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Mercer board gets comments from ex-teacher, parent Parent critices number, cost of school fundraisers. R-3 directors accept resignations and hires staff. Member’s request for closed session rejected for legal reasons PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
MERCER, Mo. Mercer school board members received comments from a district parent and a former teacher, accepted two resignations and hired full- and part-time help, and rejected a member’s request to hold a closed session, during its Nov. 13 meeting. Superintendent Wade Hall has spoken with a parent who sent him a letter about the costs and number of fundraisers district groups hold every year. Hall told the board the parent
made some valid points about the matter. The district is working on a master calendar that will include all school fundraisers in the hopes of not having so many fundraisers being held at the same time. Also, the board received a letter from former teacher Nancy Claycomb. Contents from both letters, and the name of the writer of the letter about fundraisers, were not available. Employment matters The resignation of administrative Randi Girdner, effective Nov. 10, was approved. Minutes later, the board approved hiring Cameron McLain as Girdner’s replacement. She’ll be paid $16 per hour, and See Mercer, Page 6
Chamber holds ribbon cutting for new business
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Tami Egerton (center) handled the ceremonial scissors last Friday (Nov. 17) as the Princeton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Egerton’s new business, Junk & Disorderly. The thrift store is located on the southeast corner of the square at 712 West Main Street.
PHS art students brighten Mexican restaurant
Princeton cleanup days to be Dec. 1-3 Councilman brings concerns about explosions, gunshots at Casteel Street property PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
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Becci Shew’s Princeton High School advanced art class painted this mural for Tigres Restaurant, Princeton’s Mexican restaurant which opened in September. Students involved in the project included Robbie Miller (from left), Katie Chapman and Kelsey Goodin. Not pictured are Darrion Hazen and Hector Garcia.
PRINCETON The city of Princeton will hold its annual start-of-winter citywide cleanup day next weekend (Dec. 1-3), after action taken by the City Council during its meeting last Monday night (Nov. 20). Rapid Removal, the city’s garbage removal provider, will be setting up two 40-yard rolloff containers during the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 1, and they’ll remain in place until Monday, Dec. 4. The City Council was to discuss the condition of the bandstand in the middle of the downtown square, but no one from the Princeton Chamber of Commerce appeared. Chamber president Amy Cool is to appear at the council’s next meeting (Monday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.) to provide information.
Discussions • City superindendent Greg Goodknight reported that John Hart has concerns about a high water bill at Betty McQuerry’s property. He said her water bill for the November cycle (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) indicated usage of 50,000 gallons. The council suggested that Goodknight check the water meter when Hart could be present to make sure the water meter was working properly. • Councilman Tony Johnson brought up a situations at a vacant property on Casteel Street. He said there had been three loud explosions at the site, with gunshots fired on several occasions. Council members asked Goodknight to contact the sheriff’s office to find out who owns the property, and have officers check out the matter. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office provides ordinance enSee Princeton, Page 6
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TRUSTEE’S SALE In the Estate of EDWARD J. HOLASEK Estate No. 22AI-PR00012 NOTICE OF FILING OF STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION (Sec. 473.840) You are hereby notified that the undersigned independent personal representative will file the attached statement of account, containing a schedule of proposed distribution of the assets of the estate, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of MERCER County, Missouri, at Princeton on December 31, 2023. If no objections to the statement of account or schedule of distribution are filed within twenty (20) days after the filing thereof, the undersigned independent representative will distribute in accordance with the schedule of proposed distribution contained in the statement of account. If no proceeding is commenced in the court within six months after the filing of the statement of account, each independent representative is thereby discharged from further claim of demand by any interested person. Copies of the original and any supplementary and corrected inventories and all settlements filed in the court are attached hereto. Amy Kolles Personal Representative Address: 6850 MARLOWE AVE NE, OTSEGO, MN 55330. Designated Resident Agent: Jessie Garrison Attorney at Law Telephone: 660-425-3131 Address: 106 North 16th Street, Bethany, MO 64424 Respectfully submitted, JESSIE GARRISON Mo. Bar #74174 106 N. 16th Street Bethany, MO 64424 Phone: (660) 425-3131 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DATES OF PUBLICATION November 9, 2023 November 16, 2023 November 23, 2023 November 30, 2023
KNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF’S OWNERSHIP OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO, Defendants. NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) ss. COUNTY OF MERCER ) TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED DEFENDANTS: (a) Arlene Agnes Smith, deceased; (b) Jacqueline Riley after diligent internet search and comprehensive Accurint people search, her whereabouts remain unknown; (c) Unknown spouse of Jacqueline Riley; (d) Unknown spouse of Laverne Rumsey; (e) All of the unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assigns donees, alienees, legatees, administrators, executors, guardians, mortgatgees, trustees, and legal representatives and all other persons, corporations, or successors claiming by, through, or under any one or more of the afore named defendants, and; (f) All other persons and entities unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in Plaintiff’s Petition, adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership, or any cloud on Plaintiff’s title thereto. 1. There exists in Mercer County, Missouri, a parcell of real estate legally described as follow: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 67 NORTH, RANGE 25 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; AND THE WEST 33 ACRES AND 23 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 67 NORTH, RANGE 25 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. 2. You are hereby notified that a Petition to Quiet Title has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Mercer County of Mercer County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is for a Judgment declaring Plaintiff is the fee simple absolute owner of the Property and that any interest of the Defendants, and each of them, and any other person or entity claiming an interest by and through them, including heirs of Arlene Agnes Smith, in and to the Property, if any, are junior and inferior to Plaintiff’s interests. 3. The name of the Court and the name of all parties to this civil action are listed in the caption of this notice. 4. The name and address of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Beverly M. Weber, Armstrong Teasdale LLP, 2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1500, Kansas City, Missouri 65108. 5. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend yourself against this
action within 45 days after November 2, 2023 judgment by default will be taken against you. 6. The newspaper to be published in is The Princeton Post-Telegraph located at 704 West Main Street, Princeton, Missouri 64673. 7. The date of first publication is November 2, 2023. Tammy J. Crouse Circuit Clerk DATES OF PUBLICATION November 2, 2023 November 9, 2023 November 16, 2023 November 23, 2023
NOTICE - Hunting and trespassing with dog and/or gun, trapping or fishing on land owned or leased by the undersigned is strictly forbidden. You are hereby warned to keep off these properties. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
No hunting or trespassing of any kind on land owned by Diane Houk and Jenny Bomgardner. 9-28-23-52tpP+C
For Sale: 100 bales of Brone hay. Approximately 1,700 pounds. No rain. $90 a bale. Buy one or all, will load. Orval Hamilton, Powersville, MO., 660-592-2865. 11-22-2023-3tpP
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI Case No. 23AI-CC00006 TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVOLVED LAH RANCH, LLC, Plaintiff v. ARLENE AGNES SMITH, deceased, LAVERNE RUMSEY, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LAVERN RUMSEY, JAMES RUMSEY, JACQUELINE RILEY, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JACQUELINE RILEY, ALL OF THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNS, DONEES, ALIENEES, LEGATEES, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, GUARDIANS, MORTGAGEES, TRUSTEES, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ARLENE AGNES SMITH, DECEASED, and ALL OTHER PERSONS AND ENTITIES UN-
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Absolutely NO TRESPASSING, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking, mushroom and drones on land owned and/or rented by KRW5 Trust (Keith or RaeLynn Weaver). 10-5-23-52tbP+C
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Reunited, and it feels so good … kinda sorta Princeton boys stay in Class 2 PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
