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Volume 152, No. 6 - Princeton, MO 64673
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Thomas, Allnutt chosen as Princeton Courtwarming royalty
No cause cited for house fire Residence burned on New Year’s Eve, was owned by sheriff PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
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Seniors Kelby Thomas (left) and Gracie Allnutt were announced as Princeton High School’s Courtwarming royalty following the Tiger basketball teams’ sweep of Albany on Friday night.
An investigation into a New Year’s Eve fire that destroyed a house owned by Mercer County Sheriff Jose Lopez was unable to determine if the incident was arson. Mike O’Connell, communications director for the Missouri Department of Public Safety, said there wasn’t enough evidence for investigators to prove the fire was either intentional or accidental. Because of that, the cause of the fire is officially called undetermined. Terry Purdy, acting chief of the Medicine Creek Fire Protection
District, reported the house was entirely engulfed in flames when his firefighters arrived on the scene on Dec. 31. The house was located southwest of Harris, just inside Mercer County. He added most of the flames had been put out by the time Medicine Creek arrived. Purdy had previously said the cause of the fire was unknown. Jose Lopez asked the State Fire Marshal’s Office and a division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate the matter. Jose Lopez was not a resident of the house at the time of the fire. Elizabeth Lopez was living there, but wasn’t home at the time.
Holt acheives 1,500-point mark
TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph
Princeton senior Talan Holt scored over a Stanberry defender last Tuesday night (Jan. 30). During the fourth quarter, he made a field goal for his 1,500th career point.
Two broods of cicadas to visit Missouri this year LINDA GEIST University of Missouri Extension
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time. These broods last emerged together in 1803 and won’t appear together again for 221 years. That means that your grandchildren’s great-great-great grandchildren likely will be the next group to experience the dual emergence of these cicada broods that appear in 13- and 17-year life cycles, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Tamra Reall. “It will be crazy,” she says, and she can’t wait. Reall is a horticulturist in the Kansas City area and an entomologist known as “Dr. Bug.” Periodical cicadas have the longest known life cycle of any insect. Broods are groups of cicadas that share the same emergence years. Broods receive a number listed as a Roman numeral. Brood XIII only emerges every 17 years while Brood XIX emerges every 13 years. The last time these two particular broods emerged together was when Thomas Jefferson was president, decades before Missouri statehood. The next event will be in the year 2245. Periodical cicadas belong to the genus Magicicada. “No surprise that it’s called
the ‘Magicicada,’ because it’s magical,” says Reall. Emergence will occur in 18 Midwestern states. For the most part, most Missourians will only experience Brood XIX, the Great Southern Brood, which last appeared in Missouri in 2011. Expect them to emerge in late April to early May, says Reall. Those in northeastern Missouri near the Illinois border might see - and hear - both broods. Cicada nymphs stay in the soil for 13 or 17 years, depending on their brood. They emerge when the soil warms to 64 degrees and dig their way out of the ground. They subscribe to the “safety in numbers” approach and emerge all at once. They climb trees, fence posts or anything vertical before shedding their hard skins. Then they head to treetops to mate, lay their eggs and die within four to six weeks. Expect to see cicadas after a spring rain, and expect to see a lot of them - as many as 1.5 million per acre, says Reall. This creates a feeding frenzy for predators and litter so heavy that the sidewalks and highways may need shoveling. Brood XIX, a 13-year brood, has four species. Other states that will see
Brood XIX include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. These will emerge late April through the second week of May. Brood XIII, the Northern Illinois Brood, is a 17-year cicada with three species. It will appear in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and possibly Michigan in 2024. Some stragglers may make their way into southern Illinois and the St. Louis area. Expect emergence midMay through June. The loud sound you hear is from male cicadas as they send out their mating call, which can be as loud as a lawnmower and is unique to its species, Reall says. The synchronized male singing can be louder than a jet engine. With five eyes each, they truly are on the lookout for a mate. They have only four to six weeks from the time they emerge from the soil to ensure the next generation of offspring. Once they mate, the males soon die. After the female lays her eggs in the
