REPUBLICAN-TIMES
Jennifer Wynne Selected As NCMC’s Outstanding Employee
Jennifer Wynne, North Central Missouri College General Psychology Adjunct/Dual Credit Instructor, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for November. Jennifer is from Trenton, MO (hometown Greensburg, KY) and has worked at NCMC for eleven years. She holds a master’s in counseling/rehabilitation counseling from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Jennifer describes her job as dynamic, ever-changing, and rewarding. At NCMC, she has strived to keep up with new research knowledge and integrate it into her curriculum. Jennifer wants to continue being able to teach to help ensure that general psychology class offerings meet student demands. When asked how she sees her department growing or advancing, Jennifer said, “With more emphasis on mental health needs, I can see this driving a more important consideration and interest placed on the field of psychology. When asked about her favorite thing about NCMC, Jennifer said, “The support and training I have received over the years from other staff and other instructors, particularly with the technology changes.”
When Jennifer isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time at home, reading, painting landscapes, traveling, and hanging out with her cats. Jennifer is also a 20-year US Air Force Veteran and a Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present its 16 th annual Winter Concert, Winter Reflections, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 3:00 following dress rehearsal. Holiday music will be performed.
Should inclement weather cancel the program, the back-up date is December 21.
Our GRVCO musicians represent the 13 Missouri communities of Cameron, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Galt, Jamesport, Laredo, Ludlow, Pattonsburg, Princeton, Richmond, St Joseph, Trenton, and Weatherby.
The GRV Orchestra will open the program with Christmas Rocks at the Pops, The Christmas Waltz, The Nutcracker Suite, Poem for Christmas, and The Polar Express.
The GRV Choir will then perform In the First Light; A Charlie Brown Christmas; Still, Still, Still; and God with God.
The GRVCO Choir and Orchestra will combine for Sing We Now of Christmas and Somewhere in My Memory.
Linda Arnold is conductor of the GRV Choir. Chris Thomas is the GRV Orchestral conductor. Sonja Wimer accompanies the choir. Barb Cox will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
GRVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization. We have no sponsors, but rely on donations. All performances are free due to our Donor’s Club and the anonymous donors who contribute at our concerts. Your financial support helps provide the funds necessary to continue our organization’s mission. Information on our Donor’s Club will be available at the door. Our special collection will benefit Life Options.
Visit our website…grvco.com…and Like us on Facebook for additional information.
Plan to join us December 14 for an evening of enjoyment and the opportunity to meet your musicians during the punch and cookies reception following the concert in the THS Commons.
Haley McNamar Selected as NCMC’S Outstanding Student
Haley McNamar from Brashear, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College's Outstanding Student for November. Haley is a Missouri A+ scholarship online student pursuing her associate's degree in business management. She will graduate from NCMC in May of 2025 and then plans to enter the workforce.
Haley said, “My shift from being on campus to being an online student has allowed me to be employed and work towards my degree through NCMC. I also like spending time with my family while continuing my education.”
Haley’s favorite class has been accounting with Instructor Ronda Copple. Haley said, “Most people say you either love or hate accounting, and I have always enjoyed it. Mrs. Copple always made sure that all her students understood the material and assisted them in any way she could. I’m looking forward to Accounting II!”
Haley went on to say, “I chose North Central because of NCMC's location and environment. I was only about an hour away from home when I attended classes on campus. I also like the size of Trenton...I come from a very small town and school, and I enjoyed a smaller college campus, as well as everything being close and not all spread out like other campuses. My decision to attend NCMC has continued to be the best choice for me, and I would not want my college experience any other way. NCMC has helped me build confidence in myself to be prepared to enter the business world successfully.”
Each month, a student is nominated by a faculty or staff member to be featured as an Outstanding Student based on their dedication to educational success, attitude toward learning, and hard work in their field and activities.