COLUMBIA, Mo. The Princeton and Mercer girls basketball teams, for the first time in years, will play in the same class and postseason district in years, it was announced Friday morning (Nov. 17). The Tiger and Cardinal ladies were placed in Class 1, District 11. The Mercer boys were placed in Class 1, District 14. No such luck for the Princeton boys, who remain stuck in Class 2. The Tigers are in District 16. District assignments:
CLASS 2 BOYS (Northwest Quadrant) District 13: Appleton City, Lakeland, Lincoln,Marion C. Early, Osceola, Rich Hill, Weaubleau. District 14: Academie Lafayette Charter, Archie, Crest Ridge, Frontier School of Excellence Charter, Lutheran (Kansas City), Midway, Wellington-Napoleon. District 15: Osborn/Stewartsville, Penney (Hamilton), Plattsburg, Polo, St. Joseph Christian, West Platte. District 16: Albany, East Atchison (Tarkio, Fairfax), Gallatin, Maysville, Nodaway Valley (West Nodaway, Nodaway-Holt), Princeton. CLASS 1 GIRLS District 1: Crossroads College Prep, Delta, North Pemiscot, Oak Ridge, Scott County Central, St. Paul Lutheran (Farmington). District 2: Bradleyville, Bunker, Chad-
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wick, Couch, Koshkonong, Naylor, South Iron. District 3: Billings, Exeter, Hurley, McAuley Catholic (Joplin), School of the Ozarks, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day, Wheaton. District 4: Dadeville, Everton, Fair Play, Greenfield, Humansville, Lockwood, Walnut Grove. District 5: Climax Springs, Halfway, Hermitage, Macks Creek, Stoutland, Tuscumbia, Wheatland. District 6: Bronaugh, Hume, Liberal, Northeast Vernon County, Rich Hill, Sheldon. District 7: Appleton City, Chilhowee, Drexel, Kingsville, Leeton, Miami (Amoret), Montrose. District 8: Bunceton, Green Ridge, La Monte, Otterville, Pilot Grove, Sacred Heart, Sweet Springs. District 9: Calvary Lutheran, Columbia Independent, Community, Higbee, Jamestown, St. Elizabeth,Wellsville-Middletown. District 10: Atlanta, Bevier, Brashear, Madison, Marion County, North Shelby, Northeast (Cairo). District 11: Green City, Grundy County, Linn County, Mercer, Novinger, Princeton. District 12: Brunswick, Bucklin/Macon County, Glasgow, Hale, Meadville, Northwestern (Mendon), Tina-Avalon. District 13: Braymer, Hardin-Central, Norborne, Northland Christian, Orrick, Southwest Livingston County, Wellington-Napoleon. District 14: East Harrison (Ridgeway, Cainsville), Gilman City, North Harrison, Osborn/Stewartsville, Pattonsburg, Tri-County, Winston.
District 15: DeKalb, King City, Mound City, North Andrew, South Holt, St. Joseph Christian. Union Star. District 16: Nodaway Valley (West Nodaway, Nodaway-Holt), North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, Platte Valley (South Nodaway, Jefferson {Conception Jct.}), Rock Port, Stanberry, Worth County. CLASS 1 BOYS District 1: Clarkton, Cooter, Delta (Deering), Gideon, Naylor, North Pemiscot, Southland. District 2: Bell City, Delta, Leopold, Richland (Essex), Risco, Scott County Central, Zalma. District 3: Bunker High School, Crossroads College Prep, Lesterville, Marquand-Zion, Oak Ridge, South Iron,St. Paul Lutheran (Farmington). District 4: Bradleyville, Chadwick, Couch, Eminence, Koshkonong, Lutie, Niangua. District 5: Billings, Everton, Exeter, Hurley, McAuley Catholic (Joplin), School of the Ozarks, Walnut Grove. District 6: Dadeville, Fair Play, Golden City, Greenfield, Halfway, Humansville, Lockwood. District 7: Calvary Lutheran, Climax Springs, Hermitage, Macks Creek, St. Elizabeth, Tuscumbia, Wheatland. District 8: Ballard, Bronaugh, Drexel, Hume, Miami (Amoret), Montrose, Northeast Vernon County, Sheldon. District 9: Chilhowee, Kingsville, La Monte, Leeton, Otterville, Pilot Grove, Sacred Heart. District 10: Chamois, Columbia Independent, Community, Higbee, Jamestown, Madison, Prairie Home.
District 11: Atlanta, Bevier, Brashear, Green City, Marion County, North Shelby, Novinger. District 12: Brunswick, Bucklin/Macon County, Hale, Keytesville, Meadville, Northwestern (Mendon), Tina-Avalon. District 13: Braymer, Breckenridge, Hardin-Central, Norborne, Northland Christian, Orrick, Southwest Livingston County. District 14: East Harrison (Ridgeway, Cainsville), Gilman City, Grundy County, Linn County, Mercer, North Harrison, Tri-County. District 15: DeKalb, King City, North Andrew, Pattonsburg, South Holt, Union Star, Winston. District 16: Mound City, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, Platte Valley (Jefferson {Conception Jct.}, South Nodaway), Rock Port, Stanberry, Worth County.
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DEATH NOTICE Bill Boyer, age 78, of Warsaw, Mo, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at EW Thompson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw.
Junior and Open divisions in the black Hereford show. Way to go Maryn!! Cainsville R-1 will not be in session from Nov. 22-27. School will resume Nov. 28. Please send me news for next week! Thanksgiving get-togethers, shopping trips, visitors or visiting, etc. Any and all news is greatly appreciated. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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George Poe
Blue Springs, Mo.
