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First snow perfect for snow angels
Online pesticide applicator training scheduled to begin in January University of MO Extension
University of Missouri Extension offers recertification training for commercial pesticide applicators during eight days in January 2024, with follow-up days in February and March. Completing the online training classes recertifies licensed commercial pesticide applicators for three years, says Sam Polly, MU Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator. Polly recommends that applicators look at their licenses to determine if they need to recertify in 2024. Three years pass quickly, and checking now can avoid the frustration of retaking the exams prior to spray season, he says. The one-day classes include the core and category-specific training centered around the participant’s main area of work with pesticides. Classes run 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and require particCOLUMBIA, Mo.
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Depending on who you ask, the snow that blanketed Mercer County late Saturday night into early Sunday morning (Nov. 25-26) left 2 to 4 inches. However much fell didn’t matter much to Mason Stout, son of Jerod and Danessa Stout of rural Princeton, who closed his eyes in the bright sunlight while making a snow angel.
ipants to have a computer and valid email address. While no certification classes are offered this year, the recertification classes are also useful as a review for those who plan to take the exams and become certified. “Keep in mind that Missouri’s new pesticide licensing rules and program are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2025,” he says. “While anyone wishing to apply pesticides with aerial equipment or soil fumigation methods will need the new categories on their license at that time, this is a good time to recertify even if your license does not expire. This will allow you to recertify for the next three years under the current program.” Dates and topics • Tuesday, Jan. 9: General structure, termite, fumigation, wood products. • Wednesday, Jan. 10: Ag plant, ag animal, seed treat-
ment. • Thursday, Jan. 11: Forest, aquatic and public health. • Wednesday, Jan. 17: Ornamental turf, right of way and forest. • Thursday, Jan. 18: Ag plant, general structure, termite and wood products. • Tuesday, Jan. 23: Ag plant, ornamental/turf, aquatic, right of way. • Wednesday, Jan. 24: General structure, termite, fumigation and public health. • Thursday, Jan. 25: Ag animal, ornamental/turf, seed treatment, right of way. • Wednesday, Feb. 13: Ag plant, ornamental/turf, right of way, general structure and termite. • Thursday, March 14: Ag plant, ornamental/turf, right of way, general structure and termite. Register online at https:// cvent.me/aYP82q.
Winter to Mercer County: Finally, I’m here!
MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER
National Weather Service - Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Mo. Time of forecast: Noon, Monday, Nov. 27 Thursday, Nov. 30: Mostly cloudy, 30% rain; 44/26 Friday, Dec. 1: Mostly sunny; 36/23 Saturday, Dec. 2: Partly sunny; 41/31 Sunday, Dec. 3: Partly sunny; 45 (average: 43) Forecasts reflect daytime high and overnight low temperatures. Weather forecasts change often. Check local radio, weather radio, or the NWS website (www.weather.gov) for the most recent updates.
Area hospitals collecting red scarves for Health Month Special to the Post-Telegraph
More women than men die every year from heart disease and stroke. The good news is that 80% of cardiac events are preventable with education and lifestyle changes. Annually, the month of February is designated National Heart Month. While the red dress proTRENTON
motes awareness about women’s heart disease, the red scarf symbolizes lifelines for women as a reminder that they are not alone in their battle with heart disease. The red scarf offers comfort, support, and encouragement for women with heart disease and becomes part of See Red scarves, Page 12
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Mercer County received its first measurable snow of the 2023-24 winter season late Saturday night into Sunday morning. Even as the temperature dipped, the recent relatively mild prevented this pond south of Princeton from freezing over.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of Linda M. Shriver, Deceased Estate No. 22AI-PR00024 STATE OF MISSOURI ) COUNTY OF MERCER ) 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 personal 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. Carrie Scott Personal Representative Address: 9515 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131 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 30, 2023 December 7, 2023 December 14, 2023 December 21, 2023
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November 30, 2023 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
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PRINCETON FOOTBALL: Holt makes history
PRINCETON BOYS BASKETBALL: Plenty of points in opener
Who needs a shot clock? Ten players dress for opener and all 10 get in scorebook PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
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Princeton quarterback Talan Holt cut behind a block by Nico Rubio (#56) for a big gain during the Tigers win at King City in October.