tree’s branches, her work is done as well, and she also dies. Her nymphs fall to the ground, burrow into the soil and begin the process all over again. Cicadas are drawn to the vibrating sounds of power tools and lawn mowers. Cicadas, while loud and messy, are harmless to humans and their pets, says Reall. They don’t sting or bite. She warns against using pesticides that will harm birds and beneficial insects such as butterflies, bees and moths. If there is concern about new trees or bushes, protect them with a loose cover of cheesecloth. Reall urges Missourians to help map the cicada emergence using the Cicada Safari app, htpps://cicadasafari.org, created by entomologist Gene Kritsky. Reall also recommends these sites for those who want to learn more: • htpps://www.fs.usda.gov/foresthealth/docs/CicadaBroodInteractiveMap.pdf • htpps://cicadas.uconn.edu/broods
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of Melody Ann Bartsch, Deceased Estate No. 23AI-PR00024 Notice of Grant of Letters of Administration With Will Annexed (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Melody Ann Bartsch, Decedent: On January 30, 2024, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Kelli Judd, Mercer County Public Administrator, was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Melody Ann Bartsch, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The personal representative’s business address and phone number is: 802 E. Main, Princeton, MO 64673, (660) 7483411. The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Trentis E. Miller, 903 Jackson St., P.O. Box 228, Chillicothe, MO 64601; (660) 6460627. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other appicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a defendent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: October 20, 2023 Date of first publication: February 8, 2024 Julie Humphrey Deputy Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. DATES OF PUBLICATION February 8, 2024 February 15, 2024 February 22, 2024 February 29, 2024
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Princeton boys From Page 5 ry 26-8 over the opening 8 minutes. Six players scored and all 11 Tigers continued to play lockdown defense during the second period, as Princeton outscored the Bulldogs 21-8 to build a stunning 31-point halftime lead, 47-16. Princeton finished play under the running clock rule by outscoring Stanberry 20-15 in the second half - 9-3 in the fourth quarter. Talan Holt led all scorers with 24 points, 17 in the first half, and scored his 1,500th career point early in the fourth quarter. Clay Evans scored all of his 18 points (on 7 goals, 4 of them 3s) in the first half. Other scoring: Tyler Coffman 3, Kash Holt 4, Chase Evans 5, John Schreffler 2, Noel Schreffler 8, Boxley 2, Hunter Lowrey 1. Princeton 72, SJ Christian 69
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. The Tigers made their first trip to the east side of home of the Pony Express city memorable, as they scored their final 8 points at the fould line to escape with the GRCW win last Monday (Jan. 29). Clay Evans, who hit 11 of 12 free throws on the night, hit 9-of-11 at the line in the second half, 7-of-11 in the fourth quarter. Princeton, which led Christian 50-49 going to the fourth and outscored the Lions 22-20 during the final period, went 11-of-16 from the stripe late while the Lions were 5-of-7. Another key was stopping Christian’s Vail Fruechting in the second half. Fruechting scored 16 points during the first half - 8 in each quarter - but only hit one goal and scored three points in the second half. Princeton led 16-15 after the first quarter, but the Lions took the second frame 24-20 and led 39-36 at halftime. Five Tigers scored in the third as Princeton rallied 14-10 for their 50-49 lead going to the fourth. Talan Holt was the night’s top scorer with 30 points, 20 in the first half, and Evans poured in 22. Other scoring: Thomas 2, Kash Holt 5, Noel Schreffler 5, Cooper Boxley 8.
Mercer girls From Page 5 points over the middle two stanzas - 7-2 in the second, 15-5 (all free throws) in the third. Mercer led 22-14 and halftime and 37-19 after the decisive third frame. Ashlynn Brown scored 15 of her gamehigh 22 points (and of the Cardinals’ 22) during the third and fourth periods for Mercer. Maddi Fisher chipped in with 14 for the Cardinals. Other scoring: Gracie Rogers 3, Payton Houk 6, Breanna Houk 4. Mercer teams have now have a 12game winning streak over T-C, and are now 27-1 against the Mustangs since the 2008-09 season according to Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) research. Mercer 48, Winston 23
WINSTON, Mo. Mercer controlled the middle two quarters of this HDC contest, played last Tuesday (Jan. 30). Fisher scored 10 of the Cardinals’ 12 first-quarter points, but Winston hung close as Mercer held a two-score lead, 12-8. Four Cardinals shared the scoring in the second, as Mercer outscored the Redbirds 12-2 and led 24-10 at halftime. The Cardinals got 3-point hoops from Brown and Fisher in the third quarter, during which they pulled away with a 14-7 flurry to go up 28-17. Four Cardinals scored during a 10-6 closing kick for Mercer. Fisher led all scorers - and outscored
Winston - with 24 points, and added 10 rebounds for a double-double. Brown finished with 13 points and 6 assists. Other scoring: Payton Houk 6, Bailey Houk 5. Breanna Houk grabbed 6 rebounds. Mercer has now beaten Winston 11 straight times, and is 24-3 against Redbird teams since the 2009-10 season (per MSHSAA).
