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TIGER SOFTBALL WINS D-8 OPENER; CARDINALS END SEASON - 2
Princeton City Council hears trash complaints One complaint will result in change to city ordinance regarding residents who have multiple water hookups PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON Complaints about the city of Princeton’s recent increase to have trash picked up were heard by the City Council during its Oct. 9 meeting. Bob Prichard told the four council members and Mayor Kurt Meighen that he only produces about a bag of trash weekly, doesn’t think he should have such a large increase, and asked to have his service stopped. He was told that under city ordinances, all residents who have water service must have trash service. Prichard also asked the council to place an outdoor drop box at City Hall, and they agreed with that request. Mike Delameter asked trash service be stopped at a second location he owns, saying he has the service at his house and desn’t need it at the other location. The council talked about the current ordinance, and decided to have city at-
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torney Miles Figg amend it. The new ordinance will allow persons with multiple meters in unoccupied residences or buildings to waive trash service, but will require them to have their request approved by the council. Figg is to have an amended ordinance for the council to review during its next meeting on Monday, Nov. 13. A third person, Becky Kirkpatrick, was on the agenda to discuss the trash service. However, she did not appear. Other items • Lisa Colson with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission told council members they will have to adopt what’s called a “language access plan” in order to stay in compliance with CDBG (community development block grant) processes. What that means: When information about potential CDBGs is presented to the public, it will be made available in different languages. The plan was approved. • Chuck Herdrich asked to be paid See New meters, Page 8
Henke wins FCCLA Red Jacket Award SUBMITTED PHOTO
Addy Henke, Princeton FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) chapter president, was awarded the Red Jacket Award during the Region 1 Fall Leadership Meeting, held Oct. 11 at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. She was one of three people chosen out of ten contenders within the 17-school region. “In FCCLA, red symbolizes strength, courage, and determination. The red blazers are the symbol of leadership, professionalism, and service to the organization,” said Princeton FCCLA chapter advisor Dr. Tina Holt. “Students work extremely hard to earn the honor of wearing the official red blazer while serving in a leadership role. Addy was nominated for this award because she is a strong and devoted leader of the Princeton chapter and has been the president for the past two years along with her success in STAR events.”
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The Princeton High School competition cheer team has qualified for state competition during regional competition Sunday morning at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Team members, from left: FRONT Grace Kelly and Emma Walkup; CENTER - Celia Stiles, Neveah Brizendine and Mikaylee Henke; TOP - Audrey Kelly, Randa Shahan, Hanna Allnutt, Mia Covey and Laney Brown. Samantha Cortez is the team’s advisor. The team will compete at state in December at Cape Girardeau, Mo.
R-5 gets $50K security grant Money will go toward new doors on buildings PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON The Princeton R-5 School District is the recipient of a $50,000 grant aimed at improving building security, the Board of Education learned during the board’s Oct. 11 meeting. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on June 30 signed House Bill 2 for Fiscal Year 2024, Superintendent Jerry Girdner said. The bill provided $50 million for a second round of school safety improve-
ments in districts across the state, and Princeton applied for - and received - $50,000 to improve access control. Girdner said the plan is to replace all three sets of doors on the junior/senior high school building and a set of doors on the elementary building. He added the district will be looking to improve access control by buying an electronic door access system. New business • Bus routes for the 2023-24 school year were approved. The action is
an annual requirement under state law. • A payment of $26,377.57 to IMS, the district’s third-party administrator for health insurance, was approved. The money covers claims incurred during the 202223 plan year that were received recently due to processing delays by the medical provider. Old business • Girdner provided the latest update on progress on the new Russ Derry Sports Complex. See Wall of fame, Page 6
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PRINCETON SOFTBALL: Tigers win District 8 pitchers duel
Kelsey’s a “Good-in” for Princeton in opener Tigers’ Goodin outpitches NEN’s DeFreece, Princeton advances to semifinals PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
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Princeton pitcher Kelsey Goodin fired a strike past a Northeast Nodaway batter Saturday morning during the Tigers’ 1-0 victory over the Bluejays in the Class 1, District 8 quarterfinals.