Holt makes media’s first-ever 8-man all-district team Tiger senior QB named as an all-purpose player by panel of NWMO media Princeton Post-Telegraph
CAMERON, Mo. The 2023 football season was the 36th season the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has sanctioned 8-man football as a championship-level sport. The first 35 seasons, the Northwest Missouri chapter of the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association (MSSA) didn’t select an all-district 8-man honor squad since there were so few teams. But now, after the sport has exploded - 43 programs and, counting co-ops, 67 schools during the past season - the MSSA decided to select a regional all-star team. And, one of the state’s most electrifying players has been chosen, as Princeton senior Talan Holt is one of two all-purpose players chosen. On the very first play of the Tigers first 8-man game, Holt beat a South Holt defender deep and Clay Evans hit him with a 44-yard TD pass. Later
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in that game, Evans was injured and Holt moved from wideout to quarterback. “After he had to change positions, I know we were watching someone special,” said Princeton Post-Telegraph editor Preston Cole, who just finished his 50th season of having an association with Tiger football and 45th school year as an MSSA voting member. After that first game, during which he piled up 370 yards of total offense (197 rushing, 173 passing), one statewide media group named Holt as its Player of the Week for all 7 classes of Missouri high school football, all 6 classes of 11-man, plus 8-man. He finished an injury-shortened season with 1,427 rushing yards (203 per game) and 24 TDS, and 731 yards passing and 12 TDs. He averaged 307 yards of total offense per game. Holt isn’t a one-trick pony in Tiger sports. He’s the two-time reigning Class 2 state high jump champion, been an all-district performer in basketball and 11man football, and is a stalwart on the Tiger baseball team.
GILMAN CITY, Mo. Some alleged basketball purists think Missouri needs a shot clock in high school basketball - that is, if one reads the blabber on internet message boards (re: MOsports.com). In fact, the Missouri State High School Activities Association has been polling its members about implementing a shot clock. They should have watched last Tuesday’s (Nov. 21) Princeton/Gilman City boys game. The visiting Tigers scored over 20 points in each of the first three quarters and barely missed in the fourth, as they took a 90-60 nonconference victory. Last season’s top two scorers, Talan Holt (8 points) and Clay Evans (11) combined for 19 of Princeton’s first-quarter points as the Tigers bolted out to a 2113 lead. Holt, Evans and Kelby
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Tiger freshman Hunter Lowrey works to get rebounding position against a Gilman City player. Thomas hit 3-point goals, Holt hit for 15 overall, as Princeton outscored the Hawks 24-16 in the second frame for a 45-29 halftime margin. Holt and Cooper Boxley hit two 3s each and Thomas added a trifecta during the third, and seven Tigers scored as Princeton took the period 27-17 to boost the lead to 72-46. Seven Tigers scored in the fourth, an
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18-14 Princeton period. Talan Holt led all players with 34 points, 31 over the first three stanzas, and Clay Evans added 19 - 13 in the first half. Other scoring: Kash Holt 8, Thomas 6, Boxley 6, Tyler Coffman 4, Chase Evans 4, Noel Schreffler 4, Hunter Lowrey 3, John Schreffler 2. 3FG: Cl. Evans 3, Holt 3, Thomas 2, Ch. Evans 2.
Cardinals roll past Putnam County JV Class 2 Midget backups filled in for original foe PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
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Mercer’s Brendon Wolfe (#34) blocks the shot of a Putnam County JV player.
MERCER, Mo. Mercer’s boys held Class 2 Putnam County’s JV to four field goals and 18 points during the first three quarters last Tuesday night (Nov. 21) and took a 53-39 decision. The Midget reserves were a late replacement for Worth County. The Tigers won their 8-man football state quarterfinal game on Nov. 18, giving WOCO’s dual-sport players just a day or two of practice before playing Mercer. Putnam County had already agreed to fill in, if necessary.
Tyler Meinecke hit 8 of the Cardinals’ 12 first-quarter tallies as Mercer took a 12-4 lead. Putnam was held without a bucket in the second quarter as Mercer rolled 15-7 to build a 27-11 halftime. The Cardinals put the game out of reach in the third with an 18-7 surge, increasing the spread to 45-18. Meinecke led the field with 23 points, all over the opening three periods, and 7 Cardinals - there were nights last season when they dressed that many scored: Kobe Hill 8, Brenden Wolfe 8, Jayce Davis 6, Wes Hashman 4, Kaimon West 2, Navari Payton 2.
