Thursday, November 9, 2023
Volume 151, No. 45 - Princeton, MO 64673
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Princeton to hold 50th Veterans Day event
Mercer drivers teach school bus safety
Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON
PRINCETON, Mo. The Princeton High FCCLA chapter (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America will hold the R-5 district’s 50th annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10 in the Princeton Elementary School gym starting at 1:30 p.m., with refreshments to follow. There is no guest speaker this year. Instead, members of Princeton Veterans of Foreign Wars will speak about the significance of the 13 folds in the flag, perform Taps, and will perform a 21-gun salute outdoors at the end of the event. “We invite all area veterans to attend,” said FCCLA advisor Dr. Tina Holt. Princeton R-5 began holding Veterans Day programs in 1973, before the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 program. It resumed in 2021.
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MERCER, Mo. There will be a Veterans Day program at the Mercer school on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in the main gym. All area veterans and their spouses/significant others are welcome to attend. This year’s program will include patriotic music from the school music department, various works made/presented by students and recognition of veterans. Lunch will be served after the program. Veterans and their guests are welcome to stay for lunch. Please contact event organizer Greg Frost at 660-382-4214 if you would like more information or plan to attend. “Letting us know if you plan to have lunch with us and how many of you there are helps our cooks plan the meal,” Frost said. “Regardless of when or where you served, in peace or war, for a short time or a long time, please come and be recognized for your service to our country.”
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Department of Revenue wish to inform potential future Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants of an upcoming change in CDL testing procedure. The new modernized testing standard being adopted by Missouri will begin on Monday, Dec. 4 and will be utilized by all CDL examiners in the state, including at all Patrol examination sites and all third-party examination sites. The changes in testing procedure include a more streamlined pre-trip examination and more efficient basic skills course. Those wishing to train for taking their CDL skills
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Mercer to honor vets Thursday
New CDL testing rules begin Dec. 4
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North Mercer students got a hands-on approach to Emergency Evacuations during School Bus Safety Week. Professional drivers Doyle Wyatt (left, standing) and Max Siemer assisted students with evacuating a bus. Activities such as bus scavenger hunts, safety competitions, and many team building activities involving school bus safety all week with students. “It’s a great way for our team of professional drivers and students to interact with each other, while learning about bus safety and how to effectively evacuate a bus in an emergency situation,” said Kerri Jincks, Mercer transportation director.
Medicare specialist to be at Senior Center next week Special to the Post-Telegraph
The Mercer County Senio Center will have a program specialist from Young At Heart Resources coming to the Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 16 to help with Medicare Part D plan comparison for 2024. Applications for winter heating assistance, Medicare PRINCETON, Mo.
savings programs, and SNAP (food stamps) can also be completed then. For any questions or to schedule an appointment call 660-240-9400. Persons need to bring their Medicare card and a complete list of prescription drugs, including dosage information the day of the appointment.
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tests on Dec. 4 or later should utilize the New CDL Manual Current testing procedures will remain in effect statewide until Dec. 1. The current CDL manual can be found in the Current CDL Manual. It is important to note, per federal guidelines, applicants must pass the pretrip and basic skills using the same testing model, meaning if an applicant passes the old model pretrip, they must pass the old model basic skills test to be eligible for the road test. We encourage training schools and applicants to consider this when making plans for testing. For more information on this topic, please visit: https://dor.mo.gov/.
FAFSA opening now in December JASON STRICKLAND Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFFERSON
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The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has launched a FAFSA website to help keep students informed while the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing period is delayed. The new website includes information about what individuals can do now to prepare, how to file, and what to review for the FAFSA. Along with easy-to-follow steps, students can access answers to frequently asked questions, infographics, and helpful blogs. “MDHEWD is committed to helping Missourians stay informed about the new FAFSA, the changes involved, and how this impacts them,” said Dr.
