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BRIEFS Main Street/TDIA Celebration
Main Street Trenton/Trenton Downtown Improvement Association will celebrate 30 years serving downtown Trenton at an event scheduled for Friday, May 21. The celebration will begin with entertainment at 5:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Main Street, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and a program at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are $30 or a table for six can be purchased for $300 and will include a Fueled Up Nutrition drink voucher in addition to the entertainment, dinner and program. Casual attire is welcome for the event. To reserve tickets, contact the Main Street Trenton/TDIA office by May 14 at 660-654-3716 or at director.mstrenton@gmail.com.
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The 2021 Trenton High School Prom, with the theme “A Night in Venice Masquerade,” was held Saturday night at the school, with the grand march and coronation activities taking place in the new Trenton Performing Arts Center and the dance taking place in the school gym. Evy McCullough and Royce Jackson, center, were crowned the queen and king of the prom. Other royalty candidates included, from left, Emilee Lovell, Carley Spencer, Brycin Loyd and Brice Gibler.
94th Commencement Set For May 8 North Central Will Award 475 Degrees And Certificates To Individuals North Central Missouri College 2021 Commencement will be held on May 8, with two ceremonies. The morning ceremony, beginning at 9 a.m., will honor all associate degrees and certificates that are non-nursing and the afternoon ceremony, beginning at 1 p.m., will honor nursing certificates, degrees and pinnings. Both commencement ceremonies will be held at the Ketcham Community Center. This year, social distancing will be in effect, with each graduate receiving two tickets for their guests. Guests must have a ticket to enter commencement ceremonies and masks are also required. Commencement will be live-streamed at piratesdigitalmedia.com. 2021 marks the 94th NCMC commencement ceremony with 475 degrees and certificates awarded to 434 individual graduates. They include 136 associate in arts, 19 associate in arts in teaching, 157 associate in applied science, eight associate in general studies, four associate in science and 151 certificates. The average age of the graduates is 25.02, with the oldest graduate being 55 and the youngest 18. In addition to Missouri, graduates come from Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and the countries Belize, Curacao and Nigeria.
Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn will provide the morning ceremony address. Chief Medical Officer and President of Mosaic Life Care Medical Center, Dr. Davin Turner, is the speaker for the afternoon ceremony. Faculty Senate President Cory Cooksey will lead the processional and the Missouri National Guard will present the colors. Faculty marshals will be Maryellen Harman, Brittany Page, Jack Green, Cassie Cordray, Lisa Schilling, Korynn Skipper, Vel Westbrook and Kelly Claycomb. NCMC student Cynthia McCallon will sing the national anthem for the morning ceremony, and NCMC faculty member Jaime Pittman will sing for the afternoon. Jacquelyn Perez, student senate president, will provide the welcome and evocation for both ceremonies with Dr. Tristan Londre, vice president of academic affairs, presenting the class and Dr. Lenny Klaver, college president, conferring the degrees. President Klaver, Board President Diane Lowrey and Board Vice President Dr. NiCole Neal will present degrees and honors with Dr. Kristen Alley, associate vice president of student affairs, giving the turning of the tassel. Chris Hoffman, trustee and alumnus, will provide the alumni welcome. Students earning degrees and certificates include: Trenton - Allena F. Allen, Aaron A. Babcock, McKayla K. Blackburn, Brianne N. Brewer, Kristyne J. Burchett, Anakin I. Burkeybile, Angela M. Corbett, McKenna E. Cox, Karli N. Crawford, Kayli M. Crawford, Sydney C. Fitzpatrick, Adreanna N. Gard, Shanon M. Harper,
Scotlin B. Hurley, Haley C. Kidd, Valeri B. Kitchen, Kendra D. Lickteig, Kelsie D. Lowe, Sidney R. Lynch, Oakley A. Madden, Nikki J. Martin, Mackenzie G. McAtee, Alyssa G. Nichol, Shanna D. Nichols, Steven J. Oakleaf, Brandi J. Pittman, Karli D. Provorse, Seth R. Reeter, Cole N. Rorebeck, Emma G. Rorebeck, Kendra J. Saul, Madison L. Searcy, Sara M. Spencer, Daniel L. Stith, Cody E. Walton, Mercedes J. West, Courtney D. Weyer, Hailey B. Windsor, Katherine E. Woods; Albany - Hailey E. Barnes, Cynthia K. Davis, Sedona M. Mays, Jayden D. Owens, Kaitlin M. Thomas; Alma - Wyatt A. Sims; Altamont - Michael L. Lamp, Shaylea D. Martin, Andrew N. Whitehead; Amity - Stephanie E. Hyatt; Aurora, CO - Cassandra M. Lawson; Barnard - Malainee R. Hilsabeck, Kristen L. Noellsch; Belize - Gloria E. Ku; Bethany - Hailey J. Carter, Andrew K. Crossley-Jennings, Miranda M. Dye, Kalyn R. Forck, Renee A. Fordyce, Craig G. Foster, Melody S. Grooms, Taya J. Kirk, Alyssa K. Knapp, Samantha R. Miller, Andrew E. Sweat; BolckowKatherine N. Coleman; Boonville Heather D. McKenzie; Bosworth Shawna L. Bondurant; Bowling Green Dylan M. Niemeyer, Jayson C. Orr; Braymer - Sarah L. Anderson, Hunter S. Heussner, Clay P. McAtee, Brooklyn M. Moore, Keaton L. O’Dell, Chris A. Summerville, Sadie L. Watson; Breckenridge - Witney D. Maddux, Anthony M. Sayers; Bronx, NY- Albert A. Gonzalez; Brookfield - Samantha J. Black, Juliet S. Boley, Blayke B. Ellison, Grace E. Hasty, Jessica [See NCMC, Page 4]