STANBERRY, Mo. A chilly mid-October morning produced some red-hot pitching on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Class 1, District 8 tournament. A pair of juniors, Princeton’s Kelsey Goodin and Northeast Nodaway’s Hadley DeFreece, squared off in the circle, and it took what was by far the best performance of Goodin’s career - not to mention some clutch hitting by a couple of Tiger seniors in the top of the sixth inning - to lead #5 seed Princeton past the #4 seed Bluejays 1-0. The victory improved Princeton’s record to 15-8, and moved the Tigers into Monday night’s (Oct. 16) semifinals againt West Grand River Conference rival and tournament #1 seed Worth County (16-9). That semifinal
winner faced off Tuesday night (Oct. 17) against either #2 seed Platte Valley or #3 seed Albany. Goodin and DeFreece dominated each other’s teams in drastically different styles. Goodin gave up just two hits, struck out 10 and hit a batter, while DeFreece scattered 5 hits but notched just 3 strikeouts. Princeton got the game’s first runner into scoring position when senior Hannah Meighen doubled with 2 out in the second. Riley Clark singled to lead off the Tiger fifth and reached third, but could not advance. DeFreece quickly gave her team some hope, hitting a 1-out double in the bottom of the
first, but Goodin struck out Jillian Boswell and Brianna Meyer to end the threat. Baylie Busby was hit by a Goodin delivery with 2 out in the third and stole second base, but was stranded there. Finally, someone broke the scoring ice in the top of the sixth, and that someone was the Tigers and Henke. The 2022 all-state standour led off the sixth with a double, and after Macey Lewis was retired on an infield popup, senior Grace Kelly’s flyout to center sent Henke to third. See Tiger softball, Page 3
Gilman City ends Cardinals’ season PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
STANBERRY, Mo. A roller coaster of a softball season reached the end of its ride last Thursday (Oct. 12), as the Mercer Cardinals fell to HDC Conference rival Gilman City 10-6 in a first-round game of the Class 1, District 8 tournament. Mercer, the #10 seed in the 10-team event under the revamped Missouri State High School Activities Association postseason format (8 districts, half of the 16-district format that had been used for many years), was the “visiting” team and took an early lead. The Cardinals broke on top with 3 runs in the top of the first inning, before Gilman City, the regular-season HDC champion, got two of those runs back in its half of the first. The Hawks (12-12) took the lead for good with a 4-run rally in the bottom of the second at 6-3, but Mercer stayed close with a run in the top of the third. Gilman City, the #7 seed, didn’t score again until the bottom of the sixth, when the Hawks added 4 more tallies to take a 10-4 cushion. Mercer (11-13) got two runs in the top of the seventh, but would get no closer. Senior Maddi Fisher got 2 of the Cardinals’ 5 hits, and drove in 3 runs. Mercer, which finished behind the Hawks in the HDC title chase, never won more than threestraight games, but never lost more than three in a row, either.
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Gilman City’s season ended Saturday afternoon with a 15-5 loss to #2 seed Platte Valley in the district quarterfinals.
OFFENSE - Hits: Maddi Fisher 2, Bailey Houk, Riley Stark, Emma Shipley. 2B: Shipley, Fisher. RBI: Fisher 3, Shipley, Breanna Houk. Runs scored: Ba. Houk 3, Stark 2. Walks: Ba. Houk, Fisher, Br. Houk. PITCHING - Makenzie Hagan: 6 innings, 10 runs (5 earned), 13 hits, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts. Mercer 9, Green City 1
GREEN CITY, Mo. Mercer finished the regular season with an easy non-conference win last Monday in routing the host Gophers. The Cardinals got all the offense they needed with a 2-run first inning. They added a run in the third and put the game away with a 5-run outburst in the fourth. Mercer added single runs in the fifth and sixth, while Green City (4-17) got its run in the bottom of the fifth.
OFFENSE - Hits: Ba. Houk 2, Fisher, Br. Houk, Gracie Rogers, Payton Houk, Kylie Cowles. 2B: Fisher, Rogers. 3B: P. Houk. RBI: Fisher 2, Ba. Houk, Stark, Br. Houk, Rogers, P. Houk. Runs scored: Ba. Houk 2, Stark 2, Shipley, Fisher, Br. Houk, Rogers, Cowles. Walks: Stark, Shipley, Rogers, Hagan. Stolen bases: Ba. Houk 2. PITCHING - Hagan: 6 innings, 1 run (earned), 2 hits, 2 walks, 7 strikeouts.