Princeton girls From Page 5 Albany took the third quarter 10-9 and trailed 38-17, before Princeton claimed the final period 13-5 to seal the win. Addilyn Henke outscored Albany by herself, leading all scorers with 25 points, 19 in the first half. Her 10 buckets (with three 3-pointers) were three more than Albany hit. Macey Lewis reached double digits for Princeton with 10 points. Other scoring: Gracie Mitchell 1, Mikaylee Henke 4, Gracie Allnutt 6, Randa Shanhan 1. Princeton 49, Stanberry 38
PRINCETON, Mo. The host Tigers took solid control of matters in the second quarter last Tuesday (Jan. 30) to capture a double-digit GRCW triumph. Amelia Wallace carried Stanberry through the first half with 11 of the Bulldogs’ 13 points (7 in the first quarter, 4 in the second), but Princeton got contributions from girls during the first half. Gracie Allnutt had 10 points over the opening 16 minutes to lead the way, as the Tigers led 10-7 after the first quarter and 27-13 at halftime after outscoring Stanberry 17-6. Stanberry was able to chip a point off its deficit with an 11-10 third quarter, and pulled to within 8 points in the fourth before Princeton rallied with goals from Macey Lewis and Addilyn Henke and two free throws from Grace Kelly. Two Tigers reached double figures - Addilyn Henke with 17 and Gracie Allnutt with 11. Other scoring: Macey Lewis 8, Mikaylee Henke 2, Audrey Kelly 4, Grace Kelly 7.
SJ Christian 53, Princeton 42
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Chloe Burnham scored 11 of her game-high 17 points during the fourth quarter last Monday, leading Class 1 #9 St. Joseph Christian on a rally that gave the Lions the win. Princeton needed a win to keep its hopes of tying for the conference title intact. Instead, they suffered their second GRCW loss. Christian led 14-10 at the end of the first, but Princeton, with Lewis hitting three buckets, outscored the Lions 11-7 to force a 21-21 halftime lead. Addilyn Henke, who was held to a first-quarter 3 during the first half, scored 8 points and Allnutt added 4 in the third as the Tigers took a 33-32 lead by the end of the period. Burnham then got hot, leading Christian to a 21-9 close. Addilyn Henke led 7 Tigers in scoring with 14 points. Other scoring: Lewis 6, Allnutt 9, Mikalee Henke 5, Audrey Kelly 3, Randa Shahan 3, Grace Kelly 2.
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Obituaries
Darlene Covey
Princeton, Mo.
On Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, Darlene Eunice Covey of Princeton, Mo., passed away at the age of 93. Darlene was born on Dec. 23, 1930, in Graham, Mo. Darlene was the daughter of Charles Perry and Katherine Edna (Miller) Johnson. Before becoming a mother and grandmother, Darlene was a graduate of Cainsville High School in 1948. During the day of July 2, 1954 at Pleasant Ridge Church, Ovie Eugene Covey and Darlene made their eternal vows to one another. Darlene’s love for Ovie was unforgettable. Ovie preceded her in death on July 15, 1987. During her life, Darlene loved being a member of Princeton First Christian Church. Along with loving church, Darlene found happiness being with friends and family, gardening, and listening to hymns while being in the kitchen. Furthermore, Darlene was preceded in death by
her parents; sisters, Arlene Johnson and Arceal Berndt and brothers, Perry Johnson, Ray Johnson, and Don Johnson. Darlene’s memory will last forever with her sons, Kelley Mac Covey and Michael Joe Covey; granddaughters, Ashley Covey, Cheyanea (Travis) Williams, Billie Day, grandsons, Matthew (Lisa) Covey, Daniel Covey; great granddaughters, Krysta, AvaKay, MaKinlee, and Willow. Also, Darlene will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Darlene has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. A memorial service was held Friday, Feb. 2 at Princeton First Christian Church, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.
Peggy Kirby
Trenton, Mo.
Peggy Ann Kirby, 87, a resident of Trenton, Mo., died at 12:37 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing Home, Trenton. Her funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 3 at Rural Dale Baptist Church east of Trenton, Mo. Burial was in Rural Dale Cemetery. Donations may be made to Rural Dale Cemetery,
and may be left with Resthaven Mortuary. Peggy was born Sept. 29, 1936 in Pollock, Mo., the daughter of Glenn and Mabel Riley Robinson. She graduated from Trenton High School. She worked as cook for Trenton High School and then started in the insurance business, starting Callen and Kirby Insurance in 1985, later changing to Kirby Insurance. On October 17, 1954 she was married to Warren Kirby at Trenton, Mo. Her survivors include her husband, Warren, of the home, one daughter Gwen Hamilton and husband Donnie, Cameron, Mo; one son Glen Kirby and wife Val, Trenton; four grandchildren Tiffany Williams and husband Chase, Fairhope, Ala., Jared Hamilton and Mikayla, Cameron, Emily Walker and husband Travis, Cameron, and Adam Kirby, Bonn, Germany; and five great-grandchildren, Wade Walker, Waverly Walker, Calvin Williams, Adelaide Williams, and Warren Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Dale Robinson.