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PRINCETON GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tigers blunt Gilman City comeback
Up 17 at half, Tigers hold on Princeton wins fourth quarter 17-12 PRESTON COLE
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GILMAN CITY, Mo. Things looked pretty good for Princeton’s girls at halftime last Tuesday night (Nov. 21), as the Tigers built a 17-point lead over traditional opening-night opponent Gilman City. Tiger junior Addilyn Henke, the leading scorer last season in the now-defunct (in its former 16-school format) Grand River Conference, hit for 20 of her game-high 27 points in the first half. She scored 8 in the first quarter, and Macey Lewis and Audrey Kelly hit from the floor, as the Tigers got off to a 16-10 start. Henke added 12 points and Lewis got 5 during the second, but more important was the Tiger de-
fense as Princeton outscored the Hawks 19-8 to capture a 35-18 halftime. Back came Gilman City. They held Princeton to just three goals and outscored the Tigers 20-7 in the third quarter to pull to within 42-38. Princeton had its two tallest players out of the 7 girls that dressed for the game, Grace Kelly and Gracie Allnutt, foul out in the fourth while Audrey Kelly finished the game with four fouls. In the end, though, Princeton was able to outscore Gilman City 17-12 down the stretch for the win. As previously stated, Addilyn Henke led Princeton with 27 points while Lewis, a junior, added 11 in her first start. Other scoring: Audrey Kelly 9, Grace Kelly 8, Mikaylee Henke 4. 3FG: A. Henke 3.
MERCER GIRLS BASKETBALL: Defense dominates WOCO
Cardinals win big in opener Mercer gets 15 steals off 32 turnovers by visitors
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Princeton’s team Addilyn Henke (left) gives advice to younger teammates Audrey Kelly (#11), Macey Lewis (#0) and Mikayee Henke (#10).
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MERCER, Mo. Veteran Mercer coach Dan Owens loves him some defense. He got lots of love last Tuesday night (Nov. 21). His Cardinals held Worth County to 29% shooting and got 15 steals off 32 turnovers, and posted a 58-24 beatdown. The game was competitive for a quarter as WOCO hit two 3-point hoops, but trailed 1310. Then, Mercer took off behind seniors Emma Shipley (7 points) and Maddi Fisher (6). They, and every other Cardinal that took turns guarding a Tiger, held WOCO to a single free throw during a 15-1 stretch that ended in the Cardinals holding a 28-11 lead. Mercer continued to pull away in the second half. Five Cardinals scored in the third quarter as they built the lead to 43-17 off a 15-6 run. The game ended in turboclock style as Mercer got 5 girls in the scorebook during a 15-7 period. Shipley led Mercer, and all scorers, with 16 points. Fisher, Mercer’s 2023 Class 1 allstater, got a 14-point, 11 rebound double-double. Other scoring: Bailey Houk 9, Gra-
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Mercer’s Emma Shipley (left) scored over a WOCO defender.
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BIRTHS
Jett David Lowe Garrett and Kelsie Lowe of Trenton, Mo., are the parents of a son, Jett David, born on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. He joins a brother, Owen, 10, and a sister, Emma, 7. Grandparents are Erin Coin of Princeton, Mo., and Leonard and Cathy Lowe of Bethany, Mo. Great-grandparents are Gary and Mary Burkeybile of Princeton, and Terry and Judy Wilson of Ravanna, Mo.
OBITUARIES Bill Boyer
Warsaw, Mo.
inson created the Boyer/ Robinson Splicing Company where he worked splicing cable and fiber all across the country until he retired in 2015. Bill was united in marriage to Susan Barnes on June 10, 1972. He loved to hunt and fish, and in 1985 they moved to Warsaw to enjoy the area and to raise their family. He is survived by his wife, Susan Boyer, of the home; three sons, Corey Boyer (Deanna) of Houston, Texas, Dustin Boyer (Dolly) of Pittsburg, Mo. and Ryan Boyer (Brandi) of Warsaw; eight grandchildren, Zoey, Ava, Barrett, Isabelle, Nickolaus, Anastasia, Tayten and Bronx; three brothers, Phil Boyer (Patricia) of Bolling Springs, Pa., Ronnie Boyer (Barbara) of St Robert, Mo., and George Boyer (Mary Anne) of Sun City, Ariz.; a sister Sharon Young (Randall) of Browning, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Area hospitals schedule live Nativity scene Special to the Post-Telegraph
The Wright Memorial Hospital Spiritual Wellness Team will host a live Nativity on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Wright Memorial previously held this event in 2018 and 2019. The event will begin underneath the Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group entrance awning and will conclude inside the hospital’s Education Center. The live display will feature five simple scenes that illustrate the story of Christmas. Each scene will have live characters with two scenes featuring live animals. The five scenes will be spaced along the sidewalk on the south side of the hospital, TRENTON,
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The memorial service was Saturday, Nov. 25 at Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw.