George Alvin Poe, 72, Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at an Independence, Mo., hospital. He was born on May 4, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Edward William and Betty Jean (Bartlet) Poe. On March 20, 1970, he married Martha Louise Robinson in Mercer, Mo. She survives of the home. George was a graduate of Northeast High School in Kansas City, Mo., and worked for Armco Steel. He was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church and was a member of the Blue Springs Elks Club, Greater Kansas City Hog Chapter. He was also a union steward at Armco Steel. He enjoyed hunting, motorcycles, fishing and woodworking. In addition to his wife, George is survived by his son, Edward (Wendy) Poe, Ravanna, Mo.; grandchildren, Jacob and Alex Poe, Steven Langille; brother, and John Poe, Raymore, Mo.; and mother, Betty Jean Poe. His funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 16 at Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, Mo. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Wilder Cemetery, Mercer. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
CAINSVILLE
MELANIE CHANEY
The Cainsville Community Thanksgiving service will be at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p,m. Everyone welcome. Scott Seymour of Lamoni, Iowa, Christopher Seymour of Krugerville, Texas, and Tyler Seymour from Altoona, Iowa had lunch with Victor and Dixie Seymour and helped them with yard work over Veterans Day weekend. Maryn Illg won two grand champion banners at the North American Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. She won
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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.
November 23, 2023 mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered peas. Tuesday, Nov. 28: sweet chili chicken or popcorn chicken, egg roll, brown rice. Wednesday, Nov. 29: chicken ranch wrap or fish sticks, cucumbers and tomatoes, fiesta black beans. Thursday, Nov. 30: spaghetti and meat sauce or chicken alfredo, green beans, romaine salad, garlic bread. Friday, Dec. 1: BBQ pork sandwich or chicken fries, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables. 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, Nov. 27: a) taco salad; b) chicken nuggets; peas and carrots. Tuesday, Nov. 28: a) chicken and noodles; b) chicken sandwich; mashed potatoes, green beans, roll. Wednesday, Nov. 29: a) corn dog; b) hamburger; broccoli and rice. Thursday, Nov. 30: a) chicken alfredo, garlic bread; b) pizza dunkers. Friday, Dec. 1: not available. 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, Nov. 27: no school. Tuesday, Nov. 28: chicken salad sandwich, chips. Wednesday, Nov. 29: salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peas
and carrots. Thursday, Nov. 30: pulled pork sandwich, corn casserole. Friday, Dec. 1: not available.
MERCER CO. FOOD PANTRY
Located in the basement of Princeton United Methodist Church.
Second and fourth Tuesday: 9-10:30 a.m. Other Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Note: Persons can pick up their food in the church basement. At present, social distancing will be observed, and masks are recommended but not mandatory.
MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER
National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20 Thursday, Nov. 23: Mostly sunny; 47/27 Friday, Nov. 24: Mostly cloudy, cooler; 38/23 Saturday, Nov. 25: Mostly sunny; 38/23 Sunday, Nov. 26: Mostly sunny; 40 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.
Monday, Nov. 27: bacon cheeseburger, french fries, corn, apricots. Tuesday, Nov. 28: chicken parmesan, carrots, side salad, garlic cheddar biscuit, cherry salad. Wednesday, Nov. 29: taco salad, refried beans, Spanish rice, applesauce, ginger cookie. Thursday, Nov. 30: red potatoes, kielbasa and green beans, roasted cabbage, biscuit, mandarin oranges. Friday, Dec. 1: not available.
SCHOOL FOOD
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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, Nov. 27: pancake on a stick. Tuesday, Nov. 28: pancakes, sausage patty. Wednesday, Nov. 29: breakfast pizza. Thursday, Nov. 30: cinnamon roll, yogurt. Friday, Dec. 1: 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 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, Nov. 27: oven fried chicken or hot ham and cheese,
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PHS band members perform at Truman State
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Princeton High school band members Alexzandrea Lawson (senior, tenor sax, left) and Seth Weathington (junior, tuba) spent Monday, Nov. 13 participating in the Truman Honor Band at Truman State University in Kirksville. They auditioned for chair placements in the morning, then had rehearsals and sectionals throughout the day with Truman faculty and graduate TAs, culminating in a shared concert that evening with the Truman Wind Symphony. The honor band was made up of top high school band students nominated from multiple area schools.
