Letters have been sent out to community leaders, however, members of the public are also encouraged to attend. Additional information is available by contacting Mrs. Ebersold at 359-6655.
To oddler Tu uesdays Photo Courtesy of Trenton FFA
Six members of the Trenton FFA chapter have been chosen to receive their State FFA Degree during the Missouri FFA Convention in April. They include, from left, front row, Grace Allen, McKenna Cox; back row, Michael Slater, Mackenzie McAtee and Allena Allen. All are seniors at Trenton High School. Not pictured is Nick Velazquez, a 2019 THS graduate.
ANNUAL BANQUET
March 27 At Ketcham Community Center
Chamber Announces Honorees For 2020 Two individuals, two businesses and a local organization will be honored at the annual Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Friday, March 27. Announced as the 2020 Pillars of the Community are M.G. Kennedy of Trenton and Dan Wilford of Laredo. Named as the Businesses of the Year are Vintage Vines and Black Silo Winery. The Organization of the Year is Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801. The event, which has a “wild safari” theme and is open to the public, will be held in the Ketcham Community Center. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. and the meal and program at 6 p.m.
Coffe ee Wiith A Cop
The buffet-style meal, catered by Trenton HyVee, includes a meal of grilled sirloin, baked chicken, twice baked potatoes, salad, dinner roll and dessert. Dr. Tim Crowley, a motivational speaker and trainer for companies and organizations around the nation, will be the guest speaker. An auction fundraiser is also planned along with 50/50 raffle, a safari-themed photo booth with a professional photographer and other entertainment Reservations are now being accepted. A gold sponsorship is available for $500 and includes
TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
See Chamber, Page 8
Crowder State Park will again be hosting its annual “Toddler Tuesday” program. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, with participants meeting in the enclosed shelterhouse. Programs will include the reading of a nature story, a nature craft and an outdoor activity such as nature walks (weather permitting). Families are invited to attend one or all of the events, which will be held on March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7. There is no charge to participate. For more information, persons can call the park at 3596473.
Main Stop will be the location of the next “Coffee with a Cop” event, to be held from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25. Community members are invited to stop by and meet with officers from the Trenton Police Department, who will be available to answer questions about the department, special programs or law enforcement in general. For more information or for businesses and organizations wanting to schedule a “Coffee with a Cop Event,” persons can call the police department at 359-5557 or 359-2121. ********** PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, MARCH 10 GRUNDY COUNTY POLLS OPEN AT 6 A.M.
Letters Going Out On April 19
Updated Addresses Needed For Mailing Planning is well under way for the 2020 Trenton High School Alumni weekend, which is scheduled for Sept. 4-6. Preparations for the annual mailing are taking shape and classes are encouraged to pick up mailing lists as soon as possible to finalize any address changes leading up to the mailing meeting, which will be held on Sunday, April 19 in the THS Commons. Class representatives who have not received class
lists are asked to contact Dr. John Holcomb or Steve Maxey to receive a current list of class member addresses. The addresses are to be returned to Dr. Holcomb by Wednesday, April 1 to prepare labels and envelopes. Mailing will take place at 1:30 p.m. on April 19 and officials are asking any THS alumni to assist with this effort. Classes having special reunion plans are invited to bring a one-page letter for inclusion in their
National Weather Service
It will be a nice sunny weekend with highs hitting 67 on Sunday before rain returns to the area for the early part of the week. Weekend lows will be as low as 34. The high at Trenton on Monday, March 2 was 52,with the high on both Tuesday and Wednesday of 59. The low on Wednesday was 38. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 56, the low was 38.
respective mailing to announce their activities. All other supplies will be provided. Maxey said the alumni reunion is one of the most successful high school reunions in the country and the cooperation of individual classes allows for such success. He encourages alums to mark their calendars for the mailing meeting as well as the 2020 reunion, which will be the 71st such event.
DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD THIS WEEKEND Daylight Savings Time Begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8
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The success of last summer’s “Food Truck Wednesdays” has resulted in one of those food vendors choosing downtown Trenton as the location for their new restaurant venture. Uprooted Kitchen co-owners Scott and Tammy Neill of Meadville have announced plans to open a restaurant at 1000 Tinsman Ave. on the northeast corner of Five Points. Remodeling of the building, which the couple is purchasing, is currently under way and the Neills hope to have the restaurant open in late summer to early fall. Scott Weldon Construction of Trenton is doing the remodeling work. “We are excited to be part of downtown Trenton and are looking forward to cooking for everyone passing through or living in the Trenton area,” the couple said. According to the Neills, the storefront will be a continuation of its existing food truck, which features a variety of menu items, including the couple’s own special recipes. “The changing menu will be a big part of a storefront,” the Neills said, adding they are excited to share food with their customers all year long. The couple said the food truck will continue to be a big part of their business. Main Street Trenton and the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association sponsored the weekly Food Truck Wednesday event in an effort to promote downtown Trenton. It was the success of this activity that led to efforts in finding someone willing to locate an eating establishment in the downtown area. “We are thrilled to have Uprooted Kitchen as a permanent fixture in our downtown after their success as a food truck participant last summer,” Main Street Trenton/TDIA Director Megan Derry said. “Scott and Tammy have been fantastic to work with and we are eager to watch their business grow.” The Neills worked with both Ms. Derry and North Central Missouri Development Alliance Director Micah Landes, who assisted the couple in developing a business plan as well as helping to find a location for their restaurant. “Our community is very fortunate Uprooted Kitchen chose Trenton as their home,” Mrs. Landes said. “They will impact our local economy by investing in a historic building, creating new jobs and attracting visitors from surrounding communities.” Both Ms. Derry and Mrs. Landes expressed their appreciation in working with not only the Neills, but all others who were involved in making See Restaurant, Page 8
What’s Inside
Sports.............................page 2 NASCAR .......................page 3 Opinion/Editorial .........page 4 Community ...................page 5 Agriculture....................page 6 County Financials ...page 9-11 Local News ..................page 11 Comics .........................page 12 Crosswords..................page 13