so some walking will be necessary. Christmas carolers will also be spaced along the sidewalk. The entire walk should take 10-15 minutes to complete. “Ever since the first year we held this event, the Spiritual Wellness Team at Wright Memorial wanted to do something that demonstrated our organization’s faithbased heritage. We feel very blessed that the community has continued to support the event in the past, and we hope to have another great turnout this year,” said Jennifer Dixon, director of nursing at Wright Memorial Hospital. “Part of Saint Luke’s mission is to enhance the spiritual health of the communities we serve. This is a great way to start the Christmas season and see the story of Jesus Christ’s birth retold in simplicity. We invite our
community and employees to come out again and have a great time experiencing the story of the first Christmas.” As attendees finish the live nativity route outside the hospital, they are welcome to come inside to warm up, visit, and enjoy refreshments in the hospital’s Education Room. Parking for the event
will be in the east parking lot and, if needed, the south parking lot. Signage will be posted, and parking attendants will help guide the traffic. Wright Memorial Hospital is located at 191 Iowa Boulevard in Trenton. For questions or information on how to help with the event, call Dixon at 660-214-8235.
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Bill D. Boyer, 78, of Warsaw, Mo., and formerly of Princeton, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at the E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Mo. Bill was born in Princeton and graduated from Princeton High School; he continued his education at Northeast Missouri State at Kirksville, Mo., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in math and briefly taught high school math. He and Stanley Rob-
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MELANIE CHANEY
December birthdays that I am aware of are as follows: Michelle Hadley, Rod Brejnik, Roger Skroh, Jeremy Kellner, Brandi Cook, BeeAnne Ledgerwood, Levi Thompson, Joe McLain, Ryan Hamilton, Butch Frisbie, Rex Hagan, Cindy Summers, Brad Thompson, bBrad O'Neal Morgan McLain, Jeannie Hart, Griffin Ellsworth, Connie Holloway, Samantha McLain, Ashley McConkey, Herman Chaney, Sierra Deskins, Tom Booth, Marvin McLain Jr, Amy Doty, Tim Zerbe, Emily Hart, Jacob Schoonover, Paula Frisbie, Kineta Keith, Kenny Willis, Jaden Bain, Damien Chaney, Gray Rardon, Madison Loving and Carsley Crabtree. Lila McLain was the Thanksgiving day guest of Randall and Kay Thomas of Bethany. Other guests were Morgan and Sherri McLain, Lenexa, Kan.; Walker and Emily Thom-
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as, Kansas City, Mo.; Nathan, Sierra, Kaylyn, McKinley, and Berkeley Wolf, Maysville; Ronda and Bryan Pash, Joshua Pash, Jackson and Sawyer, Joe and Page Carson and Hunter Eads, all from Bethany; Jake, Stephanie, Justin and Savannah Weaver, and Cory Willett, all from Princeton; and Clint Thomas and Roger and Sandy Thomas from Cainsville. The Community Thanksgiving service at the Baptist Church Wednesday evening, Nov. 22 included good specials from all four churches, followed by a very good message with fellowship and refreshments rounding out the evening. Thanksgiving day guests of Lee and Pheobe Everett were niece Melissa from St. Joseph, Amanda and boys, Heather, Serenity, Ryan and Piper Seeley. According to Phoebe they really hadn’t expected anyone so they were very surprised and happy to all be together for the holiday. Thanksgiving Day
November 30, 2023 guests of Kenneth and Barbara McLain were Herman and Melanie Chaney; Isaac, Shyanne, Lakelyn and Lilah Chaney; Tim and Amanda Zerbe; Levi Chaney and Miranda and Ronnie Miles, Corbin and Maudy. The first varsity basketball games will be at Ridgeway on Monday, Dec. 4. The first games at Cainsville will be Tuesday, Dec. 5. The annual Cainsville Christmas Tree lighting on the square will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at City Hall for pictures and cookies after the lighting ceremony. Sympathy to the family and friends of Phyllis (Billups) Bagley, who recently passed away. Phyllis was a graduate of the Cainsville R-1 class of 1958. Please send me some news about your travels during this holiday season. Visitors and visiting or shopping trips or family functions!
LAND TRANSFERS
Thursday, Nov. 16 • Luis Enrique Castro Rodriquez to Justin John Hopkins. Friday, Nov. 17 • Kelly P. Hagan to Jonathan Powell.
• Mercer County Genealogical and Historical Society to Stephanie Jo Newman. • Vernon A. Shoger, trustee, et al, to Samuel Lake. Monday, Nov. 20 • Roger Patterson to Connie Kuhn.