Mercer HS announces top first-quarter scholars Special to the Princeton Post-Telegraph
MERCER, Mo. Mercer High School has announced its honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2023-24 academic year. “A” Honor Roll Seventh grade: Kaytlann Allen, Zoe Fisher, Ashley McFee, Jase Michaelis, Lanie Rogers, Paisley Wells. Eighth grade: Rebakah Delegard, Mason Stark. Freshmen: Isaiah Argo, Makaill Coddington, Carson Coon, Payton Houk, Mason Martin, Lily Stark, Kennedy Vincent, Peyton Wells, Raionna West. Sophomores: Junior Bagley, Peyton George, Kobe Hill, Pavel Petvok, Kali Rogers, Sari Rogers. Juniors: Linda Barton, Ashlynn Brown, Kylie Cowles, Makenzie Hagan, Amellia Hatfield, Shelby Henley, Danica Hobbs, Bailey Houk, Riley Stark, Kaimon West. Seniors: Travis Burton, Jayce Davis, Samuel Delegard, Maddi Fisher, Wes Hashman, Breanna Houk, Gracie Houk, Tyler Meinecke, Gracie Rogers, Emma Shipley, Liberty Shively, Raygen Vincent, Brendonn Wolfe. “B” Honor Roll Seventh grade: Tateum Hoffman, Lily Lewis, Nakiyah Scott. Eighth grade: Brett Hashman, Kylie Holt, Jazmine Lewis. Freshmen: Keegan Brundage, Destiny Jankowski, Tate Lewis, Rilee West. Sophomores: Dylan Lewis. Juniors: Skyler Houk, Patience Sanders, Lawson Twedt. Seniors: Navari Payton.
ADVERTISE in the Princeton Post-Telegraph!
PRINCETON The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved its Reading Success Plan during its November meeting, held Monday, Nov. 16. The plan addresses three factors: • reading proficiency and readiness screening; • a provision of intensive reading instruction, particularly to students exhibiting reading deficiency; and • informing parents or guardians about improvement of student reading proficiency and/or readiness. In another matter involving “new business,” board members were presented board and policy regulation updates to review. The updates are scheduled to approval during the January 2024 meeting. Old business The district is continuing the process of working with suppliers to evaluate implementation of new doors and an access controls for district buildings. In September, the R-5 district was approved for a $50,000 state School Safety Grant. The funds are going to be used for three sets of doors at the district’s oldest building, the junior/senior high school building (opened in November 1987), plus the purchase of an electronic door access system that can be implemented for all the buildings.
The grants are funded from $50 million that was included in House Bill 2, and are the second round of such grants. Gov. Mike Parson signed the legislation into law on June 30. Closed session Following a closed session, the board transferred the extra-duty assignment of A+ coordinator from high school principal Dana Seymour to high school counselor Heather Hall. The board also employed Elizabeth Oliver as an evening elementary custodian. Other items Superintendent Jerry Girdner told the board that the filing period for the April 2, 2024 election will run from Dec. 5-26. The terms of current board members Chad Smith and Blake Boxley are coming due for reelection. • The December board meeting, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, will begin at 5 p.m. That’s 30 minutes eariler than usual; the district’s elementary Christmas concert begins at 6 p.m. A pond to ponder Nature is always giving us something to ponder. This time it’s a pretty pink pond that emerged in Hawaii due to a lack of rain. Actually the new color of Kealia Pond on the island of Maui is actually described as a combination of “pink and purple.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it’s the result of something called “halobacteria” – a salty condition resulting from drought conditions. The water is not believed to be toxic, but it is pretty.
Fiona is safe Fiona, “Britain’s loneliest sheep,” has been rescued. Fiona fell off a Scottish cliff, survived the fall but wound stranded on a remote beach. Try as they might, it took local shepherds numerous attempts over some three years to rescue Fiona. Luckily, she was able to survive, allowing Cammy Wilson and a local team to save the isolated sheep. As Wilson put it, “we came up here with some heavy equipment and we got this sheep up an incredibly steep slope. She’s in incredible condition.”