Serve Mercer County Awarded GRM Networks ® /FRS Grant
Through a partnership between GRM Networks and the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), Serve Mercer County was awarded a $4,853 FRS Community Grant. The grant will be used to purchase storage, tools, supplies and equipment that will be used at Serve Mercer County work events. GRM Networks contributed 10 percent of the total award amount.
Founded in 1994, FRS is the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. The FRS Community Grants enable a broad range of community projects across rural America. To close out the Foundation’s 30 th anniversary year, the FRS Community Grant Program awarded 36 Community Grants totaling nearly $170,000.
“GRM Networks is a strong supporter of the communities in which we operate,” said Mitchell Bailey, Chief Executive Officer of GRM Networks. “The collaboration between GRM Networks and FRS allows us to
expand our impact on the communities we serve. The FRS Community Grant Program supports projects in communities served by NTCA members such as GRM Networks. We appreciate the dedication and financial contributions of FRS,” said Bailey.
“We are grateful and proud to have achieved a new record in our support for rural communities during this anniversary year,” said FRS Executive Director Pam Becker. “The work these organizations do in their communities is nothing short of inspiring, and it’s an honor to partner with NTCA members to help make these projects a reality. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of FRS than to award the largest ever number of grants to deserving organizations served by NTCA members. I would like to thank our donors for making this possible.”
and Co- president Melissa Dailey.
UPA World Pickleball Championships
Old Glory flying at Five Points
Jennifer Wynne
BRONZE MEDAL WIN for MARY PAGE of Trenton, MO, a member of the Chillicothe (MO) Pickleball Association. Out of 15 State Champion winners from different States and neighboring countries, Mary secured the 3rd place of the Champions Division in the newly concluded PPA WORLD PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS held in Dallas, Texas on November 3-10, 2024.
MARY Championed the singles division of the Show-Me State Senior Games held in Columbia, MO last June 2024, which qualified her to be invited to join the WORLD PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Haley McNamar
The grant was awarded by GRM Networks District Manager Nathan Evans. He is pictured with members of Serve Mercer County. Pictured above on the back row from left to right are Roger Jones; Vice President Mike Tipton; and Co- esident David Dailey. On the front row, left to right are Secretary Sharon Jones; Grant Coordinator Cynthia Beavers; Evans;
Card Showers
A card shower has been requested in honor of Vernon Trump’s 90th Birthday! Please send cards to 3710 E. 28th St. Trenton, MO. 64683
Happy 90th Birthday to Jennie Wilford! Please help us celebrate her very special milestone in December with a birthday card shower. She will enjoy hearing from her friends and family.
Please send cards and birthday wishes to her at: 1809 Eastview Drive, Trenton, MO 64683. Thank you so much!
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Teacup Gnomes
Make an adorable holiday gnome out of a teacup and saucer on Tuesday, December 10 at the Livingston County Library, 450 Locust Street. We willprovide all the supplies.
This adult craft program is being offered at noonand again at 6pm. Registration opens November 25. Please call us at 660-646-0547 or stop by to get your name on the list!
CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI
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Claude Melvin Eckert
Claude Melvin Eckert, age 91, a lifelong resident of Livingston County, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Lake George Senior Living in Columbia, Missouri.
Claude was born on January 30, 1933, to Edwin Mark and Minnie Rachel (Reeter) Eckert in Laredo, Missouri. His family moved to the home farm in 1936. Claude was a 1951 graduate of the Trenton High School in Trenton. He was united in marriage to Wilma Nadine Dunn on May 23, 1954 in Trenton, Missouri. She survives of the home. Claude earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from North East Missouri State University in Educational Administration.
Claude was a member of the Shelburne Baptist Church, Trenton Missouri, where he served as Deacon beginning in 1966. He also served as the Shelburne Cemetery Association treasurer for many years. He was a member of Trenton Masonic Lodge #111, he served as Grand Principal Sojourner of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, Treasurer for the Trenton Masonic bodies from 1971 until 2021, until his entry into assisted care. He was on many other boards of directors, including the Home Exchange Bank Board, the Livingston County Zoning Board, MFA Board and the MO River Valley Steam Engine Association. He began his teaching career at the Hicks School in 1953. He then taught at Mount Pleasant and Sampsel Schools before opening Pleasant View R-6 School with his wife Nadine, his sister, Elizabeth and one other teacher in 1958. He continued to teach and serve as the Principal until his retirement in 1992. He was a farmer at heart and owned and operated a farm adjacent to his family home-place, it is still operational today.
