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SOFTBALL TIGERS EDGED IN DISTRICT QUARTERFINALS: 2 - TIGER FOOTBALL LOSES BIG: 3
R-3 board hires math teacher for rest of year Purdun to teach grade 7-12 classes beginning Dec. 4, after special meeting held last Thursday PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
MERCER During their regular monthly on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the North Mercer County R-3 Board of Education held a closed session to discuss personnel. As a result, the board held a brief meeting last Thursday morning (Oct. 19) and employed a mathematics teacher the rest of the 2023-24 academic year. During the latter meeting, the board employed Kasen Purdun of rural Princeton will teach math classes for grades 7-12, starting Monday, Dec. 4. Purdun, a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, will replace Nancy Claycomb in the math position. Claycomb’s resignation was approved during the Oct. 10 meeting, pending her signing a separation agreement, Oct. 10 meeting Representing the city of Mercer, Randy Michael and Anthony McFee met with the school board to talk about landscaping options for the north side of the old preschool house, which is going to be moved. The ditch will need to be moved south, and moving an electric pole was discussed. Michael said the city would work with the school district. Superintendent Wade Hall will set up a meeting with Grundy Electric, the city and school district.
• The district’s CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) committee met during September, with two goals being revised and another goal was adjusted. • Hall asked for, and received permission, to begin to seek bids for a new or used bus. The district will seek bids on a 53-passenger bus, with the bids to be placed in a sealed document and submitted by Dec. 1. Bids will be opened and discussed during the board’s December meeting. Board members wants information about how many miles the bus that will be traded in is driven annually, and maintenance costs. Hall said most buses come with two-year warranties. He also said there’s a “huge” push for electric buses. There is 100% reimbursement for districts that buy an electric bus through certain grant programs. Hall said that while he isnt sold on electric buses, he wanted to share information to the board. • Six policy updates were reviewed and approved, and one new policy was added. The new policy concerns the food service program. Policy updates involve the board secretary’s duties; counseling; employment references; programs for students who are homeless, migrant, English learners, See Lead testing, Page 7
Splendid season has sad ending
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Princeton High School coach Mike Schmidli (third from left) spoke to a sad bunch of Tiger softball players after their season ended last Monday (Oct. 16) after Worth County rallied from deficits of 4-0 and 5-2 to eke out a 6-5 victory in the quarterfinals of the Class 1, District 8 tournament in Stanberry, Mo. The loss ended the Tigers’ school record of four-straight district titles and state tournament appearances. A story and more photos can be found on Page 2.
Highway Patrol urges Halloween for parents, children and partiers Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. It’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and cartoon characters are planning their night of trick-or-treating. While some local events take place in large parking lots the weekend prior, many trick-or-treaters will be out on Halloween night. It’s imperative that drivers and pedestrians stay alert. Young children excited by Halloween could dart in front of a vehicle. Slow down and drive with extra caution. Expect an increase in the number of
slow-moving vehicles in neighborhoods as motorists pick up and drop off trick-or-treaters. Please be courteous and stay alert for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers - when you’re driving, keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone! Parents, please remind children to approach only familiar houses that are well-lit. Remind them they should never enter a stranger’s house or vehicle. Consider trick-or-treating with your children for their safety and because it’s a fun way to spend an evening. Give some thought to safety when choosing a costume. Consider using make-up rather than wearing
a mask, which can obstruct a child's vision making it difficult to see an oncoming car. A light-colored costume is easier for drivers to see at night and adding reflective tape to dark costumes makes them visible. Flame resistant costumes are encouraged. All trick-or-treaters are reminded to watch for traffic while they are out and about this Halloween. Remember to look both ways when crossing the street. Use sidewalks wherever possible and trick-or-treat while it is light outside. If you do go out after dark, increase your visibility by using a flashlight and wearing a light-colored costume. An adult should
always accompany small children, and older children should stay in groups. Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t hamper
your vision. If you attend a Halloween party that includes alcohol, designate a sober driver for the trip home. Alcohol, even in small amounts, slows reaction time and dulls the senses. Driving after you've had alcohol could have a sad and possibly deadly result.