Ben Boggs, commissioner of higher education and workforce development. “We know there are a lot of students, families, and school officials who are eager to learn more about these changes and what to expect. Our website will be a great resource to help provide the important information students need to know in order to file their FAFSA on time.” The FAFSA typically opens on Oct. 1 each year, but required updates put in place by the FAFSA Simplification Act have delayed that until sometime in December. While the official opening date has not yet been announced, there are steps students can take to make sure they are ready to file once it opens. See FAFSA opening, Page 11
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PRINCETON FOOTBALL
First year of new era ends in district play Evans throws for 195 yards, Tigers convert after all five TDs, but North Shelby used big plays to advance to finals PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph
SHELBYVILLE, Mo. Folks who truly understand 8-man football told the newbies from central Missouri that one of the things you can count on is that sometimes, on some Friday nights, offenses can explode at any time. Last Friday night (Nov. 3) in the District 8 semifinals, the #3seed Princeton Tigers got one final lesson. Leading 16-8 early in the second quarter, Princeton couldn’t prevent a 40-point deluge as #2-seed North Shelby took a 24-point lead and went on to a 76-40 victory. Princeton (3-7) got two of the game’s first three scores. First, Ethan Rhoades scored on a 2 yard run, followed by a Corbin
Powell conversion run, for an 8-0 run. North Shelby (7-3) answered with a 9-yard run and 2-point run as the first quarter ended in an 8-8 deadlock. Princeton got the first score of the second quarter when Clay Evans hit Powell with a 22-yard TD pass, then Tyler’s conversion run gave the Tigers a 16-8 lead. The host Raiders followed with three scores in as many different ways - a 75-yard kickoff return, a 2-yard run and a 32-yard pass. A trio of 2-point runs boosted North Shelby to a 32-16 margin. Princeton cut the gap to one possession, 32-24, on a 6-yard Evans TD run and two-point followup. North Shelby got the next three runs, two of them later in the second quarter on runs of 1 and 11 yards, plus the ensuing
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Corbin Powell (far back, left), Cooper Boxley, Kole Lewis, Evan Houck, Chanse Glenn and Nico Rubio fired off the ball against North Shelby. conversions, for a 48-24 halftime lead. The Raiders began the scoring in the third stanza with
Two Tigers earn All-West Grand River Conference honors
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Two members of Princeton football’s senior class have received All-West Grand River Conference recognition. Talan Holt (left) was picked as the first-team all-purpose back - kind of like a Swiss Army knife in helmet, shoulder pads and cleats - and Evan Houck as a second-team offensive lineman.
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a 12-yard TD pass (and you know by now what followed). Princeton answered as Coffman ran it in from 5 and Evans tossed a 2-point pass to Kelby Thomas to make it 56-32. NS got two more touchdowns during the third, on an 8-yard run and a 31-yard pick-6. Headline news: The Tigers stopped North Shelby after the first TD. With North Shelby leading 70-32, both teams scored in the fourth quarter. The Raiders struck first on a 55-yard run, but was stopped on a 2-point try. Navari Payton, a Mercer senior and the only player that school contribued to the threeteam co-op (Newtown-Harris the third school, contributed two boys), scored the season’s final TD on a 7-yard run. Evans’ 2-point ended the Tigers’ - and the season’s - scoring. District 8 #1 seed Schuyler County (8-2) hosts North Shelby at Queen City at 8 p.m. Friday for a berth in the state quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 8 (tentatively) against one of northwest Missouri powers and District 7 champion - either
Platte Valley or Worth County. The District 7 championship game will be played at Barnard. Platte Valley football is a coop featuring South Nodaway, North Nodaway and Platte County. Worth County is the host school for a co-op with Northeast Nodaway. STATISTICS OFFENSE Rushing: Tyler Coffman 1551, 1 TD; Clay Evans 12-49, 1 TD; Cooper Boxley 4-23, Navari Payton 4-17, 1 TD; Ethan Rhoades 4-0, 1 TD. Passing: Evans 14 of 25, 195 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT. Receiving: Kelby Thomas 4-74; Rhoades 4-42; Coffman 3-39; Corbin Powell 2-30, 1 TD; Kash Holt 1-10. DEFENSE (tackles listed as solo, assists and total) Tackles: Rhoades 11/1/12, Coffman 3/0/0; Holt 3/0/0, Kole Lewis 3/0/3, Powell 2/2/4, Nico Rubio 2/3/5, Evan Houck 2/2/4, Kolton Schurke 2/0/2, Boxley 1/0/1, Payton 1/0/1, Thomas 1/0/1, Payton Miller 1/0/1. Tackles for loss: Houck.