John Chipps, 64, a resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and former resident of Trenton and Spickard, Missouri, passed away at 12:14 A.M., Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at his residence.
Burial was in Half Rock Cemetery northeast of Spickard, Missouri under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary, Trenton, Missouri.
John was born May 1, 1960, in Trenton, Missouri, the son of Billy
In 2021, he endowed the Claude and Nadine Eckert Scholarship fund at North Central Missouri College. He attributes a $50.00 scholarship that Nadine had received from Trenton Junior College as changing the course of their lives. They quietly helped people around the community, by assisting with financial help and guidance. Claude and Nadine were honored at the 2008 NCMC Gala as outstanding alumni honorees. They were also awarded the Northwest Baron of Light award on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in April, 2000. This award was for shedding light on student’s dreams.
Survivors also include his wife, Nadine; one daughter, Claudine Barner and husband John, of Columbia, Missouri; three grandchildren, Leslie deBernardi and husband Zach, of Provo, Utah, Ethan Barner and Andrew Barner of Columbia, Missouri; one brother, Bob Eckert and wife Judy, of Belle, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Eckert; sister, Elizabeth Washburn; and brother-in-law, Nelson Washburn.
Funeral services will be held at Shelburne Baptist, Trenton, Missouri, on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. A scheduled visitation will be held at the Shelburne Baptist Church, Trenton, Missouri, on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Shelburne Cemetery, Trenton, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelburne Cemetery Fund, and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.
John Chipps
Chan and Darletta Jane Dean Chipps. He attended Trenton High School and retired from the DMandE Railroad as a Road Master. He was a member of the Bolivar, Missouri Elks Lodge.
He had a great love for billiards and was the proud owner of PJ Billiards in Trenton, MO, and Broadway Billiards in Bolivar, MO. He also enjoyed fishing and often shared his love for the sport with friends and family.
His survivors include his children: Tabetha Checca and husband Christopher, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Jeramiah Chipps and wife Megan, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Aaron Chipps, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Ylynn Zaragoza and husband Alex, Sedalia, Missouri; Michelle Sitoy, Atlanta, Georgia; and one brother Robert Chipps and wife Norma, Bolivar, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Melvin Conklin Chaffee
Mel Chaffee, an 82 yr old longtime Trenton resident, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at his residence, where he was under hospice care.
He is to be cremated under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary. A visitation is scheduled from 10:00am until noon, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Resthaven Mortuary.
Melvin Conklin Chaffee, Jr was born August 6, 1942 in Lawndale, California to Mel-
vin Sr and Helen (Cordray) Chaffee. On June 1, 1968 he was united in marriage to Judi Chaffee in Chillicothe, MO. Mel worked for the Rock Island Railroad until it's closing, was a Correctional Officer in Cameron and retired from OATS.
Surviving relatives include his wife Judi Chaffee of the home, daughter Katie Chaffee of Liberty, MO, sister Nora Brouhard of Kirksville, MO, grandsons Chanse (Faith) Houghton of Reeds
Spring, MO and Creed (Ally) Houghton of Trenton, MO, and great-granddaughters Pepper Houghton and Claire Houghton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Iris Jacobs and Virginia Jacobs, and in-laws Wilbur and Josephine Shockey.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers are suggested to the St Lukes Hospice or the Green Hills Animal Shelter.
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NCMC Board of Trustees November Meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on November 26, 2024. During the meeting, the Trustees heard communication reports and took action on several items, including surplus, a purchase, and personnel.