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Extention offers advice on planning budgets for holidays, year-round LINDA GEIST University of MO Extension
COLUMBIA, Mo. The holiday season is a good time to talk about family budgets and plan for next year, says Andrew Zumwalt, chair of the University of Missouri’s Personal Financial Planning program. Zumwalt says family gatherings are also an opportunity to talk with extended family members about budgets for holiday gift-giving. Discussion about dollar amounts for gifts can prevent financial stress and misunderstandings, he says. Recognize that the amount allotted for gifts may vary among family members. Different sides of the family may have different traditions, such as donating to charities instead of exchanging gifts. One inexpensive option is a “Rob Your Neighbor” or “Secret Santa” gift exchange at family events. These can be fun, and they limit gift buying so you don’t have to get something for all extended family members. One popular option in
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recent years is to give “experiences” such as gift cards for movies, museums or travel. Zumwalt says some of the best presents are gifts of time and talent such as cards offering free services like babysitting or yardwork. Zumwalt says parents can give each child a coupon to for a special time or experience without other siblings or electronics. This can be a simple weekend breakfast or visit to a favorite park or special event. These delayed gifts give family members a sense of anticipation and joy, he says. When in doubt, cash is one-size-fits-all and wraps easily. “Cash seems a little dry and without magic, but it often makes sense,” says Zumwalt. Another option that grandparents may find attractive is a contribution to a grandchild’s 529 plan. Starting in 2024, savers can roll over unused funds from 529 plans to Roth individual retirement accounts free of income tax or tax penalties. Check with a trusted financial expert about
updates that make these plans more flexible than in the past. “There are many ways to tackle this season of giving,” says Zumwalt. “Material things are good but often quickly forgotten, so make it more about spending time together.” Here are some of Zumwalt’s tips: • Make a budget and stick to it. • Plan for budget busters like “Secret Santa” gift exchanges or holiday meals out with work friends. These “little extras” can add up in a big way. • Don’t wait until the last minute. Rushed decisions result in unplanned costs. • If you shop early, resist the temptation to buy “just one more thing.” Those “savings” can be costly. Respect your budget and be intentional in your buying. • Reduce end-of-theyear stress by setting aside funds for taxes and
other year-end expenses before you shop. • Use time off work during the holidays to
plan a household budget and goals for next year. Review last year’s budget and adjust as needed.
If you’ve put off estate planning, this is a good time to get started.
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November 30, 2023
90th birthday open house set for Sunday Please help Betty Covey celebrate her 90th birthday! Instead of gifts, please bring Betty a birthday card at her open house on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2-4 p.m. at the Senior Center in Princeton, Mo. If you cannot attend, please drop Betty a card in the mail: Betty Covey, 16240 Elliot Road, Princeton, MO 64673.
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MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Nov. 20 • Minutes of the Nov. 13 meeting were approved. • Bills were approved and paid. • Time sheets and the Nov. 15 payroll were approved. • Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the Missouri County Collectors Association $100 for dues. Money was taken from TMF Fund #34. • October sales tax and use tax reports were received from the Missouri Department of Revenue, for the county’s use on Nov. 7.
• Commissioners received the letter of resignation from former Deputy Riley Nelson, effective Oct. 15. • Sheriff Jose Lopez introduced Will Grifflin to commissioners. He’s been hired as a deputy sheriff. • Rob Hach with Trusted Energy spoke to commissioners about the need to cross a gravel road with a solar power line. His company is working on a solar project for Gary Porter on Arcadia Street. They’ve done locates, and Jerod VanGenderen will be working with them. Commissioners prefer them to bore under the road. • Marcia Cox with Farm Bureau Insurance spoke to commissioners about health insurance needs. She presented a quote through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Red scarves collected From Page 1 their healing journey. In preparation for National Heart Month in February 2024, Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, in collaboration with the Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center, is asking members of the community to help create red scarves to be distributed at various locations throughout Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center. Scarves should be 5-8 inches wide, 48-60 inches long, and red. They can be knitted, crocheted, or handmade via other methods. Make a difference in these women's lives and help them celebrate Heart Month in style. Upon completing the scarves, please send or bring them to the main hospital entrances at Wright Memorial Hospital or Hedrick Medical Center. Please include your name and phone number with your red scarf. All persons who donate a scarf by Jan. will be entered into a drawing for a gift. For questions or more information, please call 660-214-8329. Have an original item you’d like published in the Princeton Post-Telegraph? Send it to us by email: posttele@grm.net. Photos on a jpeg, please.
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