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WGRC, HDC announce postseason awards ALL-WEST GRAND RIVER CONFERENCE SOFTBALL *Unanimous selection FIRST TEAM *Teigan Miller, soph., North Andrew; *Brooklyn Richardson, sr., Worth County; *Addy
Henke, jr., Princeton; Kinzie Wilmes, sr., North Andrew; Katryna Warren, sr., North Andrew; Katelyn Jones, jr., Pattonsburg; Kynah Steele, sr., Worth County; Amelia Wallace, sr., Stanberry; Wylie McKinnon,
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PRINCETON SOFTBALL, from left: Kelsey Goodin, Faith Siemer, Grace Kelly, Emma Walkup and Addy Henke.
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MERCER SOFTBALL, from left: FRONT - Emma Shipley and Breanna Houk; BACK - Payton Houk, Maddi Fisher, Makenzie Hagan and Bailey Houk.
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jr.-King City; Abigail Troncin, jr., Albany; Addisyn Crawford, sr., Albany. SECOND TEAM Piper Cook, jr., North Andrew; Gracie Wilmes, jr., North Andrew; Shealyn Pliley, jr., Pattonsburg; Lani Briggs, fr., North Harrison; Autumn Cousatte, sr., Worth County; Kristen Tracy, fr., Worth County; Kaylee Roberts, sr., King City; Grace Kelly, sr., Princeton; Emma Walkup, sr., Princeton; Makena Moffat, fr., Albany. HONORABLE MENTION Kelsey Rathbun, sr., North Andrew; Marissa Uthe, fr., Pattonsburg; Erica Gerken, sr.,North Harrison; Katlyn James, sr., Stanberry; Carleen Gilbert, sr., King City. 2023 ALL-HDC CONFERENCE SOFTBALL * - Unanimous selection FIRST TEAM *Alexis Booth, sr., East Harrison; *Karlee Crouse, jr., East Harrison; *Lainey Thompson, soph., East Harrison; *Ava Langfitt, sr., Gilman City; *Riah Crump, jr., Gilman City; *Avery Gregg, soph., Gilman City; *Shelby Gibson, jr. Gilman City; Ericka Burke, jr., Gilman City; *Adysan Raines, sr., Grundy County; *Kinsley Allnutt, soph., Grundy County; Molly Milazzo, sr., Grundy County; *Maddi Fisher, sr., Mercer; *Makenzie Hagan, jr., Mercer; *Bailey Houk, soph., Mercer; Breanna Houk, sr., Mercer; Emma Shipley, sr., Mercer; *Patience Robb, jr., Tri-County; Alexis Neeley, soph., Tri-County. HONORABLE MENTION Kaitlyn Roberts, sr. East Harrison; Bree Vaughn, jr., East Harrison; Sloane McLain, soph., East Harrison; Laina Ward, sr., Gilman City; Reese Sperry, sr., Gilman City; Presley Burke, sr., Gilman City; Kelsey Sperry, jr., Gilman City; Payton Houk, fr., Mercer. Coach of the Year - Tony Gregg, Gilman City. CLASS 1, ALL-DISTRICT 8 SOFTBALL FIRST TEAM Pitcher - Delany Wolf, Platte Valley; Brooklyn Richardson, Worth County; Addisyn Crawford, Albany; Kelsey Goodin, Princeton. Catchers - Maggie Collins, Platte Valley; Autumn Cousatte, Worth County, Lani Briggs, North Harrison. Outfield - Kali Redden, Platte Valley; Grace Kelly, Princeton; Riah Crump, Gilman City; Katlyn James, Stanberry; Karlee Crouse, East Harrison.