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Mercer school board meeting From Page 1 since she also works in the food service, she’ll get free meals. • Kindergarten teacher Brooke Leeper submitted her resignation, effective Dec. 31. She signed a separation agreement that released her from having to make a $5,000 buyout. The board approved Leeper’s resignation. • Brian Persell, who retired as maintenance director on June 30, will return as a part-time custodian at a salary of $30 per hour. Because he’s retired, Persell is allowed to work just 550 hours during a school year. Hiring Persell will allow new maintenance director Richard Jones to become more familiar with district buildings
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and grounds. Board member Makella Hagan said she thought Persell would go to the school whenever something was needed, but Hall said that’s already been done numerous times. Closed session nixed Near the end of the meeting, board vice president Heath West asked if the group could enter into a closed session under Section 610.021(3). Hall told him that couldn’t be done because under state law, a closed session has to be posted 24 hours before a meeting - which in this case, would have been 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. A closed session was not on the original agenda for the meeting. Other items • The consent agenda was approved. • Board member Kailer Stevenson asked if a meeting with parents of A+ students has been held. Hagan said letters with A+ information have been sent to high school juniors. • The district’s CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) was approved with minor tweaks. The plan will be monitored during the academic year. • As it does every year, filing dates were set for the April 2, 2024 board election - Dec. 5-26. Governing bodies don’t have to set the periods, because they’re established by the Secretary of State’s office under state law. District voters will choose two persons to fill three-year terms on the North Mercer County R-3 Board of Education. Hagan and board president
Ervin Taff currently hold positions on the board. • A transfer of $150,000 was approved from the district’s money market account at the Princeton branch of First Interstate Bank to the checking account at the Mercer branch of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri. • Principal Aimee Huse reported that October attendance in the district was 94.2 percent. She said parent-teacher conferences went well. A literacy night is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 4. Also, grade checks are being performed on Monday mornings. • Hall said Persell was get air conditioning units pulled out and is working on them. Persell also got the problem with the elevator figured out to a couple of parts. Hall said he’s looking into a deal on a new milk cooler since the current one isn’t working properly. He added that he’s going to have meetings about new buses over the next couple of weeks. The preschool paraprofessional is going to be taking a paraprofessional test. Until the test is passed, there can only be 10 kids in the program, and tuition has to be prorated per grant stipulations. Parents are being reimbursed. Board secretary/treasurer Teri Noe said the bus that goes by her residence isn’t full, and asked about getting a smaller bus. Hall told her there isn’t much difference in the prices. Editor’s Note: Information for this report was taken from unapproved meeting minutes provided by district bookkeeper Jennifer Lynn Wilson.
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Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Nov. 13 • Minutes of the Nov. 6 meeting were approved. • Bills were approved and paid. • Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the following: * $43 to Grundy Electric Cooperative Inc. for Lindley Township utilities (money taken from Lindley Township Fund #43); * $40.56 to General Revenue for half of the Xerox lease (money taken from Recorder’s Special Fund #06); * $10 to the Princeton Post-Telegraph for an ad (money taken from Sheriff’s Special Fund #32); and * $259.99 to Cardmember Services for election equipment (money taken from LEA Fund #41). • Commissioners received mileage logs from Road & Bridge supervisor Shawn Powell, dated Oct. 4 to Nov. 7. • Amanda George, assistant planner TAC and hazard mitigation with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission, spoke to commissioners and Hamilton about the county’s hazard mitigation plan. Commissioners have completed risk assessment worksheets. • Commissioners approved to renew a seven-month, $1 million certificate of deposit, dated Nov. 24, with the Princeton branch of First Interstate Bank.
Princeton council From Page 1 forcement and law enforcement services to the city under a contract. • After talking about ways to better improve the flow of information between the city and residents, council members decided to begin using the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri’s Community Connection service, instead of Facebook. • During the council’s October meeting, Councilwoman Peggy Constable asked about a structure built by a neighbor of Joe and Lisa Banks, who had concerns about water and dirt run off. Goodknight went to the site and said all city rules appeared to have been followed. Editor’s note: Information for this report came from meeting minutes provided by Deputy City Clerk Jami McLain.