In communication reports, Student Senate officers introduced themselves to the board, and Donnie Hillerman, Lesli Collins, and Demetrius Houston discussed housing, campus activities, and residence life. Nate Gamet updated the trustees on flag football and cross country/track. Jenny Lewis provided information on playground equipment installation, Second Harvest distribution, staff training, professional development, recent events, job openings, and enrollment. Dr. Kristen Alley provided information on student involvement and support, the Light the Way event, tutoring center use, MCCA, student registration, and semester wrap-up. Dr. Lenny Klaver provided information on recent meetings, an application report, strategic planning, the Veteran’s Day Roll Call event, the MCCA convention, the health consortium, the Houlne Center ribbon cutting, the Barton project expansion project, the Savannah USDA ren-
ovation, the student center update, and athletics.
In business items, Trustees approved the 1996 MCI 201D3 46-passenger motor coach as surplus property and several IT items as surplus property. Trustees also approved the purchase of property/casualty/liability insurance through the Missouri United School Insurance Council for the 2025 calendar year. Trustees approved the change date for the December board meeting to December 17, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the Frey Administrative Center.
In personnel items, a hire was approved for Head Start for Carsey Brown as a Teacher Aide for Bethany Center. Also, for Head Start, the retirement of Anne Cook, Teacher Aide at Milan Center, was approved. Trustees approved the retirement of long-time employee Head Start Director Sue Ewigman. Trustees also approved hiring Michaela Foster as a nursing instructor, Rebecca Thomas as a clinical instructor, and Kathleen Thompson as an adjunct instructor.
The next regular meeting of the NCMC Board of Trustees will be on December 17, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the Frey Administrative Center on the Main Campus in Trenton, Missouri.
NCMC Student Asa Palmeri Elected Vice President of the Missouri Nursing Student Association (MONSA)
The North Central Missouri College is proud to announce that Asa Palmeri has been elected Vice President of the Missouri Nursing Student Association (MONSA).
MONSA, founded in 1952, is a statewide organization that fosters professional development and leadership skills among Missouri’s nursing students. As a constituent of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA), MONSA provides its members with opportunities to engage in advocacy, network with professionals, and participate in leadership training. The organization’s mission includes promoting nursing education standards, supporting legislative activities, and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
As Vice President, Asa will work alongside the MONSA Board of Directors, which includes 10 elected student leaders and one non-voting consultant appointed by the Missouri Nurses Association. He will help shape initiatives that impact nursing education, support the organization’s annual conventions, and represent Missouri nursing students at state and national levels. This spring, Asa will be representing NCMC and
the nursing students of Missouri at the NSNA Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington, this April. Reflecting on this opportunity, Asa shared:
“I am incredibly honored to have been nominated as the VP for MONSA, and I cannot wait to use my voice and platform to be a positive and strong light in the field of nursing. I want to represent Missouri nursing students with pride as well as be an ambassador for NCMC throughout my tenure. This is an amazing opportunity, and I hope to make the most of my time serving.”
Asa’s election is a remarkable achievement and a reflection of his commitment to nursing excellence, leadership, and advocacy. Asa brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role. Having lived in Jefferson City, Missouri, for most of his life, Asa was homeschooled and attended Lighthouse Preparatory Academy for high school. He earned his LPN license from State Technical College in 2016 and has since gained experience in hospice, mental health, primary care, pulmonary care, and nursing informatics. For the past four years, he has specialized in building and maintaining electronic
medical record systems for large hospitals. Asa’s dedication to advancing his education led him to enroll in NCMC’s Online ADN Program where he could continue to work and expand his education. Asa’s nursing journey is a testament to his determination, passion, and commitment to lifelong learning. Outside of nursing, Asa enjoys traveling, attending Boston Celtics and Kansas City Chiefs games, reading, and going to the movies.
Asa is currently the Nursing Student Representative for the Online Student Nurse Association at NCMC, where he has demonstrated strong leadership skills and offered great support to his peers. Asa plans to continue his education, pursuing a BSN and eventually an MSN in Nursing Informatics after graduating in May.