NO TIGER FOOTBALL THIS WEEK Many Missouri high school football teams begin postseason district play this week, in both 8-man and 11-man, but the Princeton Tigers aren’t one of them. The Tigers are the #3 seed in 8-man District 8, which is a five-team district. There is one game in that district this week, #5 Paris at #4 Knox County. The winner plays at #1 Schuyler County on Nov. 3, while Princeton will play at #2 North Shelby (Shelbyville) that night.
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PRINCETON SOFTBALL: Worth County rallies
Championship streak ends in District 8 semis Worth County rallies from 4-0 hole to beat Tigers 6-4 to end Princeton’s 4-year reign as a district champion PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
STANBERRY, Mo. Even with Missouri’s change in its postseason system that cut the number of districts in half (from 16 to 8), the Princeton Tigers felt they had a legitimate chance to extend their school record of winning four straight titles. And until the bottom of the seventh inning last Monday night (Oct. 16), the Tigers were in position to at least play in a championship game for the sixth consecutive season. But #1-seed Worth County (aka WoCo) had other plans, and finished a comeback from a 4-0 deficit with a 2-run rally in the bottom of the seventh to take a 6-5 win in the semifinals of the Class 1, District tournament. With her team trailing 5-4,
Kirsten Tracy led off the WoCo seventh with an infield single after both umpires said she beat the throw to first base. Kynah Steele was then hit by a pitch from Princeton pitcher Kelsey Goodin, but the #5-seed Tigers got an out on a soft line drive hit by Brylee Rush. Autumn Cousatte was then hit with a pitch, but the Tigers got the inning’s second out when Lewis threw out a runner at the plate on a ball hit by Keira Hardy. Up came sophomore Rylee Ruckman, one of a bunch of underclassmen in the WoCo lineup. She ripped a double past Tiger third baseman Faith Siemer down the line to plate the tying and winning runs to end Princeton’s title hopes. How the game unfolded Early one, it was all Princeton (15-9) took a 4-0 lead after three innings. In the top of the first (the Tigers were the designated “visiting” team due to their lower
seed), Siemer singled to score Macey Lewis, and Emma Walkup’s infield grounder scored Grace Kelly, giving Princeton a 2-0 lead. Siemer gave Princeton a 4-0 lead in the top of the third, blasting a home run over the left field fence that scored Kelly ahead of her. Goodin, who was dominant through the first three innings, gave up 2 runs in the bottom of the fourth as WoCo began to rally. The Tigers scored their final run in the top of the fifth on an RBI single by Hannah Meighen that scored Riley Clark for a 5-3 Princeton lead. Worth County added two runs in its half of the fifth, before WoCo staged its final rally. Princeton’s scorer had the Tigers making 8 errors, causing all 6 WoCo runs unearned. She struck out 5 batters, over 62/3 innings. Siemer had half of the Tigers’ 4 hits.
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A key play in Worth County’s 7th-inning rally came when freshman Kristen Tracy (#32) barely beat the throw to Tiger first baseman Riley Lewis. Tracy later scored the tying run on a 2-out, 2- RBI double by Rylee Ruckman that ended the game.
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Worth County’s shortstop could do nothing but watch as Princeton’s Faith Siemer (#14) rounded second base after hitting a third-inning 2-RBI home run during the Class 1, District 8 semifinals.
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Princeton’s infield surrounded pitcher Kelsey Goodin (#28) during the third inning of the District 8 semifinals. Also shown are Faith Siemer (left), Addy Henke (#20), Macey Lewis (#2) and Riley Clark; not shown is catcher Emma Walkup.