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MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Jan. 22 • Minutes of the Jan. 17 meeting were ap-
proved. Minutes were for the regular open session and a closed session. • Jeffrey Van Gundy questioned commissioners about keeping dispatching in the county. Commissioners presented a letter addressing the issues. They have been working on being able to transfer dispatch to Harrison County in order to keep 911 calls being answered. Judge Matt Krohn had concerns about a delay in dispatching, and commissioners assured him it would be the same system as what was being done - people call in and calls get dispatched. He also was concerned about time restraints with hearings and staffing not being available. Solutions to keep the dispatch and jail in Mercer County were discussed. People want to know why the county has had such a turnover. Sheriff Jose Lopez discussed deputies that had left. There was a discussion if this can come back to Mercer County in the future. The county is looking into a one-year lease with Harrison County. Several expressed concern to pay Harrison County with Mercer County tax funds. Commissioners are trying to make sure 911 calls are answered. There have been multiple problems with staffing. Absentee landowners and problems with personal property tax were discussed. • Commissioners re-
viewed an interlocal agreement for law enforcement dispatching services Harrison County and Mercer County. Prior to the meeting, the agreement was sent to County Attorney Ivan Schraeder for his review. Schraeder also spoke to commissioner Zachary Martin about bidding requirements for dispatching services, and said no bidding is required in this circumstance. The county can contact any county to do services under an intergovernmental agreement, under Section 70.220 RSMo. Schrader also said the county has no choice but to enter into an agreement at this time. A motion was made and seconded to approve and execute the agreement, and commissioners voted to approve it. Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen signed the agreement. • Commissioner Cheston Easter made a motion rescinding an order to place a 911 sales tax issue of 1% on the ballot to provide all authorized service under Section 190.335 RSMo, and calling an election on the question of whether to impose such a tax, and designating the time of holding said election. Commissioners voted to rescind the order, and it was signed.
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and Hashman finished with 13. The win gave the Cardinals to do no worse than tie for the HDC title. They host Grundy County next Monday (Feb. 12) in their last league game; Grundy has two HDC games left.
Mercer 44, Winston 42
WINSTON The Cardinals did some last Tuesdday (Jan. 30) that a Mercer team hadn’t done in what seemed like ages. Beat Winston. Meinecke outscored the Redbirds 14-10 in the fourth quarter, and Mercer’s defense slowed Winston down enough to allow the Cardinals to rally for the win. Mercer hadn’t beaten a Redbird outfit since Jan. 29, 2013, an 83-67 victory at Mercer. Cardinal teams had lost the previous 19 meetings before last week’s breakthrough. Mercer led 10-5 after the first quarter and still led by 5 at halftime, 2318. Winston captured the third quarter 14-7 to take a 32-30 edge with a quarter remaining. Meinecke led the Cardinals’ scoring with a game-high 34 points. Other scoring: Kobe Hill 3, Navari Payton 4, Hashman 4 Wolfe 2.
MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER
National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: Monday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28: 40% chance of rain; 64/40 Friday, Sept. 29: Sunny; 54/33 Saturday, Sept. 30: Mostly sunny; 49/31 Sunday, Oct. 1: Partly sunny; 43 Forecasts reflect daytime high, followed by overnight low. Weather forecasts change often. Check local radio, weather radio, or the NWS website (www.weather.gov) for updates.
We want to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness and love extended to our family recently and the past three years. Thanks for the cards, flowers, food, calls and memorials. Special thanks to Dr. Tammy Hart, the staff at Wright Memorial Hospital, especially the nurses at the Infusion Lab - and the Mercer County Ambulance crew. Thank you to our church family. The Mercer County community is the best!