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Tiger center fielder Grace Kelly (#10) and second baseman Addy Henke (#20) discussed a matter during the second inning of the district quarterfinals on Saturday morning. Henke led off the top of the sixth with a double, went to third with one out on a fly ball by Kelly, and scored on a 2-out single by Faith Siemer for the winning run - the game’s only run.
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PRINCETON FOOTBALL: Christian prevails
Shootout to blowout PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. For one quarter Friday night, the West Grand River Conference game between visiting Princeton and St. Joseph Christian (SJC) was a 20-20 shootout The Lions exploded for 60 points over the final three periods, however, “held” Princeton to 24, and walked away with an 80-44 victory. Scoring summary First quarter The teams traded points on a score-by-basis during the opening period. Christian struck first on a 2-yard run by Peyton Jausman and a 2-point run. Princeton answered when Tyler Coffman, who’s developed into part of a nice 1-2 rushing tag team, scored on a 5-yard run, but a failed try for 2 kept SJC in front 8-6. Vail Fruechting caught a 27yard scoring pass from Levi Miller, but the Lions missed their 2-point try. Princeton’s Talan Holt, still Missouri 8-man leading rusher, scored from 42 yards to make it 14-12. Hausman ripped off a 59-yard TD run for a 20-12 Lion lead, but Holt scored from 27 out and added a 2-point run as the first quarter ended in a 20-20 tie. Second quarter Christian got scoring runs of 4 and 2 yards from Hausman, plus two 2-point plays, outscoring the Tigers 16-0 in the second period for a 36-20 lead. Third quarter Each team scored twice during the third quarter. Christian got a 55-yard run from Cy Carlson and 43-yard reception from Fruechting, while Princeton (3-5, 3-3 WGRC) got a 15yard pass from Holt to Corbin Powell and a 6-yard Coffman TD run. Christian made both its 2-point runs, while the Tigers missed on both its tries. Christian (5-3, 3-3 WGRC) led 5232 after three quarters.
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Fourth quarter Hausman scored first on a 2-yard run, a scored matched by Coffman’s 38-yarder to make it 58-38. Fruechting hauled in a 26yard TD reception (plus a 2-point run, followed by a 4-yard run by Jaren Padget that upped SJC’s lead to 72-38. Powell caught his second TD pass, a 43-yarder, for the Tigers’ final points; Hausman ended the scoring on a 44-yard run. Princeton hosts powerhouse Worth County (WoCo) on Friday night in what will be the local Tigers’ final home game. Princeton likely will play at North Shelby (Shelbyville) in the semifinals of the District 8 playoffs on Oct. 27. 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 is now in his 30th year as the newspaper’s editor.
STATISTICS OFFENSE Rushing: Talan Holt 18-156, 2 TDs; Tyler Coffman 11-104, 3 TD. Passing: T. Holt 6 of 17, 106 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT. Receiving: Corbin Powell 4-93, 2 TDs; Kash Holt 1-9; Cooper Boxley 1-3. DEFENSE (tackles listed as solo, assists and total) Tackles: Evan Houck 5/8/13, T. Holt 4/2/6, Coffman 4/6/10, Boxley 4/2/6, Nico Rubio 3/5/8, Ethan Rhoades 2/5/7, Clay Evans 2/4/6, Navari Payton 2/1/3, Powell 1/3/4, Chanse Glenn 1/3/4, Payton Miller 1/0/1, Kole Lewis 0/1/1. Tackles for loss: Rubio 2 Houck.
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Three Tigers were actively involved in this tackle of a St. Joseph Christian ball carrier; none were identifiable.