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PRINCETON FOOTBALL: Worth County contines on roll
Worst Tiger loss ever? West GRC champion ends regular season with eight-straight wins and is the #2 seed in its district PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
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Friday’s Tiger/Worth County game was played as a JV game during the second half. Here, Princeton’s James Shoemate (#34) pursues Worth County’s No. 2 quarterback.
TERRI KELLY Princeton Post-Telegraph
Grace Kelly looked ahead after reaching first base on a walk.
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PRINCETON, Mo. Football has been played by Princeton High School teams since at least 1915, probably a bit longer. No Tiger team has been beaten as badly, at least by any and all available records, as the Tigers were on Friday night on Eddie Allen Field. No. 3-ranked Worth County (WoCo, for the rest of this report) scored on all its full possessions, including three by its JV unit in the second half, and handed Princeton a 94-6 beatdown in the final West Grand River Conference of the 2023 season. Princeton went into game without four defensive starters, including twoway star Talan Holt plus Kelby Thomas, Ethan Rhoades and Cooper Boxley, and WoCo’s already powerful offense took full advantage by piling up 605 yards of total offense - 332 rushing, 273 passing. The WGRC champions’ defense limited Princeton (3-6, 3-4 conference, fifth place) to a mere 18 yards of offense, including minus-38 yards rushing. WoCo (8-1, 7-0), having clinched the league title the previous week with an easy win over King City and a 24-point upset Albany loss to Pattonsburg, scored on three series over the first 6 minutes of the first quarter on runs of 2 and 8 yards, plus a 40-yard pass, and converted all three 2-point attempts for a 24-0 lead at the 6:20 mark. Princeton got its offensive highlight after WC’s third score, a 65-yard drive that featured completions of 32 and 17 yards to Corbin Powell from Clay Evans, and a 13-yarder to Navari Payton. The 17-yarder to Powell came at the 2:23 mark for the Tigers’ lone score, after the 2-point try failed. WoCo got two more touchdowns by the end of the period, on runs of 39 yards with 1:30 left and 11 yards with 10 seconds remaining. Both extra points tries were successful as the visitors led 40-6 at period’s end. Worth County scored five more touchdowns during the second quarter for a 70-6 halftime lead. They got a 2-yard TD run and 2-point pass with 9:49 left, and added a 13-point run and 2-point run at the 7:58 mark for a 56-6 cushion.
Later, a 54-yard heave and a 2-point throw increased to spread to 64-6. After stopping the Tigers again, WoCo scored on a 30-yard pass with 2:18 left before halftime. This time, the visitors tried to kick an extra point, a play seldom seen in 8-man. A bad snap ruined the play, and a rushed pass fell incomplete, but it really didn’t much matter - WoCo led 70-6 at halftime. With the 35-point, running clock mercy rule in effect, the teams used the second half as a JV game, and WoCo scored on all its three possessions. A pair of 60-yard scoring plays, first a run, then a pass, plus two more 2-point plays, took the margin to 86-6 with just over 3 minutes left in the third quarter. The scoring ended - finally - with 3:40 left in the game on a 24-yard TD pass and 2-point run. What’s next Because of its top-3 finish in the District 8 standings, the #3-seed Tigers get two weeks to heal physical and mental wounds before starting postseason play next Friday, Nov. 3. They’ll make the long trip to Shelbyville to play #2-seed North Shelby in one of the district semifinals. #1-seed Schuyler County will play the winner of this week’s first round game, the #4-seed/#5-seed matchup (Paris at Knox County) in the other Nov. 3 semifinal. • Because of an opening night loss, Worth County is the #2 seed in District 7 behind Platte Valley. Preston Cole has been involved with Princeton High School sports coverage in the Post-Telegraph over parts of six decades since his debut on Dec. 14, 1972. He’s in his 50th consecutive season of having an association with Princeton football.