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Lineville council discusses possibility of new post office, junk cars City to shave it so it doesn’t stick; it freezes shut during the winter PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
LINEVILLE, Iowa Members of the Lineville City Council once again discussed trying to get a new post office built, during their meeting last Monday night (Nov. 13). The discussion began with the door, which usually fits tightly and froze shut because of condensation last winter. The council decided to have the city maintenance man try to shave down the door. Then, discussion turned to how the city might get a new building construct-
ed. City Clerk Brandy Shriver was instructed to contact the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to find out if the city can get a loan to build a new post office. Other departments Water - Shrinkage was reported at 44% because of a big leak found under the railroad tracks under Elm Street. Valves on both sides of the street were shut off, which stopped the leak temporarily. The council voted to contact the railroad to see what the city has to do - dig or bore - to fix the situation. Sewer - The council voted to began
charging Don’s Jons a $10 late fee for not turning in dump sheets on time. Sheets are supposed to be turned in each month, and it’s been brought to their attention many times. Street - Council members once again talked about getting a quote from a concrete contractor for fix parts of Third Street by the end of the year. Other actions • Shriver reported Mayor Jack Shields had asked her to contact the city attorney about junk vehicles, and if the city could send nuisance abatement letters. She also asked if the city could charge residents fine them under the city’s mu-
nicipal infraction ordinance if they don’t abate the nuisance, instead of the city abating a nuisance. The lawyer said the city could do that. • Tin on the roof of the Community Building is rusting, and Shields told council members to watch the situation. October fund balance Revenue - $29,260.40 in governmental funds, $20,621.36 in utility funds. Expenses - $9,842.38 in governmental funds, $26,705.95 in utility funds. Editor’s note: Information for this report was taken from meeting minutes provided by City Clerk Brandy Shriver. All votes were unanimous, except where noted.
Highway Patrol urges safe, sober driving during Thanksgiving holiday JOHN C. HOLZ Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. Drivers should remain alert to changes along their normal route. Regardless of traffic patterns, safety should remain a priority. The counting period for the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday weekend is from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov, 22 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. Troopers will be participating
in Operation CARE, enforcing all traffic laws, and available to assist the public. Over the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, nine people were killed and 482 injured in 1,355 traffic crashes. Drivers should make sure their vehicles are in good condition and that they are well rested before they start driving. Remember: There is never a reason to speed, drive aggressively, or drive impaired. Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices
Blessed in so many ways PAUL HAMBY Special to the Post-Telegraph
MAYSVILLE, Mo. This week, let’s pause and be thankful for the freedom, liberty and blessings we have here in Missouri. While it may seem at times that times are tough - and some days are - it is also true that there has never in the history of humans on this planet been a better time to be alive. Missouri citizens are healthier and have a higher average household income than ever before. In Missouri, you have the right to defend your family, your property and yourself. Our state legislators have worked for years to protect that right that is guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment. We should not take this for
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you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …” If boating or fishing are part of your Thanksgiving holiday weekend plans, remember there is less daylight, which makes your vessel’s navigation lights essential. Check your lights and have extra bulbs on board before you head out. This time of year, the water is becoming colder and hypothermia is a concern. The body loses heat 25 times faster in water than in the air of the same temperature. If you take an unexpected plunge in cold water, it's important to get out of the water and
into dry clothes as soon as possible. Most boaters wear more clothing this time of year, so the proper wearing of life jackets and using caution to avoid falling overboard is even more important. Having a plan as to how you would exit the water if you inadvertently fell overboard is imperative. For example, does your boat have an exterior swim ladder to
allow you to re-enter the vessel? Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. The public is encouraged to call the Patrol’s Emergency Report Line 800-525-5555 or *55
on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These phone numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don’t become a statistic.
granted as in many parts of the world, this right no longer exists. In Missouri we have some of the most secure elections in the nation. Your vote counts. A brief look back to just 2020, makes us truly appreciate our county clerks and local election authorities in Missouri. Jobs are plentiful and a college degree is not required to earn a very good living in Missouri. We still have a mostly free-market economic system that means that in most parts of the state entrepreneurs can start a business to fill a need or See Blessed, Page 8
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service and that is the basis of what makes our economy thrive. Opportunities are all around us. You can turn on your tap and get clean, healthy water. Look back 100 years ago and you will find that our grandparents spent many hours each week and a large part of their income in the quest for clean water for their family and livestock. Our streams and air are the cleanest in 100+ years. You have the right to speak your opinion. You have the right to publicly disagree with those in government. That small act still gets folks killed in some parts of the world today. The First Amendment is protected and defended in Missouri. You have the freedom to worship your god, however you perceive him to be. I am thankful Jesus came to the earth for each of us and the many blessings our family has received. “Not one of us is exempt from some kind of trouble, … and yet in the midst of those trials we can thank God, because we know that He has promised to be with us and that He will help us.” - Billy Graham This year we were blessed with our first grandson, Luca. Our daughter Lylac (Grace) and her son are both doing well. Grandpa sounds good. Blessed in so many ways.
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