Tigers softball wins District 8 quarterfinals From Page 2 That’s when Faith Siemer had her senior season moment, ripping a line drive down the third-base line to score the day’s only run. Busby singled to lead off the Bluejay sixth and eventually made it to third, but Goodin struck out Meyer to end the threat, and the Tiger hurler got two strikeouts in the NEN seventh. Braymer 5, Princeton 4
BRAYMER, Mo. Braymer scored first, Princeton got the lead but Braymer had the last word in a non-conference game last Monday (Oct. 9). The Bobcats, who played Schuyler County on Monday for the District 6 title, scored 3 runs in the bottom of the first for an early lead. Princeton cut
the gap to 3-2 in the top of the third when Henke and Lewis scored on passed balls. Meighen got an RBI double in the fourth, and Henke followed with an RBI single to put the Tigers up 4-3. Braymer (16-8) scored the winning runs in its half of the fifth.
OFFENSE - Hits: Henke 2, Siemer, Clark, Meighen. 2B: Meighen. 3B: Henke. RBI: Henke, Meighen. Runs scored: Henke, Lewis, Clark, Celia Stiles. Walks: Kelly 2, Lewis. Stolen bases: Henke 2, Clark. Sacrifices: Lewis. PITCHING - Goodin: 3 innings, 3 runs (3 earned), 5 hits, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts, 1 hit batter; Meighen: 3 innings, 2 runs (2 earned), 3 hits, 1 hit batter, 2 strikeouts.
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It’s harvest time in the country, take care of farmers It's harvest season in the country. Up until humans started growing their own food, most of our time on earth was spent on 2 things: Foraging and self defense. The development of civilization was only possible once our ancestors mastered farming. Farmers are a unique blend of rugged individualists, nature lovers, recyclers, weather forecasters, optimists and shepherds. Oklahoma farmer Boston B. Blackwood wrote a short article on what it was like to be a farmer:
"A dirt farmer is a man who starts out with nothing, loses on everything he grows and comes out even at the end of the year. Nobody knows how he does it. He doesn't know himself. But after a hard week's work he drives five miles to church because his heart still holds the eternal truths that worldly wise men have lost.”
that writing, sent to him by a listener, for the motivation for his November 1978 FFA speech in Kansas City. Harvey began with that characteristic big folksy voice; And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, "I need a caretaker"
"He must have the heart to plant in hope, cultivate in faith, and end in failure, and then start all over with greater hope and strong faith. This is a dirt farmer. Heaven help the family that depends on him for its support. Heaven help the nation that does not have him to depend on for its support."
Then, after a trademark Paul Harvey pause, he said
Blackwood’s article was published in The Farmer-Stockman magazine in 1940.
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-- so God made a Farmer. The stadium filled with young students wearing blue FFA coats erupted in applause. Harvey continued
cantankerous machinery, come home hungry, have to await lunch until his wife's done feeding visiting ladies, then tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon, and mean it." -- so God made a Farmer. In 2013, Ram trucks created a 2 minute super bowl commercial featuring iconic farm scenes - with the voice of Paul Harvey reading part of the FFA speech. Ram donated 1 million dollars to the National FFA. Agriculture is Missouri's number 1 industry. This month we pause to thank all of those who raise livestock and plant the soil to provide our food. Imagine a world where we would have to import all our food. Now let's make sure that never happens.
Whoa there Andrew O'Connor was enjoying a bike ride on a narrow dirt road near the town of Knock, England when he encountered a herd of cows headed his way. Trapped between two stone walls, he feared the worst. A farmer, presumably the owner of the bovine flock, saw his dilemma and shouted out, showing him how to confront and stop the herd by holding his hands up high and shouting “stop.” It worked and the whole event was caught by a video camera on his handlebars. He told ABC News that he learned a lesson: "Fake it until you make it, just put a brave face on." An unlikely support animal Joie Henney was looking forward to attending a baseball game recently between Pennsylvania baseball rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He brought his licensed emotional support animal with him; he has had Wally for some seven years. But the powers that be were apparently antsy to have his support animal in attendance. Henney’s therapy pet happens to be an alligator. Pick the fattest bear week There were fears that Alaska’s annual Fat Bear Week would get shutdown this year due to a potential government shutdown. However, a 45day federal funding agreement was reached and the celebration was held as usual in Katmai National Park. Fat Bear Week is all about picking the fattest bruin just before the mammals settle in for the season to be sleeping. According to the Katmai park, "Over the course of the week, virtual visitors learn more about the lives and histories of individual bears while also gaining a greater understanding of Katmai’s ecosystem through a series of live events hosted on explore.org." As Lady Gaga said, ‘I’m as free as my hair’ Fifteen year old Sidakdeep Singh Chahal of Uttar Pradesh, India is getting worldwide attention now that he’s been outed by the judges at the Guinness Book of World Records. They’ve declared him to be the boy with the world’s longest hair, a feat he achieved by never getting a haircut and letting his hair grow to a length of four feet, 9.5 inches. To be fair, Chahal is a Sikh, a religion that recognizes long hair to be symbol of spirituality.