STATISTICS OFFENSE Rushing: Chance Evans 2-5; Navari Payton 7-5; James Shoemate 1 (minus 1); Tyler Coffman 2 (minus 9); Clay Evans 9 (minus 38). Passing: Cl. Evans 6 of 19, 56 yards, 1 TD; Ch. Evans 0 of 6, 1 INT. Receiving: Corbin Powell 2-49, 1 TD; Payton 2-13; Kash Holt 1-2; Coffman 1 (minus 8) . DEFENSE (tackles listed as solo, assists and total) Tackles: Coffman 5/2/7, Holt 2/2/4, Kole Lewis 2/1/3, Payton Miller 2/0/2, Nico Rubio 2/1/3, Cl. Evans 1/0/1, Powell 1/0/1, Gavin Stockman 1/0/1, Michael Parsons 1/0/1 Lance Montgomery 0/2/2, Chanse Glenn 0/2/2.
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Breakfast is available to all students. It is served with a choice of 1% white milk or skim chocolate milk. Cereal is available as an option every day except where noted. Fruit and juice are available every day. Nutri-grain bars are available on select days.
Monday, Oct. 30: scrambled eggs, toast. Tuesday, Oct. 31: pancakes, sausage patty. Wednesday, Nov. 1: donuts, yogurt. Thursday, Nov. 2: breakfast burrito, hash browns. Friday, Nov. 3: biscuits, sausage gravy.
Lunch is served with the choice of 1% fat-free white milk or fat-free chocolate milk. Students in grades K-5 have the choice of a peanut
October 26, 2023 butter and jelly sandwich or the menu entree. Students in grades 6-12 have the option of a chef salad or the entree every day unless noted. All bakery items are whole wheat or whole grain. Fruit is served with lunch.
Monday, Oct. 30: chicken nuggets or breaded ravioli, buttered carrots, tater tots. Tuesday, Oct. 31: teriyaki chicken or pizza, steamed California blend, brown rice. Wednesday, Nov. 1: chicken fajita or hamburger, Spanish rice, buttered carrots. Thursday, Nov. 2: cheeseburger casserole, peas, cottage cheese, hot roll. Friday, Nov. 3: hot dog or fish sandwich, potato wedges, baked beans, dessert. MERCER
Breakfast is served with orange juice and white or chocolate milk. Cereal is an optional entree.
Mondays: egg entree. Tuesdays: cereal, toast. Wednesdays: breakfast roll. Thursdays: sausage, pancakes. Fridays: biscuits, gravy.
Lunch is served with milk. A salad bar and fruits and vegetables are available every day, except where noted. Students in grades PK-6 will have the choice of option A or a chef salad. Students in grades 7-12 will have the choice of either option or a chef salad.
Monday, Oct. 30: a) corn dog; b) chicken wrap; steamed broccoli. Tuesday, Oct. 31: a) chicken fried steak; b) chicken patty; mashed potatoes, white gravy, green beans, roll. Wednesday, Nov. 1: a) hot ham and cheese sandwich; b) meatball sub; tater tots. Thursday, Nov. 2: a) McRib sandwich; b) chicken sandwich; baked beans. Friday, Nov. 3: a) fish sandwich; b) tenderloin sandwich; corn. CAINSVILLE Breakfast is served with fruit, juice, and milk. Mondays: breakfast burrito, cereal, toast. Tuesdays: french toast with syrup and peanut butter, turkey sausage. Wednesdays: cereal, toast, hash brown patty,
scrambled eggs. Thursdays: pancake, turkey sausage. Fridays: biscuits, gravy. Lunch is served with milk. Fruits and vegetables are available every day, and students are required to have at least one cup of either on their tray.
Monday, Oct. 30: tuna salad sandwich, chips. Tuesday, Oct. 31: Halloween menu. Wednesday, Nov. 1: not available. Thursday, Nov. 2: not available. Friday, Nov. 3: not available.