Infield - Kynah Steele, Worth County; Brylie Angle, Platte Valley; Amelia Wallace, Stanberry; Jill Boswell, Northeast Nodaway; Abigail Troncin, Albany; Addy Henke, Princeton; Lainey Thompson, East Harrison; Kristen Tracy, Worth County. DP/Utility - Hadley DeFreece, Northeast Nodaway. At Large - Maleeah Bliley, Platte Valley. SECOND TEAM * - not chosen by position Alexis Booth, East Harrison; Ericka Burke, Gilman City; Jaci Davis, North Harrison; Maddi Fisher, Mercer; Erica Gerken, North Harrison; Shelby Gibson, Gilman City; Avery Gregg, Gilman City; Marli Hilton, Stanberry; Bailey Houk, Mercer; Lindsey Jackson, Northeast Nodaway; Ava Langfitt, Gilman City; Emalee Langford, Platte Valley; McKenna Moffat, Albany; Riley Ridge, Worth County; Rylee Ruckman, Worth County; Faith Siemer, Princeton; Emma Walkup, Princeton. (Teams chosen by coaches; all-district and all-region teams chosen by panels of the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association. They are listed in the order in which they were provided.) 2023 CLASS 1 ALL-REGION 4 SOFTBALL FIRST TEAM Pitcher - AnnaBelle Ball, Gallatin; Brooklyn Richardson, Worth County; Delaney Wolf, Platte Valley; Hanna Vaught, Polo. Catcher - Mya Heil, Polo; Betty Rogers, Gallatin; Maggie Collins, Platte Valley. Outfield - Alex Endicott, Gallatin; Katelyn Jones, Pattonsburg; Kali Redden, Platte Valley. Infield - Brylie Angle, Platte Valley; Ashley Feiden, Gallatin; Kendyl Fitzwater, Polo; Karydon Jones, Gallatin; Wylie McKinnon, King City; Kynah Steele, Worth County; Amelia Wallace, Stanberry. DP/Utility - Hadley DeFreece, Northeast Nodaway. At-large - Brynn Bird, Gallatin. SECOND TEAM Pitcher - Kayla Beam, St. Joseph LeBlond. Catcher - Autumn Cousatte, Worth County; Kinzie Wilmes, North Andrew. Infield - Jill Boswell, Northeast Nodaway; Kelsey Rathbun, North Andrew; Abigail Troncin, Albany. Outfield - Riah Crump, Gilman City; Katlyn James, Stanberry; Grace Kelly, Prince-
ton. DP/UT - Hailey Lemunyon, Maysville. 2023 ALL-WEST GRAND RIVER CONFERENCE FOOTBALL * - Unanimous selection APB - All-Purpose Back SJC - St. Joseph Christian FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback - *Tyler New, sr., Worth County. Running back - Landon Wilmes, jr., Worth County; Tucker Schieber, sr., Stanberry. Line - *Elias Alarcon, sr., Worth County; Bryce Martin, sr., Albany; Jaren Padget, sr., SJC. Wide receiver - *Landon Preston, jr., Pattonsburg; Kyle Emerson, jr., Albany. Tight end - *Grant McIntyre, sr., Worth County. APB - Talan Holt, sr., Princeton. FIRST TEAM DEFENSE End - *Elias Alarcon, sr., Worth County; Bo Collins, fr., Worth County. Line - Kolton Smith, sr., Worth County; Payton Simmons, sr., North Andrew. Linebacker - *Gage Iddings, sr., Pattonsburg; Lucas Frisch, soph., Worth County; Tyler New, sr., Worth County. Back - *Grant McIntyre, sr.; Worth County; Kyle Emerson, jr., Albany; Colby McQueen, jr., Stanberry. End/linebacker - *Avery Miller, jr., North Andrew. FIRST TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS Kicker - *Nate Giffin, sr., Stanberry. Punter - *Nate Giffin, sr., Stanberry. Returner - Tyler New, sr., Worth County. SECOND TEAM OFFENSE QB - Gage Iddings, sr., Pattonsburg. RB - Quentin Hurkman, sr., Albany; Peyton Hausman, jr., SJC; Cy Carlson, jr., SJC. Line - Jace Estrada, soph., Pattonsburg; Payton Simmons, sr., North Andrew; Bo Collins, fr., Worth County; Evan Houck, sr., Princeton. WR - Logan Hubble, jr., SJC; Camden Griffith, soph., Pattonsburg; Ryder Sample, soph., King City. TE - Decker Heyde, jr., Stanberry. APB - Colby McQueen, sr., Stanberry. SECOND TEAM DEFENSE End - Bryce Martin, sr., Albany; Vail Freuchting, sr., SJC. Line - Seth Miller, jr., Albany; Jaren Padget, sr, SJC. See All-WGRC football, Page 4
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INFORMATION
NO HUNTING
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
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LEGAL NOTICE
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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TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Linda Johnson, a single woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Linda Johnson, a single woman dated August 8, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Mercer County, Missouri in Book 242, Page 666 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, November 13, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 4:55 PM), at the North Front Door of the Court House, City of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Mercer County, State of Missouri, to wit: THE WEST HALF OF LOT 2 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (ALSO DESCRIBED AS THE NORTHWEST FOURTH OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER) OF SECTION FIVE (5), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-THREE (63) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25) WEST to satisfy said debt and cost. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 216529.111323.434716 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. PUBLISH ON: October 19, 2023 10/26/2023 11/02/2023 11/09/2023 –––––––––––––––––––––