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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. 3 • State vs. Clayton Lee Betrand, Princeton: Betrand failed to make his initial appearance for Class C misdemeanor exceeded posted speed limit by 6-10 mph. A warrant for his arrest was issued, with bond set at $350 cash only. On Oct. 10, his $60.50 fine and $71.50 of court costs were paid, and the warrant was withdrawn. • State vs. Richard Eddie Cross, Centerville, Iowa: Cross entered a plea of guilty to an amended infraction charge of failure to equip vehicle with muffler, adequate muffler or a properly attached muffler. He was ordered to pay a fine of $70.50 and costs of $71.50. Cross also appeared for Class D misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended, first offense. Cause continued to Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. • State vs. Jason Duane Graham, Princeton: Graham appeared for a payment status hearing involving his convictions for Class A misdemeanors of fourth-degree assault (special victims) and resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop. He requested a continuance, and cause continued to April 16, 2024 to check payment status. He is making regular payments. • State vs. Mark DeHeer, Princeton: DeHeer appeared without counsel on Class A misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree assault, first or second offense, and tampering or attempting to tamper with a victim. He was advised of his right to counsel. He waived that right and also waived arraignment, and entered a plea of guilty. On each charge, he was sentenced to one
year in jail. Execution of sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for two years. He was ordered to pay $107.50 in court costs, plus $200 to the county law enforcement restitution fund and a $10 crime victims compensation judgment. A payment agreement was filed. A file review was scheduled for Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. to check payment. On Oct. 12, the court took up a motion to amend conditions of probation filed by Prosecuting Attorney Pamela Vestal. For reasons stated in the motion and for good cause, the motion was sustained and probation condition #16 was lifted and is no longer in effect. This allows Mark DeHeer to have contact with Sandra DeHeer as he is her caretaker. • State vs. Carter W. Graham, Mercer: Graham appeared for a payment review hearing involving his conviction for Class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. He requested an extention for making payments by 90 days since he had been in custody. Cause continued to Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. • State vs. Jason Duane Graham, Princeton: Graham appeared for a payment review hearing involving his conviction on three counts Class B peace disturbance, first offense. At his request, cause continued to April 16, 2024 to check payment status. He has been making regular payments. • State vs. Trinton Jennings, Princeton: Jennings appeared for a probation violation hearing involving his conviction for Class D misdemeanor stealing (value less than $150 and no prior stealing offense) and two Class B misdemeanor counts of peace disturbance, first offense. At his request, cause continued to Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Jennings also appeared for a docket hearing for Class B misdemeanor trespass on real property marked
as required by law, and Class A misdemeanor resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop. A plea hearing was set for Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. • State vs. Ray Frank Lewis, Princeton: Lewis appeared for a disposition hearing involving his convictions for Class A misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense), and failure to have insurance. Lewis’ probation was revoked, and he was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 90 days of shock time served. • State vs. Matthew Dillon Marshall, Princeton: Marshall appeared
for a hearing involving his conviction for Class B felony first-degree domestic assault. A GPS tracking device was allowed to be removed since he has done well while under supervision and has abided by all his bond conditions. A preliminary hearing was set for Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. • State vs. David W. Strasburg, Mercer: Strasburg appeared for a payment review hearing involving his conviction for Class A misdemeanor stealing. At his request, cause continued to Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. to check payment status. He has been making payments as ordered. • State vs. Jimmy L.
Taylor, Verona: Taylor failed to appear for a payment review hearing involving his convictions for Class A misdemeanor stealing and Class B misdemeanor second-degree property damage. At the state’s request, a warrant for his request was ordered issued, with bond set at $750 cash. On Oct. 6, the warrant was withdrawn as Taylor had paid all fines and costs in full.