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DIVISION II CIRCUIT COURT Judge Matthew Krohn
NOTES: Persons listed in this report are Missouri residents unless otherwise noted. Addresses shown are those of the defendants on the day their cases were heard.
Tuesday, Oct. 17 • State vs. Lorrie Dolan, Milan: Dolan failed to appear for a probation violation hearing involving her convictions on two counts Class A misdemeanor passing bad check. A warrant for her arrest was ordered issued, with bond set at $500 cash on each count. • State vs. Donnie E. Gannon, Princeton: Gannon appeared for a disposition hearing for his guilty pleas on charges of Class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (prior offender) and Class D misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended (first offense). At his request, cause continued to Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. for a probation violation hearing and disposition. • State vs. Gunnar William McLain, Cainsville: McLain appeared with an attorney for a counsel status hearing on charges of Class A misdemeanor operated vehicle on highway without a valid license (second offense) and Class B misdemeanor careless and imprudent driving. At his request, cause continued to Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. for discovery and a plea or trial setting. • State vs. Michael Earl Houk, Princeton: Houk appeared for a case review for his 2022 convictions on Class A misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree domestic charges (first or second offense), and resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop. At his request, cause continued to Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. for a probation violation hearing. Houk also appeared for a preliminary hearing on a 2023 Class E felony charge of first-degree harassment. At his request, cause contin-
ued to Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. for a case review which could include plea negotiations, a plea or trial setting, or disposition. • State vs. Kyle Ray Nickell, Humeston, Iowa: Nickell appeared for plea or trial setting for Class A misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense). He entered a plea of guilty. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was ordered to pay $300 to the county law enforcement restitution fund plus $94.60 in court costs within 30 days. A file review was scheduled for Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. to check payment. • State vs. Justin Tyler Sharp, Mercer: Sharp did not appear for probation violation hearings involving his 2022 convictions on two Class A misdemeanor counts for driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense). Warrants for his arrest were issued, with bond set at $250 in each case. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the cases were taken up, and the court, being satisfied there was good cause to recall the warrants because Sharp provided proof there was a legitimate reason he was unable to appear, ordered the warrants be recalled. An appearance was set for Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. • State vs. Kristine Marie Ward, Princeton: Ward had submitted a written guilty plea for Class C misdemeanor speeding (exceeded limit by 11-15 mph), and was sentenced to pay a fine and court costs; amounts were not available. The hearing was canceled. • State vs. Kirby Wayne Eastin, Mercer: Eastin did not appear for a preliminary hearing on two Class D felony charges of second-degree arson; he was not scheduled to appear until 1:30 p.m. His attorney, Allan Seidel, was in court and requested a continuance due to a scheduling conflict. Cause continued to Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. for plea negotiations, a plea
or trial setting, or disposition. • State vs. Judy K. Duryea, Cainsville: Duryea appeared for a bench trial for Class B misdemeanor peace disturbance (first offense). The trial was held and she was found guilty. She was ordered to pay a $250 fine, $107.50 in costs and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment. • State vs. Wendy N. Mitchell, Bethany: Mitchell appeared for a criminal setting on charges of Class A misdemeanor delivery or possession of item at a county or private jail or correctional center which prisoner is prohibited from receiv-
ing, and Class B misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, and failure to drive on right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient width causing immediate threat of an accident. At her request, cause continued to Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. for disposition. Mitchell also appeared for a hearing in her lawsuit against the Director of Revenue, State of Missouri. Her attorney, Benjamin Arnold, told the court he had served notice to the respondent, and requested the matter be continued to Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. in Mercer County Circuit, which
is when Mitchell’s criminal case is scheduled to be heard. She plans to appear in person, and Arnold’s request to appear via Webex was approved. • State vs. Triston Jennings, Princeton: Jennings appeared for a probation violation hearing involving his convictions for Class D misdemeanor stealing (value less than $150 and no prior stealing offense) and two counts Class B misdemeanor peace disturbance (first offense). At his request, cause continued to Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. Jennings also appeared for a plea hearing on charges of Class
B misdemeanor trespass on real property properly mared as required by law, and Class A misdemeanor resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop. At his request, cause continued to Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. for a plea or trial setting.