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ALL garage sales (and similar sales) MUST be paid for in advance, unless you have an account that is in good standing.
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate and/or houses, and all rental housing and/or property, advertised in the Princeton Post-Telegraph newspaper and the Courier shopper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowlingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. ––––––––––––––––––––––––
EDITOR’S NOTICE The receipt of news, advertisements, letters to the editor, and/or press releases by the Princeton Post-Telegraph DOES NOT constitute an agreement to publish such news, advertisements, letters to the editor, and/or press releases. All news, advertisements, letters to the editor, and/or press releases will be published at the discretion of the editor. At all times, the editor reserves the right to edit, amend, and/ or delete any and all information at will, with or without explanation. The limit of liability of the Princeton Post-Telegraph takes no responsibility for advertising, legal and/or non-legal, not published. The Princeton Post-Telegraph takes no responsibility for the non-publishing of news, letters to the editor, and/or press releases. This notice also applies for advertisements for the Courier (shopper). ––––––––––––––––––––––––
NO HUNTING
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.
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No tresspassing for any reason on land that we own or lease. John & Linda Baughman. 9-28-23-52tpP+C
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No hunting or trespassing on any land owned by Bill and Peggy Heck. 9-15-22-52tbP+C ––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on Highland Farms land owned and operated by Dixie Berger, Joe Berger & Steve Berger. 5-19-22-52tpP+C
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Absolutely NO TRESPASSING, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking, mushroom hunting and drones on land owned and/ or rented by FRJ Family Farms, LLC and Roberta Zimmer. 3-23-23-52tpP+C
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Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on land owned by Barbara & LeRoy Hider. 10-10-24-52tpP+C
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NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on any land owned by LAKE MARIE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7-28-23-52tpP+C
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No hunting or trespassing of any kind on land owned by Diane Houk and Jenny Bomgardner. 9-28-23-52tpP+C
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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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No hunting, trespassing or fishing on property owned, leased or rented by Howard or Joe Don Pollard. 4-21-22-52tpP
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Absolutely no hunting or trespassing on Choate property at any time. 3-30-23-52tpP
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Absolutely no hunting with guns or dogs, fishing, or trespassing on land owned by Berndt Farm and Berndt Twin Lake Inc. 11-10-22-52tpP ––––––––––––––––––––––––
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GUNS & AMMO
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FOR SALE
For Sale - Gas log splitter and 3 point log splitter. Call 660-292-0139 or 660-7933122. 11-2-2tbP+C ––––––––––––––––––––––––
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All-WGFC football From Page 3
LB - Andrew Wiles, jr., Albany; Cooper Mooney, soph., King City; Landon Wilmes, jr., Worth County; Aiden Martindell, soph., SJC. DB - Ryder Sample, soph., King City; Cy Carlson, jr., SJC. DE/LB - Brayden Hahn, sr., Stanberry. SECOND TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS Punter - Quentin Hurkman, sr., Albany. Returner - Treston Williams, jr., Stanberry. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE Line - Jaxsen Johnston, jr., King City; Ethan Lininger, fr., Worth County; TE - Vail Freeuchting, sr., SJC. Returner - Kyle Emerson, jr., Albany. HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE Line - Kavien Aborn, jr., King City. Back - Mattox Sybert, jr., North Andrew; Shaden Morris, jr., SJC. DE/LB - Peyton Hausman, jr., SJC.