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National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16 Thursday, Oct. 19: Partly sunny; 63/45 Friday, Oct. 20: Sunny; 65/45 Saturday, Oct. 21: Sunny; 65/45 Sunday, Oct. 22: Sunny; 67 (average: 62) 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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Princeton R-5 Elementary September “Students of the Month”
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Princeton Elementary School recently held its September awards assembly. The following students have been named the Student of the Month in their grade. From left (above): Paisley Baker, kindergarten; Braxtyn O’Brien, first grade; Morgan Ellsworth, second grade; McKenna Sticken, third grade; Brynlea Power, fifth grade; and Caleb Wright, sixth grade. Left: Bella Peace, fourth grade (absent the day of the awards assembly).
DIVISION I CIRCUIT COURT Judge Steven Hudson
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.
Wednesday, Oct. 11 • State vs. Peter Hayse et al, Maryville, vs. Scott Hawk, Princeton (dba Hawk Outfitters): Both parties were represented by their attorneys. Cause continued on active docket to all time for settlement negotiations. • Kenneth Dale Thomas, Princeton, vs. Ronald Samuel Anderson et al, Princeton: The court took up for consideration defendant’s motion to dismiss, filed with the court on Sept. 9. After full consideration of the matter and being duly advised of the same, the motion was granted and defendant Sylvia Cook was dismissed with prejudice from the lawsuit. • State vs. Phillip Michael Blink, Promise City, Iowa: Blink appeared on four felony charges Class A robbery, unclassified armed criminal action, Class B stealing or attempt to steal from a financial institution, and Class E unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting). Both sides requeted a continuance, and cause continued to Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. • State vs. Donnie E. Gannon, Princeton: Gannon appeared for a sentencing hearing for his convictions on charges of Class E felony driving while intoxicated (persistent offender), and Class A misdemeanor driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense), second-degree property damage (law enforce-
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ment or relative), and careless and imprudent driving (involving an accident). At his request, the hearing was continued to Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. • State vs. Brandon Lee Rairden, Bethany: Rairden appeared for arraignment on charges of Class E felony damage to jail or jail property, and Class A misdemeanor fourth-degree assault (special victims). He waived arraignment and entered a plea of guilty. He was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections on the felony charge, and was sentenced to one year in the Mercer County on the misdemeanor. Rairden also appeared for arraignment on a Class E felony charge of third-degree assault. He waived arraignment and entered a plea of guilty. He was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections. Rairden’s sentences were ordered to run concurrently, and he
was given credit for time served. • State vs. Afia Jean Rambo-Wilson, Columbus, Ohio: Rambo-Wilson appeared via Webex for a plea or trial setting on charges of Class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicat-
Wall of fame From Page 1 The softball field (which the Post-Telegraph refers to as Princeton Softball Field) was completed to the point that five non-tournament games plus most of the games during the recent George Scurlock Memorial Tournament on Oct. 7 were played on it. The new baseball field (aka Princeton Baseball Field) was used for some of the games, plus a couple junior high games. There’s still considerable work to be done before the complex’s two main fields will be complete. That work includes construction of the outfield fence on the baseball field, installation of dugout fences, interior work on the concession stand and installing the playground. Volunteers will be performing the work before winter sets in. A 200-foot temporary outfield fence was used on the baseball field for games played on it. • The board discussed, but took no actions, the possibility of establishing a “wall of fame” that would “celebrate and pay tribute” to Princeton athletics and athletes. The board plans to explore the concept more during future meetings. Closed session As was scheduled, the board held a closed session and, after the meeting, it was announced members had accepted the resignation of custodian Jason Bears.