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National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 Thursday, Oct. 26: 1/2’ to 3/4” rain; 69/60 Friday, Oct. 27: Mostly cloudy; 63/39 Saturday, Oct. 28: 40% rain chance; 47/41 Sunday, Oct. 29: 70% rain chance; 48/31 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.
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Kay and Randal Thomas enjoyed lunch with Lila McLain on Sunday. Walker Thomas visited his grandmother Lila from Oct. 10-12, helping with chores and doing research on Cain Cemetery. CWF of the Christian Church met Oct. 19th with seven members in attendance. The hostess and worship leader was Lila McLain, and the project is the Show Me Children's Home. A nice crowd attended the Cainsville trunk or treat on the square Sunday night. There was a hayride and hot dogs and s’mores too! Everyone who helped out or attended is greatly appreciated. Herman and Melanie Chaney attended the Missouri Day car show at Trenton on Sunday. They visited with friends while they were there. After the car show, they went to see Mildred Chaney before they left Trenton. 2023 Cainsville R-1 graduate Jay Walter just got back from Marine basic training in San Diego, Calif. He is doing well. Shane and Hilarie Vaughn and Nick Booth attended the Mo-Kan drags this weekend in Asbury, Mo. They enjoyed all the cars, the racing and the good friends. Roger and Vanya Skroh and Bart Skroh went to St. Joseph to see Miles Mathews, the new son of Mike and Karen. He is just as sweet as can be and his big sis is just over the moon for him. Visitors of Helen Frisbie and Richard have been Puddy and John Hart, Ken and Barb Crawley, Sandy Alexander, Jack and Linda Hague, Sonja
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Grooms, Dena Finney. Also, an update - after hip surgery, Helen is recuperating very well! Visitors of Lee and Pheobe Everett were their grandsons Conner, Brenden and Ethan. There are junior high basketball game on Oct. 24 at Ridgeway, there is a junior high basketball game at home on Oct. 30, and at North Harrison on October 31. Some members of the Cainsville R-1 FFA will be attending the National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., starting Nov. 1. The Cainsville R-1 school will host a Veterans Day presentation on Friday, Nov. 10 at 8:15 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend. Biscuits and gravy will be provided for breakfast in the lunch room after the presentation. The Meinecke reunion was held Oct. 21 at the Cainsville Community Building. Of anyone has anymore information they would like in the news let me know. Connie McLain and Art McGuire are still in the hospital in Bethany recuperating. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers and stop by to see them! November birthdays that I’m aware of are as follows: Margaret Booth, Danny Baker, Rob Nail, Penny Cornelson, Roberta Willis, Carolyn Ross, Marcia Hamilton, Victor Seymour, Sheryl Hamilton, Eddie McLain, Gary McLain, Scott Seymour, Lynn Thurman, Melinda (Meinecke) Beroshvili, Lauryn Waddle, Debra Sherer, Kinley Bridger, Miranda Zerbe, Connie McLain, Sloane McLain, Mark Starmer, Sam Vaughn, Dee Kokesh,
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Princeton FCCLA chapter invades Maryville
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The Princeton High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter went to the Region 1 Fall Leadership meeting held at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville on Oct. 11. The chapter had 70 members, one guest and chapter advisor Dr. Tina Holt in attendance. Misty Riddle, Erica Mitchell, Hailey Hamilton, Andrea Orndorff, Amanda Ratliff, Megan Karger, Serenity Evans, Brooklyn Vernon, Ethan Anthony, Alex Hohn, Lester Mattenson, and
Heather Everett. As usual if anyone knows of someone I missed, please let me know. Thanks for all the news, I’ll need more for next week!