“Asa is a remarkable student and leader. His enthusiasm for nursing and dedication to his peers make him an excellent representative for NCMC and nursing students across Missouri," shared ADN Director, Sophia Swink. Please join us in congratulating Asa Palmeri on this incredible milestone and wishing him success in his role as MONSA Vice President.
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We are delighted to announce the 70th Wedding Anniversary of
Bill and Lynda Strine, who exchanged vows on December 12, 1954. Over the past seven decades, they have built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter and memories. They are the parents of three children, Jim Strine, the late Jay Strine and Jeanne Reinholz. They have been blessed with five grandchildren, several great grandchildren and in recent years great great grandchildren.
To honor this milestone, the memories, laughter and love that have defined their remarkable life together you are invited to join us on December 14, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Amazing Grace Baptist Church at 2619 Princeton Rd., Trenton, MO 64683. Cards may be sent to the couple at 98 NW 52 nd Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683.
LAREDO NEWS
Submitted by Carol Wilford
Bonna Dittberner attended the Trenton Garden Club on Mon., Nov. 18. The group ate lunch at China I and then exchanged gifts.
On Mon., Nov. 18, Dan Wilford attended two funerals; one for Leman Courtney at Rural Dale Baptist Church; and he officiated one for Opal Swopes at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton.
Jean Hughes, a resident of Sunnyview Nursing Home, was delighted to have her family join her for the Harvest Dinner meal on Fri., Nov. 22. Her son, Chuck Hughes, of Kansas City came, as well as her son, James Hughes, of Lee’s Summit. Also from Lee’s Summit, were her daughter and sonin-law Mary and Richard Binney. Her daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Charles Bowe, of Laredo were also there. Everyone enjoyed the good food and just being together. On Mon., Nov. 18, Charles and Vickie attended a family birthday luncheon
at Murray’s in Chillicothe for Bill Meeker and Stanley Dudley.
Larry and Mona Loyd spent Thanksgiving in Johnstown, CO with their daughter and son-in-law, Kari and Jeff Plessinger and their grandson, Lane, and granddaughter, Logan.
Lisandro and Mary Gonzalez and sons, Sammy, Joshua, and Andrew of Kansas City, KS; John and Ingrid Wilford of Lee’s Summit; and Steve and Naomi Campbell and son, Dustin of Marshall spent Thanksgiving with Dan and Carol Wilford. John and Ingrid stayed until Saturday. On Thanksgiving Day, guests in the home of Bonna Dittberner and her son Brian were Austin and Maria Bates and sons, Lincoln and Leo of Lee’s Summit; Molly Maupin of Kansas City, KS; Hannah Maupin of California; and a college friend of Brian, Stewart Selberg of Knoxville, TN.
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School Board Elections (Public Notice of Filing)
The Spickard R-2 School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 8, 2025, election. Persons interested may file at the superintendent’s office located at 105 North 4th Street, Spickard, MO.
There are (2) three-year terms and (1) twoyear term available.
Filing will begin on December 10, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours; which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Filing will not occur on days that the school district office is closed due to inclement weather or sickness.
Filing will also not occur on the following days when the school district office is closed: December 23, 2024 through December 30, 2024. The last day of candidate filing is December 31, the school district office will be open at 4:00 and filing will end at 5:00.
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The Myers Township Board has openings of trustee, clerk, and two board members for the April 8, 2025 election. Filing period is from December 10th through 31st, 2024. Interested parties may file by contacting Kris Smith, clerk, at 660-616-4688.
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City of Galt candidate filing period for the April 8, 2025 municipal election is December 10, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Two Alderman at Large and Mayor position is available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Galt City Hall during business hours.