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Mercer County Health Department (top) and GRM Networks staff participated in Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 2. February is American Heart Month, and Wear Red Day kicks off the celebration by showing support to those with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and is especially prevalent in women - 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease each year. This month, the Health Department encourages everyone to strive for heart health by maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, treating high blood pressure, and getting regular exercise. #WearRedDay #HeartHealthAwareness
Unionville man hurt in Jan. 30 truck wreck Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON A Unionville man was injured, and his truck was destroyed, during a one-vehicle wreck last Tuesday morning (Jan. 30). An online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said that Adam K. McCree, 38, of Unionville was driving a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup west on U.S. 136 about five miles east of Princeton when it began to slide on the frost covered roadway. The pickup went off the right side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned. It returned to the roadway and went off the south side of the road, before coming to rest on its wheels facing north. The pickup was destroyed. McCree received what the report said were minor injuries; the report indicated he was wearing a safety device. Mercer County EMS personnel took him to Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville for treatment. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Highway Patrol at the scene of the 7:15 a.m. wreck.
New items at MC Library Special to the Post-Telegraph
These new titles have been added at the Mercer County Library. Adult fiction: Anna O, Matthew Blake; The Friendship Club, Robyn Carr; One in a Million, Janet Dailey; First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston; The Heiress, Rachel Hawkins; Homes, Marple and Poe, James Patterson; Northwoods, Amy Pease; Random in Death (#58 of the In Death series), J.D. Robb; One Can Know, Kate Alice Marshall; The Fury, Alex Michaelides; Mockingbird Summer, Lynda Rutledge; A Season of Harvest, Lauraine Snelling; The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach, Pam Jenoff; Upside Down, Danielle Steel. Adult non-fiction: The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free, Gregg Olsen The library has also added to its large print, western, children, juniors, young adult, and Amish sections. The library’s Boundless, Libby and Hoopla platforms are open 24/7. An “awesome” snow shark It’s normal to avoid getting too close to a shark but droves of residents in Iowa City, Iowa were attracted by a 20-foot-long sea-going predator recently. They weren’t afraid because in this case the shark was a “snow shark” created by sculptor Carlos Maldonado. After a powerful storm covered the town in heavy snow, it took him four-and-a-half hours to sculpt his Great White and another hour-and-a-half to give it color using acrylic paint. Maldonado told Iowa’s News Now that his kids wanted him to make a snowman but he decided to make something a little more grand.
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Tiger boys finish 3-0 week, take 2nd in GRCW Holt, Evans combine for 65 points 47-point Friday rout of Albany; Holt hits 1,500 level PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph PRINCETON, Mo. Princeton’s
boys completed a Courtwarming sweep and a 3-0 week Friday night, downing Albany 8538 in Grand River Conference West action. The Tigers (18-3, 7-1 GRCW) finished the week, and their conference season,
no worse than tied for second in the 9-team league. Their top two scorers on the season, Talan Holt and Clay Evans, combined for 65 of the Tigers’ 85 points during a game Princeton controlled from the start. Evans hit 6-of-6 3-point shots and scored 21 points in the first quarter as the Tigers buried Albany (6-13, 2-6 GRCW) with a 31-14 opening salvo. He added a “regular” field goal and a free throw over the first 8 minutes.
Princeton’s scoring slowed in the second quarter, but the Tigers managed to get the lead to 20 points at halftime. Holt scored 10 points as they outscored the Warriors 16-13 for a 47-27 halftime cushion. The scoring pace quickened during the third as Princeton, behind 12 points from Holt and 9 from Evans, took the game out of reach with a 26-10 blast that made it a 73-37 gap. The Tigers outscored Albany 12-1
in the fourth quarter played under the running clock mercy rule. Talan Holt led all scorers with 33 points and Clay Evans hit for 32 - 30 in the first and third quarters combined. Other scoring: Kelby Thomas 3, Kash Holt 7, Chase Evans 3, John Schreffler 2, Noel Schreffler 3, Cooper Boxley 2. Clay Evans hit 7 3s and Talan Holt added 4, as 12 of the Tigers’ 31 goals came from be-
hind the arc.