A heady delight It’s a fact: You can get quite a headache if you drink too much wine. But balancing a bunch of wine glasses on your head can land you a page in the Guinness Book of World Records. In fact, Aristotelis Valaoritis, a native Cypriot, earned the coveted title recently when he managed to balance 319 wine glasses on his head while walking and dancing. It’s a talent that, over the years, has earned him the title of “glass dancer.” As he puts it, “I enjoy doing it. I see the spectators’ faces full of tension and agony like they’re watching a movie.” Oooh! It’s a baffling Halloween mystery that goes back some four decades: How do a pair of pumpkins suddenly and mysteriously appear on the clocktower spires of New Hampshire’s Plymouth State University? According to the school’s website, “Just how they get up there is a well-guarded secret, and conjuring the best, if far-fetched, tale on how it happens is a favorite campus past time.”
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OBITUARIES Richard Ogle
Unionville, Mo.
Richard Lloyd Ogle, 70, Unionville, Mo., passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at a Columbia, Mo., hospital. He was born on Dec. 7, 1952, in Trenton, Mo., the son of Cecil Earle and Eva Lorene (Cox) Ogle. He graduated from Princeton, Mo., High School in 1971. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs and cats and also gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dee (Miller) Ogle; sister, Eva Meinke; brother, Joe Ogle; stepbrothers, Junior Sparks and Bill Sparks; and stepfather, Glen Sparks. Richard is survived by his nieces and nephews, Terry and Jennifer Meinke, Kenny and Karla Meinke, Debbie and Ed Culbertson, Kelly Ogle, Staci Drake, and Mendy cox.
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Richard has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
SCHOOL FOOD
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, Nov. 13: cheddar cheese omelet. Tuesday, Nov. 14: pancakes, sausage patty. Wednesday, Nov. 15: french toast sticks. Thursday, Nov. 16: EggStravaganza, toast. Friday, Nov. 17: 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. 13: BBQ chicken sandwich or corn dog, baked beans, coleslaw. Tuesday, Nov. 14: teriyaki beef or hamburger patty, steamed broccoli, brown rice. Wednesday, Nov. 15: parmesan chicken or pork patty, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit salad. Thursday, Nov. 16: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, hot roll, pumpkin bar (no peanut butter and jelly sandwich, no salad bar). Friday, Nov. 17: cheese pizza or corn dog, cottage cheese, baby carrots. 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. 13: a) chili, peanut butter sandwich; b) hot dog, chips; mozzarella sticks. Tuesday, Nov. 14: a) salisbury steak; b) hamburger; mashed potatoes, green beans, roll. Wednesday, Nov. 15: a) spaghetti, breadsticks; b) deli sandwich, chips; corn. Thursday, Nov. 16: a) burrito; b) sloppy joe; Spanish rice. Friday, Nov. 17: a) fish filet; b) chicken quesadilla; macaroni and cheese.