ed, two counts Class D felony possession of a controlled substance, two counts Class D misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and Class B misdemeanor charges of See Division I, Page 8
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Scarecrow contest winner
SCHOOL FOOD
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, Oct. 10 • Minutes of the Oct. 2 meeting were approved. • Bills were approved and paid. • Commissioners received the collector’s balance from Collector/ Treasurer, as verified by County Clerk Judy Hamilton. Commissioners also received the monthly revenue and expense reports, and balance of protested taxes, from Hamilton. • Commissioners and Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Moore to pay the following: * $96.94 to GRM Networks for the phone bill (money taken from TMF Fund #34); * $40.56 to General Revenue for half of the Xerox lease (money taken from Recorder’s Special Fund #06); and * $42 to Grundy Electric Cooperative Inc. for Lindley Township utilities (money taken from Lindley Township Fund #43). • Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen signed Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Engineering Services Contract for project BRO-B065 (41). • September sales tax and use tax reports were received from the Missouri Department for the county’s use on Oct. 6. • Assessor Dana Widner presented fees collected during September. Later, she presented her certificate of training from the Missouri State Assessors Association. • Commissioners received mileage logs from Road & Bridge Supervisor Shawn Powell, dated Aug. 10 to Oct. 5. • Commissioners received September mileage logs and motor equipment expense reports from Deputies Randy Francis and Riley Nelson, and Sheriff Jose Lopez’s September motor equipment expense report.
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man chocolate cake, ice cream, assorted fruit.
All menus subject to change.
PRINCETON
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. 23: cherry fruit strudel, yogurt. Tuesday, Oct. 24: pancakes, sausage patty. Wednesday, Oct. 25: french toast sticks. Thursday, Oct. 26: no school. Friday, Oct. 27: no school.
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The Mercer County Health Department has finished this year’s “Prevent Falls This Fall” Scarecrow Contest. This year, the department wanted to raise awareness of strategies to prevent falls during Fall Prevention Awareness Month (September). The winner was the Princeton branch of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri. Other participants included First Interstate Bank, GRM Networks, the Mercer County Library, and Donna Duff. Lopez and Francis also spoke to commissioners about Francis’ earned comp time.
SENIOR MENUS All menus subject to change.
MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
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. 23: roast beef and cheddar on bun, peas and carrots, curly fries. Tuesday, Oct. 24: oven roasted chicken breast, cheesy broccoil and rice casserole, creamed corn, Watergate salad. Wednesday, Oct. 25: cheesy ham and potato soup, turkey/bacon/ cheddar/lettuce and tomato on croissant, apple crisp. Thursday, Oct. 26: hot tenderloin sandwich (with potatoes and gravy), spinach, cottage cheese, peaches. Friday, Oct. 27: meatloaf, baked sweet potato, green bean casserole, hot roll, Ger-
ery 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. 23: a) goulash, breadsticks; b) ham sandwich, corn. Tuesday, Oct. 24: a) beef and noodles; b) popcorn chicken; mashed potatoes, green beans, roll. Wednesday, Oct. 25: a) chicken quesadilla; b) BBQ pork sandwich; peas and carrots. Thursday, Oct. 26: a) hamburger, fries; b)
potato soup, biscuit; mozzarella sticks. Friday, Oct. 27: a) deli sandwich; b) soft taco; Spanish rice. 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 See School, Page 8
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 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. 23: nacho pie or beef and cheese taco burrito, romaine salad with tomato, Spanish rice. Tuesday, Oct. 24: smothered beef patty or fish patty, au gratin potatoes, buttered peas. Wednesday, Oct. 25: chicken and noodles or pork patty, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, roll. Thursday, Oct. 26: no school. Friday, Oct. 27: no school. 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 ev-
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Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Oct. 2 • Minutes of the Sept. 25 meeting were approved. • Bills were approved and paid. • Time sheets and the Sept. 30 payroll were approved. • Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the Missouri State Highway Patrol $33.25 for criminal record searches. Money was taken from Sheriff’s Revolving Fund #35. • Public Administrator Kelli Judd presented fees collected during September. • Commissioners received Form 1310 Railroad and Utility Aggregate Abstract from Hamilton, reflecting balanced tax books, and 2023 tax billing she completed for personal property, real estate, the city of Mercer, the city of Princeton, and railroad and utilities. • David Hickman and John Hickman with HIC Agency Inc. spoke to commissioners.