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The following is a list of dates that City Hall will be closed: December 25 – all day
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North Central Missouri College To Launch NJCAA-Sanctioned Women’s Flag Football In Fall 2025
North Central Missouri College (NCMC) is proud to announce the addition of NJCAAsanctioned Women’s Flag Football, with the inaugural season slated to begin in Fall 2025. This exciting development for the college and the region is made possible through a generous $10,000 grant awarded by the NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences. The funding will support the establishment of NCMC's women's flag football program, helping to bring a rapidly growing sport to junior college athletics in northern Missouri.
NCMC Athletic Director Nate Gamet expressed his enthusiasm for the new program, stating, “I am very excited to be a part of the women’s flag football movement. Being the first junior college in Missouri to offer this sport is a huge success for NCMC, and I look forward to my role in expanding the sport across Region 16. Flag football has exploded in the Kansas City and surrounding metro areas, and now we can offer an opportunity for these young ladies to further their educational and athletic careers.”
As the first junior college in Missouri to launch a women’s flag football team, NCMC aims to serve as a trailblazer for the sport in the
region, providing aspiring female athletes with new opportunities to compete at the college level while pursuing their academic goals. With support from the NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences, NCMC is positioned to make a significant impact in the community and beyond.
“We are honored to be part of this exciting era for women’s athletics and hope to establish a lasting foundation for women’s flag football in northern Missouri,” said NCMC President, Dr. Lenny Klaver. “This will add to our array of current sports and be another opportunity for our athletic department to bring in athletes that further enhance our campus community. Our vision is to create a pillar of support for this sport and inspire future athletes across the region to pursue their passion for flag football in an environment that promotes both athletic and academic success.”
With the anticipated launch of the team in Fall 2025, NCMC looks forward to providing more information on staffing, recruitment, program development, and upcoming events in the near future. For more information on NCMC Athletics and the new Women’s Flag Football program, please visit NCMCPirates.com.
TMS Boys Basketball Champions!
The Trenton Middle School boys A team took first place at the Princeton tournament held November 19-21. The boys beat Gallatin in the first round, advancing them to the championship against Princeton where they took first place. The girls team also earned third place in the tournament. The team is coached by Travis Mullenix and Jeff Crowley.
GRM Networks ® Distributes $7.8 Million in Capital Credits to Member-Owners
The GRM Networks Board of Directors has authorized the return of more than $5.1 million in patronage capital credits to its member-owners. This includes more than $4.5 million paid to members with service in 2000 and $556,000 paid to members with service in 2023. This year, GRM Networks has also returned $2.7 million to the estates of deceased members. Combined, a total of $7.8 million will be returned to members, or their estates, in 2024.
The December 2024 check distribution marks the 36 th consecutive year GRM Networks has paid capital credits to memberowners. Since 1989, members of the cooperative have received more than $80 million in pa-
tronage capital credits.
GRM Networks proudly supports the local economy through its investments in the communities served such as the payment of local taxes and the employment of more than 100 full-time employees. GRM Networks provides scholarship programs and learning opportunities for area youth, distributes quarterly community improvement grants to local organizations and sponsors numerous community events.
The 2024 capital credit checks will be mailed the third week of December. For more information, or to report a change of address, members may contact Elizabeth Polsdofer at (660) 748-2470.
For more than 70 years, GRM Networks has been
providing powerful and innovative communications solutions to customers in the rolling green hills of Northern Missouri and Southern Iowa while delivering an exceptional customer experience. As a member-owned cooperative, GRM Networks, and its subsidiaries, LTC Networks and SCC Networks, deliver essential fiber-to-the-premise technology to people, businesses, educational institutions, hospitals, municipalities and civic organizations in a 4,500 square mile area. Headquartered in Princeton, Missouri, GRM Networks is committed to promoting and investing in the communities it serves. For more information about GRM Networks, visit grm.net.
Front row from left to right are Treasurer John McCloud; Vice President Mark Yungeberg; President Gregg Davis; and Kyle Kelso. Back row from left to right are Mike Quick; Assistant Secretary Ray Meyer; Tim Lance; Assistant Treasurer Allan Mulnix; and Secretary Bruce George.
Trenton Girls Basketball
Playing North Harrison at the GIT