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. 13: chicken pot pie, cottage cheese. Tuesday, Nov. 14: tuna noodle casserole, chips. Wednesday, Nov. 15: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot roll, dessert. Thursday, Nov. 16: hot ham and cheese sandwich, baked beans. Friday, Nov. 17: chicken sandwich, macaroni and cheese.
LAND TRANSFERS
Friday, Oct. 20 • Donald L. Wilburn to Faskell Family Revocable Trust. Tuesday, Oct. 24 • Songbird Slope School to Daniel A. Yoder. • Daniel A. Yoder to Songbird Slope School (2 transactions). • Marty A. Crouse to Clint A. Moore. • James Laswell to Heather Michaelis. Wednesday, Oct. 25 • Stan C. West to Steve Frantz. Thursday, Oct. 26 • Richard Allen Moore, co-trustee, et al, to Clint Moore. • Raymond H. Yutzy to Aaron Borntreger. Friday, Oct. 27 • Brian Kephart to Tacey Laurie. • James Tiano to Conner D. Johnston. • Kyle Power to Ethan Power.
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Fond memories held of past FFA conventions JANET ADKISON
November 9, 2023
Princeton R-5 Elemantary October Students of the Month
Special to the Post-Telegraph
Last week, Indianapolis, Ind., played host to nearly 70,000 FFA members from across the country, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These students have worked months, if not years, for the opportunity to attend the 2023 National FFA Convention. Many FFA alumni who attended the event in its original location still wish it would return to where it all began: Kansas City, Mo. I can admit I’m one of those people! Even now, when I visit downtown KC, I think about those meetings and their impact on my life. Despite my wistfulness, I can truly say today’s National FFA Convention means just as much to current members. Rest assured, these kids are taking in experiences they’ve never seen before. They’re meeting members from near and far, learning how their classrooms, lessons, projects and agriculture differ from one school or state to another. I’ve been blessed throughout my career to attend FFA’s convention, and each time it is inspiring. If you’ve been to any of these annual meetings, do you remember the loud music blasting through the conference center to pump up the crowd? These days, I prefer the music to be a bit less earthquake-inducing, but the energy is out of this world. The thump of the beat, the roar of a packed Lucas Oil Stadium, and the thunderous applause of many thousands of young leaders gets everyone’s heart going. I know the joys and discomforts of a National FFA Convention and still hold an inborn fondness for those sessions which, even in the aftermath of less-than-stellar hearing, I cannot deny. From the keynote speakers to the awards presentations and the FFA Talent Showcase, there is inspiration around every corner. Every year, I still get teary eyed when they announce the new national FFA officer team. These young people have worked toward this goal, and you can’t help but get excited to see it come to fruition for them on stage. I write this commentary, with a slight stroll down memory lane, because I hope you consider supporting your local FFA chapter. There are young people with big dreams who may need encouragement or assistance close to home. Some chapters attend the National Convention on a regular basis, but some school districts don’t allow students to go, either due to a lack of funds or because they don’t understand the value of the convention. You can find inspiration through all avenues of FFA, but allowing members the chance to travel outside their comfort zone and attend the convention encourages them to broaden their horizons and chase their dreams. The inspiration they gain is a blessing, not just for the individual member, but for their chapter and our own communities. These students will someday lead our industry, our classrooms, and perhaps, our government. I hope we all continue to support our local FFA members with as much enthusiasm as other hometown school activities. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
COURTESY R-5 PRINCETON ELEMENTARY
Princeton R-5 Elementary School recently held its October awards assembly. During the assembly, the October Students of the Month were announced. Those students are, from left - kindergarten, Avery Crouse; first grade, Paysleigh Hofius; second grade, Lucy Radewald; third grade, Emiley Lowrey; fourth grade, Rani Tudeen; fifth grade, Brayden Ormsby; and sixth grade, Gray Rardon.
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Janet Adkison is the director of public affairs and advocacy for Missouri Farm Bureau.
