Trenton Chamber of Commerce

Donations are being sought for the annual community-sponsored fireworks display on July 4th. Donations may be mailed or brought to the Chamber of Commerce at 617 Main St. The Chamber is NOT the sponsor of this event. We only handle the donations.

This week is Trenton’s Community Pride Week. Clubs, organizations, businesses and individuals are working together to clean up our town and community. We greatly appreciate everyone participating in making Trenton look spic-n-span for the upcoming tourist and visitor season.

Solid waste collection is available this coming Saturday, May 4th at 807 E 7th Street in Trenton from 9:00am to 12 noon. The following items will be accepted:

• Tires (must have no rims and be clean and free of debris. Four standard passenger tires per licensed driver accepted at no charge. Additional charges are:
  • Standard passenger tires (or smaller) – $1 each
  • Oversized tires (36″ +) – $4 each
  • Tractor Tires – $10 each
• Appliances ($5 fee for each item):
  • washing machines
  • dryers
  • dishwashers
  • ranges
  • ovens
  • microwaves
  • freezers
  • refrigerators
  • air conditioners
  • hot water heaters

  Refrigerants will be removed by certified technicians prior to disposal. The District will collect scrap metal free of charge.

• Other Items accepted at no charge:
  • Household batteries
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Cell Phones
  • Intact Car batteries
  • Ink cartridges (no broken or cracked cases)

M & M Express Daycare, owned by Roger and Cindy Meyers, will be having an open house at their new daycare tomorrow, April 20th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Their business is located at the old Romper Room location, 721 Emma Street, here in Trenton. Please join us in welcoming them to Trenton and wishing them well in their endeavors.

Are you buying or selling a vehicle? Here’s a little tidbit of information you may not know. If you are buying or selling a vehicle for an amount that is significantly less than market value, you will need a notarized bill of sale. The Department of Revenue has implemented this requirement to reduce the amount of sales tax fraud. When you visit a license office to title your new purchase (valued less than fair market value), please bring the notarized bill of sale with you or you will be sent to get one.

The deadline for entering your garage sale in the community wide sale is looming. Registrations need to be turned into the Chamber by April 17th at 4:00pm to be advertised.

If you need a form, you can download one by clicking the ‘Annual Events’ tab above and selecting ‘Community Pride’ => ‘Garage Sale Form’. You can also stop by our office at 617 Main St. here in Trenton and fill one out. Either way, we do ask that you register in person so we can issue you a yard sign.

Thanks for participating and good luck selling!

Congratulations to our final winners for March Merchant Madness:

Ladonna Sparks ($300 to Orscheln’s or $225 cash)
Jim Price ($300 to Main Stop or $225 cash)
Gary Black ($400 to Mid-States Services or $300 cash)
Seth Cox ($200 to Total Entertainment or $150 cash)
Carrie Evans ($300 to Barnes Greenhouse or $225 cash)
Leanna Wilcox ($300 to Lucky Dog Embroidery or $225 cash)
Patswee Washburn ($300 to Casey’s General Store or $225 cash)
Aaron Shoop ($500 to Hy-Vee or $375 cash)

Please watch in late fall for your chance to buy tickets for our 2014 March Merchant Madness event!!

Here are the winners for week three of our March Merchant Madness:

• 16th – Becky Albrecht ($200 to Trenton Hardware or $150 cash)
• 17th – John Lickteig ($300 to Howard’s Dept. Store or $225 cash)
• 18th – Guy Black ($200 to Lakeview or $150 cash)
• 19th – Jenny Bryant ($400 to Jim’s Building Supply or $300 cash)
• 20th – Kenny Weaver ($200 to Hoffman & Reed or $150 cash)
• 21st – Ed Holt ($300 to Barnes Baker or $225 cash)
• 22nd – James Gross ($200 to Moore’s Home Center or $150 cash)

Congratulations to all the winners this past week!!

Due to the impending cold weather this Saturday the 23rd, the Chamber & TDIA are postponing the Easter Egg Hunt until Friday, March 29th at 5:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you still plan to join us.

There is a correction regarding the time of the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday the 23rd. Activity will begin at 9:30am and is open to children ages birth through 10 years.

We’ve had another week of winners for our March Merchant Madness. Congratulations winners!!

8th – Chuck Jones ($300 to People’s Coop or $225 cash)
9th – Jennifer Stickler ($200 to Trenton Cinema or $150 cash)
10th – Rick Klinginsmith ($300 to Shopko or $225 cash)
11th – Carolyn Whitney ($300 to Shippen Auto or $225 cash)
12th – Grady Raymo ($200 to Moore’s Farm Supply or $150 cash)
13th – Deborah Walker ($300 to T & L Auto Supply or $225 cash)
14th – James Roberts ($300 to TNT Convenience or $225 cash)
15th – John Holcomb ($1200 to LifeFlight Eagle or $900 cash)