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Adria Moore, right, was sworn into office Monday morning as the Grundy County Public Administrator. Mrs. Moore was appointed to the position by Gov. Mike Parson on Monday after serving as the interim public administrator following the resignation of Jill Eaton. She will serve until the November 2022 General Election. Giving the oath of office to Mrs. Moore was Third Circuit Associate Judge Steven D. Hudson.
‘Wild Safari’ Theme Set For Chamber Dinner Event To Be Held At Black Silo Winery On June 4
“Wild Safari” will be the theme of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, scheduled for Friday, June 4 at Black Silo Winery. The event, which will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., will be held outdoors in two large event tents. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation of the Pillars of the Community Award as well as the Business and Organizations of the Year. A fund-raising live auction and 50/50 raffle are also planned.
Live music will be performed by Slow Leak and a safarithemed photo booth with a professional photographer will also be part of the event. Individual tickets are $35. Table sponsorships include Gold Table Sponsorships for $450, which will include a table for six, business banner displayed at the event, business name on the event program and 20 50/50 raffle tickets. Silver Table Sponsorships are $300 and include a table for six and the business name in the event program. The event is open to both chamber members and nonmembers, with space limited. Those planning to attend should RSVP by Friday, May 28 to the chamber office at 660-359-4324 or email at trentonmochamber@gmail.com.
Spickard Swears In New Board Members At Meeting Board Takes Action On Personnel Item, Hires New Custodian
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met April 19, electing officers and taking action on personnel items.
According to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Kristi Weldon, the oath of office was given to members elected in the April 6 election and officers were elected. They include Ruth Ann Shipps, president; Mel Chapman, vice president; Kelli Girdner, secretary; and Nancy Anderson, treasurer. Under new business, the board adopted the district homeless policy,
voted to pay the Bank of America credit card bill over the phone to ensure that it is paid in a timely manner and learned that Casey Barnes has qualified for the Drury Award of $250. In her report, Dr. Weldon told the board that Jason Bears has resigned as custodian/maintenance and Jessica Wilson has been hired to fill that position. The third and fourth grade are
planning a field trip to Jefferson City on April 20 and Title I Reading Night is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. She said the invoice for the Common Goal program for the 2021-22 school year is $1,750 and the Princeton bus barn maintenance contract for the 2021-22 school year is $4,000. The board held a closed session after which a contract was offered for
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
THE SEASON ENDS...
Showers are likely in the area on Wednesday before giving way to sunny skies on Thursday and Friday. High temperatures will range from the high 60’s to low 70’s. The high in Trenton on Thursday was 59 and Friday hit 59 as well. Saturday’s high was 65 and Sunday had a high of 72 with a low of 42. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station at the Barton Farm Campus was 72 with a low of 40.
The North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team saw its season end on Thursday with an 85-83 loss to South Suburban at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Danville, IL. SPORTS, PAGE 3
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the superintendent/principal position for the 2021-22 school year. The contract has been verbally accepted. Other action included hiring Amy Glenn as fifth and sixth grade teacher and Brooke Leeper as the first and second grade teacher. Jackie White was hired as the guidance counselor assistance. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 17.
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SPORTS ....................PAGE 2 & 3 LOCAL ............................PAGE 4 COMMUNITY ..................PAGE 5 CALENDAR .....................PAGE 5 COMICS ..........................PAGE 6 CROSSWORDS ................PAGE 7 CLASSIFIEDS..................PAGE 8 AREA ............................PAGE 10