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MELANIE CHANEY
Zion Baptist Church of Cainsville will be hosting an old-time hayride on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, there will be snacks after the hayride. Garrett Baker is currently selling pumpkins, decorative gourds and squash that he raised for his FFA SAE project. The city of Cainsville is hosting trunk or treat on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 5:30-7 p.m on the Cainsville square. Anyone interested in having a trunk should contact Tara Robbins. There will be hot dogs, chips, and water bottles for a freewill donation during the trunk or treat to benefit the Cainsville Community Building. The Cainsville FFA chapter hosted Barnwarming on Saturday night, Oct. 14. Dakoda Begley and Jayleigh Arndt were crowned king and queen. There was a scary hayride that night also. Herman and Melanie Chaney attended a car swap meet in Sedalia on Friday the 13th. They also met with Anna Miles and enjoyed lunch and visit-
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ing. Herman and Melanie attended the Leon Car Show on Saturday with their 1955 Chevy car and truck. After the car show they did some boot shopping in Leon. Melanie Chaney, Becca Deskins, Amanda Zerbe and Annette Jordan all enjoyed the day Sunday in Winterset, Iowa at the Bridges of Madison County Fall Festival. They visited several vendors’ tents, businesses on the square, the car show, and the museums. The Cainsville R-1 school will have an early dismissal on Oct. 19 with parent- teacher conferences that evening. There will be junior high basketball games at home that evening at 5:30. There will be no school on Oct. 20. There are junior high basketball games at Ridgeway that evening at 6. There will be no school on Oct. 23 for teacher in-service, and there are junior high basketball games at Winston that evening. There are junior high basketball games at Pattonsburg on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Come out to the ballgames and support the kids! Sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Francis, who recently passed away. She was the daughter of Roy and Margaret (Thompson) Meinecke. Please send me some news, it’s greatly appreciated!
October 19, 2023 for with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Funds, while the gas meters will be paid for through sales and use taxes. • City superintendent Greg Goodknight told the council that Princeton Ball Association (PBA) president Nathan Evans had asked what the city’s plans are for the old ballfields. Goodknight said he will meet with the PBA and the Princeton R-5 School District to see what plans they might. • Speaking on behalf of Joe and Lisa Banks, Councilwoman Peggy Constable spoke about a building a neighbor built. The building is larger than what the building permit called for, and water and dirt runoff is going into the Banks’ yard. Goodknight is going to look at the location to see if there is a remedy. Editor’s note: Information for this report came from meeting minutes provided by City Clerk Cory Willett. All decisions were made by unanimous 4-0 votes unless noted otherwise.
Tuesday, Oct. 24: pizza, corn. Wednesday, Oct. 25: hot ham and cheese, baked beans. Thursday, Oct. 26: chili, peanut butter sandwich. Friday, Oct. 27: BBQ rib patty, green beans.
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driving in a careless and imprudent manner, and failure to drive on right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, causing an immediate threat of an accident. At his request, cause continued to Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. Bond was continued, and he was remanded to custody. A capias warrant for Rambo-Wilson’s arrest was issued ordered on Oct. 14, with bond set at $2,000 cash only. • State vs. Jimmy L. Taylor, Verona: Taylor
appeared for a disposition hearing involving his 2021 conviction for Class D felony first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. At his request, cause continued to Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. • State vs. Ray Frank Lewis, Princeton: Lewis appeared for a criminal motion hearing involving Class E felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting) and unlawful use of a weapon (possessed weapon and a felony controlled substance), Class D felony possession of a controlled substance, and two Class A misdemeanor charges of unlawful
possession of drug paraphernalia (prior drug offense). He had requested a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum to secure the testimony of Joseph Martin Herrity III and Lindsay D. Hall, and both requests were granted. Both persons are currently serving sentences in the Department of Corrections.
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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. 23: no school.
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$250 for a service contract awarded during Calamity Jane Days. During the council’s Aug. 14 meeting, Chamber of Commerce president Amy Cool asked for $1,500 from the city’s band tax fund to have Herdrich perform during CJ Days, but the council asked for more information and denied the request at that time. Cool returned on Sept. 11 and again requested $1,500, saying Herdrich would have a six-man performing with the money to be split evenly among the six - $250 each. But on the night of the performance, one of the six men didn’t show up, so his $250 was removed from the award. After hearing from Herdrich and talking about the matter, the council voted to pay the $250 request. • The council voted to buy new water and gas meters, both from Midwest Meter. Water meters will cost $178,580 and will be paid
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