Princeton 67, Stanberry 31
PRINCETON Another blazing offensive start and more tight defense got the Tigers off on the right foot as they easily won their GRCW matchup last Tuesday (Jan. 30). Clay Evans (13 points) and Talan Holt (12) combined for 25 of Princeton’s 26 first-quarter as the Tigers buried Stanber-
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Cardinals close Princeton girls in on HDC title third in GRCW
Mercer boys get 2 HDC wins
Mercer girls beat Tri-County, Winston to remain undefeated in the conference with one game left
Tigers score almost half of their Friday night total in first quarter of Courtwarming win over Albany
PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph JAMESPORT, Mo. Mercer held host Tri-County to one
PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph PRINCETON, Mo. Albany never really got its offense
Cardinals rally past Tri-County after ending 19-game, 11-year losing streak to Winston PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph JAMESPORT, Mo. Mercer’s boys staged a big rally
field goal over the second and third periods last Thursday (Feb. 1), and the Cardinal girls closed in on yet another HDC Conference title with a pull away 47-29 victory. Mercer (16-2, 4-0 HDC) has won 12 of the past 14 league titles, and owns HDC records of 22 titles with 17 outright champioship. The Cardinals host Grundy County next Monday (Feb. 12) for this season’s championship - which would be Mercer’s fourth straight title were the Cardinals to win that game. This was the second consecutive game that Mercer dominated the middle two periods. The Cardinals led T-C (3-16) by just 15-13 after the first quarter, but the Mustangs were then held to 7
going Friday night, hitting just 7 field goals and 22 points over 32 minutes. Princeton matched the point total in the first quarter. Addilyn Henke scored 14 points with 6 field goals in the first quarter, three other Tigers added points and the Tigers stifled Albany defensively to take a 47-22 Grand River Conference West decision. Whoever won the game would finish third in the GRCW, and Princeton’s first-quarter blitz ensured that team would be the Tigers (16-5, 6-2 GRCW). Princeton led 22-1 after the first and never looked back, even though its offense slowed after that. Princeton outscored the Warriors (10-9, 5-3 GRCW, fourth place) 7-6 in the second quarter and led 29-7 at halftime.
in the third quarter last Thursday (Feb. 1), outscoring Tri-County 19-5 to take a lead they never lost in a 5447 HDC Conference victory. The first quarter was virtually even, with T-C holding a 17-15 lead, before the Mustangs (5-15) took the second frame 12-5 for a 29-22 halftime lead. Tyler Meinecke scored 11 points and Wes Hashman added 6 to lead Mercer (11-7, 4-0 HDC) on a 19-5 third-quarter run that put the Cardinals up 41-34, and they were able to shake off the hosts’ efforts of a comeback in the fourth as Brenden Wolfe hit for 6 of Mercer’s 13 points. Meinecke led Mercer’s balanced attack with 20 points, 14 in the second half. Wolfe added 15 points
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6 • Princeton Post-Telegraph • NEWS
February 8, 2024
Changes made to courthouse hours CHESTON EASTER Special to the Post-Telegraph
Significant changes have been made to Mercer County emergency services over the preceding two weeks. After taking over supervision of dispatching services in November 2022, the county commissioners deemed the work untenable to continue in house due to a lack of available local labor in the long term and a persistently unhealthy working environment. Dispatching services moved to Harrison County personnel on Feb. 1, with all emergency calls being deployed back to the Ambulance District and Sheriff’s Office that both provide county-wide service, and the four local fire protection districts within Mercer County. Emergency dispatching services have been contracted through a joint agreement with the Har-
PHS Class of 1978 hold September reunion
Commissioner’s Corner rison County commissioners and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. Daily oversight will be provided by Sheriff Trevor Place, a native of Mercer County and a graduate of Princeton R-5. Mercer County commissioners felt strongly that the long-term continuity of emergency dispatching services was only viable through a multi-county operating arrangement. A spillover effect of losing 24-7 local dispatching services, that had been housed in the basement of the courthouse, will be truncated public business hours for the courthouse building, now open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Individual elected officials will continue to work and operate their offices as they see fit, but will be available to serve the public during
the revised 40 hours per week. Next time… When are the 2024 filing deadlines for primary and general elections for Mercer County public offices? Cheston Easter is Mercer County’s 1st District commissioner.
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The Princeton High School Class of 1978 held their 45th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at the Country Wood Hearts and Lace Event Center. Those in attendance were: Russell and Krista (Robinson) Place, Norwalk, Iowa; Dave Davenport, Grand Island, Neb.; Sharon (Cunningham) Rassel, Wichita, Kan.; Terry and Renee Rouse, Osborn, Mo.; Ken McAninch, Holden, Mo.; Pam (Newby) Nelson, Knob Noster, Mo.; Paul and Kim Higdon, Rushville, Mo.; Roma (Nelson) Jones, Salem, Mo.; Frank and Linda Holt, Harris, Tammy (Nelson) Donelson, Dave and Paula (Mabe) Dennis, Spencer and Dr. Tammy Hart, Olin and Linda (Tilley) Delameter, Greg and Dena (Johnson) Reger, Dwayne and Diane (Prichard) Place, Clay and Jean (Putrah) Collings all of Princeton; and Cynthia (Scarpitta) Beavers, Beckie (Antle) Stark, both of Mercer; Dan Whisler. The evening was spent visiting and taking pictures. From left: FRONT- Jean (Putrah) Collings, Linda (Tilley) Delameter, Tammy (Nelson) Donelson, Dena (Johnson) Reger, Krista (Robinson) Place, Diane (Prichard) Place, and Roma (Nelson) Jones; CENTER - Paula (Mabe) Dennis, Sharon (Cunningham) Rassel, Danny Whisler, Beckie (Antle Stark, Pam Newby Nelson, and Cynthia Scarpitta Beavers; BACK - Dave Davenport, Spencer Hart, Terry Rouse, Frank Holt, Kenny McAninch, and Paul Higdon.