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Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Oct. 16 • Minutes of the Oct. 10 meeting were approved. • Bills were approved and paid. • Time sheets and the Oct. 15 payroll were approved. • Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay Cardmember Services $58.53 for an employee appreciation meal. Money was taken from Sheriff’s Special Fund #32. • The two commissioners present (Zachary Martin was absent) approved a temporary liquor license for the Mercer County 4-H and FFA Fair Inc. from Oct. 26Nov. 1 for a concession stand. The Fair Board is hosting the band Dirt Road Addiction on Saturday night, Oct. 28 at the fair barn. • Commissioners Jerry Allen and Cheston Easter left the courthouse at 9:45 a.m. to look at brush removal being done on Almond Place. They returned at 11 a.m.
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Serving from 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at the west door (facing Broadway Street) from 11:30-12:15. Meals served with 2% milk, coffee or tea. All bread, rolls, buns and crackers are whole grain; at least half grains are whole grains. For meal deliveries, call 660-748-3636 by 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to eat at the Senior Center. Meals for anyone age 60 and older are a suggested contribution of $5. Meals for anyone under age 60 cost $7.
Monday, Oct. 30: bacon cheeseburger, french fries, baked beans, pears. Tuesday, Oct. 31: spaghetti with meatballs, side salad, carrots, oreo dirt pudding, grapes. Nov. 1-3: not available.
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at risk; or in foster care; procurement for federal programs and projects; and technology. • The Board of Education manual was approved. • The district has received a state School Safety grant. Part of the grant will go toward updating the phone system, and the board approved GRM Networks’ bid
Princeton Post-Telegraph • 7 of $20,939.31 for new phones and wiring in all district buildings. Installation of the equipment will take place over the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. • Principal Aimee Huse reported she attended a meeting about reading success plans, and said she now has a better understanding of what is expected. Also, grade-level goals will be sent home with all elementary students. The board wants to see weekly grades entered into Lumen, which parents use to keep track on their children’s grades. • Hall said Nationalwide Lifts will be in the main building to check the elevator. Contractors have been in the old preschool house to begin planning how they’ll move it. New junior high basketball uniforms have been purchased and are in use. The season for students in grades 6-8 began Oct. 10. The state is requiring school districts to have lead testing done. Mercer is working with Keystone Lab, an Iowa company, on the 32 samples the district needs to be tested. If the work is done by June 30, 2024 the district has reimburse available. Editor’s Note: Information for this report was taken from unapproved meeting minutes provided by district bookkeeper Jennifer Lynn Wilson.
Early deer harvest numbers listed JOE JEREK Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON
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Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 16,575 deer during the state’s new firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 6-8. The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 489 deer harvested, Howell with 454, and Ripley with 437. “With deer numbers being at desired levels in most counties but continuing to increase, additional antlerless harvest is needed to stabilize the deer population,” said MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle. “The goal of the new firearms early antlerless portion is to help increase antlerless deer harvest prior to the November portion of firearms season when many hunters focus on harvesting bucks.” Isabelle added that the timing of the early antlerless portion was chosen to provide hunting opportunity when weather conditions are usually favorable and to minimize conflicts with archery hunters, who hunt most in late October and early November. “Hunters couldn’t have asked for much better weather,” said Isabelle. “After a warm start to October, the cooler weather
during this year’s early antlerless portion helped to increase daytime deer movement and made for comfortable conditions for hunters.” Deer hunting in Missouri continues with archery hunting through Nov. 10 and again Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024. Upcoming firearms portions are: • Firearms Early Youth Portion: Oct. 28-29 • Firearms November Portion: Nov. 11-21 • New! Firearms CWD Portion: Nov. 22-26 (in
open counties) • Firearms Late Youth Portion: Nov. 24-26 • Firearms Late Antlerless Portion: Dec. 2-10 (in open counties) • Firearms Alternative Methods Portion: Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2024 Get more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer & Turkey Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.
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