OATS Transit gets $2,000 grant JILL STEDEM Special to the Post-Telegraph COLUMBIA, Mo. OATS Transit, a Missouri based not-for-profit transportation provider, announced that it has received a grant from MFA Oil Founda-
tion totaling $2,000. These funds will be used toward the local match for a new vehicle coming this spring. Since 1971, OATS Transit has provided transportation for work, medical ap-
pointments, essential shopping, and other community resources to rural residents of any age. “We are pleased that MFA Oil Foundation is supportive of our mission to ensure people have access to community resources,” said Dorothy Yeager, OATS Transit executive director. “We are grateful that the MFA Oil Foundation is able to help us with the local match needed to purchase our replacement vehicles. For more information about OATS Transit please visit their website at www.oatstransit.org or find them at facebook. com/oatstransit.
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February 8, 2024
OrGaniZatiOns Ragan-Hickman
Ragan-Hickman American Legion Post 477 and Auxiliary held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 29 at the Ragan-Hickman American Legion Community Center. Members present were Betty Bagley, Paula Hayes, Ronald Hoover, Sandy Hull, Robert Wilson, LeRoy Mayes, Stacy Bagley, Gary Eastin and Suzanne Eastin, and two guests. The annual Sweetheart Dinner is scheduled for
Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at Crazy Horse Café. All members are invited to attend with their spouses/significant others. Therefore, there will not be a meeting in February so that puts the next meeting on March 25, at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Community Center.
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MELANIE CHANEY
The Cainsville Community Betterment committee is planning a history day at the school on Friday, Sept. 13. They plan to have demonstrations by individuals to showcase past arts Such as knife making, quilting, etc. They will also take the students around town telling them the history of their hometown. What they need are volunteers to help keep everything flowing. They need to hear from people before their next meeting. tText or call Dawn King, 660868-0799 or Louise Kellner, 660-373-0153 by Feb. 11 to let them know if you or anyone else is willing to help so they have an idea as to whether or not to pursue this event. Ed and Louise Kellner took a trip to Palmetto, Fla., with another couple Jan. 10-22. They visited Ed's sister and husband while there. They did some sightseeing also. They came home to a drive full of snow, so Ed had to get on the John Deere and clean the driveway before they could get into their home. Quite a change from Florida. Virginia Humphrey and Brenda Hines attended a surprise party for Alan Teeter on Jan. 21. The party was given by Patsy
Ruis and held at the Eckard’s Community Building in Bethany. Friends and family gathered for food and fun as they congratulated Alan on his milestone birthday. Alan was the painter who did much of the work on the east side of the square few years ago, as well as work for Brenda at the cottage. Larry Polley, Paul Mouzakis, Austin Vaughn, and Michelle and Stephanie Boswell left Friday morning for fire school in Columbia. They learned a lot and had some fun. Just as they got back to town, Stephanie was about to drop Austin off first when they got a call out. They went straight past his house to the fire station. This was Michelle’s first fire and ride in the pumper. Approximately 40 people attended the first birthday party for Lakelynn and Lilah Chaney at the Cainsville Community Building on Feb. 3. Their birthday was actually Jan. 8, but the weather did not permit us to party. Lila McLain went to the home of Bryan and Ronda Pash for a late family Christmas dinner and gift exchange on Jan. 28. Others attending were Morgan and Sherri McLain Lenexa, Kan.; Walker and Emily McLain, Kansas City, Mo.; Kaylynn, McKinley and Berkeley
Wolf, Maysville,; Kay and Randall Thomas, Joe, Page, Carson, Hunter Eades, Joshua, Sawyer, and Jackson, and an afternoon visitor was Taylor O’Neill. Morgan McLain was an overnight guest of his mother Lila McLain on Jan. 22. He took her to Kirksville for her eye doctor appointment on Jan. 23. Sunday, Feb. 4 visitors of Lila McLain were Kay Thomas, Ronda Pash and Page Eads. The senior class is selling valentine items to be delivered to school and around town on Valentine’s Day. Contact the school for more information. The Harrison County Spelling Bee will be Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cainsville R-1 school. The following students that will participate: fifth grade - Mia Arndt, Brailyn Hamilton; sixth grade - Haylee Chapman, Eden Cain; seventh grade, Karly Bennett & Logan Francis; and eighth grade Jaydon Wonsetler, Avarie Thompson. The last home basketball games and Senior Night will be Feb. 13. Districts start Feb. 19. Junior high scholar bowl is also underway. The next meet will be at Winston on Feb. 14. February is sign up time for summer softball, baseball and T- ball. For information call Glenda Mercer, 660-893-5391
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Monday, Feb. 12: cheeseburger/bun, potato wedges, peas and carrots, pineapple. Tuesday, Feb. 13: ham macaroni and cheese, buttered California blend, three bean salad, baked apples. Wednesday, Feb. 14: salisbury steak, mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, sliced bread, strawberry applesauce, cookie. Thursday, Feb. 15: chicken parmesan with noodles and meat sauce, side salad, green beans, cutie oranges. Friday, Feb. 16: smothered pork chop, stuffing, glazed carrots, spinach, Reva’s bread pudding, assorted fruit.
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8 • Princeton Post-Telegraph • NEWS
February 8, 2024
Wright Memorial Foundation offers scholarships Special to the Post-Telegraph
TRENTON, Mo. The Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce the continuation of the scholarship program for area residents. Students already enrolled in or admitted to a degree program in a health care field are eligible for the scholarship. The Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 for the purpose of encouraging qualified individuals to pursue or enrich a career in the health care field. Scholarships are awarded annually.
Each $1,000 scholarship requires recipients to share their grades and/ or school status if requested by the Auxiliary. A student may apply for and receive this award each year throughout his/her degree program. To be eligible for the scholarship candidates must have been accepted into an accredited two- or fouryear college or university health care program and must provide a copy of the program acceptance letter from the college or university they are attending. Applications also require biographical information, a short essay, and two letters
of recommendation. The Wright Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship is open to anyone meeting the above criteria whose permanent address is in a zip code that begins with 646xx or 635xx. Scholarship applications must be postmarked or received by Monday, April 1. Applications can be found at saintlukeskc.org/wright-application. Any questions can be directed to Denise Hamilton at 660-3585723 or dhamilton@saintlukeskc. org.
TELEGRAMS The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 in the high school library. The Princeton City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at City Hall. The North Mercer County R-3 Board of Education will meet Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. in the school library. TELEGRAMS is a FREE service the Princeton PostTelegraph provides for clubs and service organizations to promote their activities. Deadline for next week’s paper is Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. For the best results, we suggest that items held on Wednesday or Thursday be submitted for publication the week before your event. Example: If your event is on Wednesday, Feb. 14, it should have been publicized in this week’s newspaper.
Missouri’s purple paint law an alternative to posting “No Trespass” signs JOE KOENEN Special to the Post-Telegraph
UNIONVILLE I plan to continue a discussion on boundary issues today with the purple paint law in Missouri. I want to thank an old friend who lived here but is now in Florida for mentioning this topic to me. The purple paint law in Missouri was enacted several years ago as an alternative to posting “no trespassing signs” on your land. It, along with the purple paint, makes it a first class felony instead of a third if someone comes onto your land without permission. First class trespass has a higher fine and penalties
than does 3rd class trespass. The actual law is located at Chapter 569.145 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Remember, however, that a landowner or leasee has a higher obligation with minors and invitees (persons you invite onto your property) than you do with trespassers. So, what are the requirements if you want to do the purple paint marks? (1) The marks must be a minimum of 8 inches long and placed no lower than 3 feet off the ground or more than 5 feet above the ground. (2) They can be placed on fence posts or trees but not buildings or at least buildings are not mentioned in the statute. (3) Paint marks must be
readily visible to anyone approaching the property so not hidden. (4) The paint marks cannot be farther than 100 feet apart on the property. Some other issues are the paint is available in many hardware and other stores in Missouri but must be a pinkish purple that is the right color. Ask for purple paint law paint. If both landowners agree to do this, it can be painted on both sides of the post. If not, you can put it on your side but make certain it is visible to someone coming onto the property and maybe include some no trespassing signs also. A class one trespass charge can carry with it up to a
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$500 fine or up to 6 months in jail. There is a more detailed information on this at www.extension.missouri.edu and type in “purple paint.” Contact me 660-6266923 or koenenjoe@outlook.com if you have any more questions. Fishy fish What’s that in the waters of Pawleys Island, South Carolina? Even the experts at the Marine Resources Research Institute in Charleston don’t have an answer. They admitted that they are “stumped.” But the news anchors at a local TV station appear to have determined it is a “sea slug” of sorts.
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