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Princeton High school announces honor rolls Special to the Post-Telegraph
PRINCETON, Mo. Princ-
eton Junior/Senior High School has announced its honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2023-24 School. Seventh Grade “A” Honor Roll Shayden Berndt, Broklynn Besco, Ben Campbell, Ainsley Cowan, Brodie Ellsworth, Jozie Estes, Treylen Francis, Addi Illg, Annie Martin, Aniston Power, Mary Jane Renfro, Brileigh Summers, Ethan VanGenderen, Mackenzie Willett. “B” Honor Roll - Cadence Boles, Adysen Girdner, Lucas Girdner, Aalayah Hofius, Mathew Lamp, Travyn Shields. Eighth Grade “A” Honor Roll - Emzlie Bauer, Stephanie Escorcia, Ellie Guilkey, Jacob Ormsby, Maddox Tipton, Bowe Ussery, Mitchell Walker, Randall Wilson, Kyle Wright. B Honor Roll - Rachel Bass, Shannon Devine, Hector Garcia, Maryn Illg, Coley Power, Alexis Schurke, Gavin Tatum, Max Walkup. Freshmen “A” Honor Roll Kassidi Alderson, Evan Boxley, Laney Brown, Riley Clark, Chase Evans, Hailee Hein, Judd Henke, Mikaylee Henke, Kash Holt, Remi Lewis, Hunter Lowrey, Gracie Mitchell, Sawyer Oesch, Kolton Schurke, Kymber Stark, Kaydence Stock-
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man, Loren Stubbs, Caden Weathington, Hudson Wilson, Addison Wyatt. “B” Honor Roll Devin Allton, Katie Bauer, Anthony Dowling, Connor George, Lyle Pollard, Corbin Powell, Gavin Stockman. Sophomores “A” Honor Roll - Eli Bauer, James Bauer, Lauren Cunningham, Alyvia Enright, Damian Houk, Brekk Illg, Cypress Johnson, Macey Johnson, Audrey Kelly, Kole Lewis, Andrea Lots, James Mason, Lance Montgomery, Emily Oswalt, Annabelle Otero, Hayes Power, Kadence Power, Celia Stiles, Markus Templeton, Vanessa Weaver, Kaylynn Whipple, Aubrea Willett. “B” Honor Roll - Abbey Hullinger. Juniors “A” Honor Roll - Ryker Allen, Starla Bass, Roman Birge, Cooper Boxley, Mia Covey, Clay Evans, Jolena Gibson, Addy Henke, Daniel Hernandez, Maggie Hernandez, Molley Hickman, Caden Ingraham, Macey Lewis, Mercedes Luper, Ethan Rhoades, John Schreffler, Noel Schreffler, Randa Shahan, TJ Stark, Mady Tipton, Marie Walker, Seth Weathington, Kara Winsett. “B” Honor Roll - Hanna Allnutt, Nevaeh Brizendine, Tyler Coffman, Kelsey Goodin, Malekai Livinston, Robbie Miller. Seniors
“A” Honor Roll - Jay Allen, Danielle Bears, Katie Chapman, Madisyn Clapham, La’Kalynn Galloway, Lauren Girdner, Tristan Girdner, Colby Hagan, Talan Holt, Evan Houck, Grace Kelly, Landon Krohn, Lexi Lawson, Hannah Meigh-
en, Haley Oesch, Gavin Power, Nico Rubio, Faith Siemer, Kelby Thomas, Sage Tudeen, Emma Walkup. “B” Honor Roll Gracie Allnutt, Aidan Brown, Brendon Miller, Kayla Younger, Gabe Zeider.
MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER
National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6 Thursday, Nov. 9: Mostly sunny, colder; 53/33 Friday, Nov. 10: Sunny; 54/31 Saturday, Nov. 11: Mostly sunny; 54/38 Sunday, Nov. 12: Mostly sunny; 58 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.
October Character Kids at Princeton R-5 Elementary
COURTESY PRINCETON R-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Princeton Elementary School recently held its October Awards assembly. During the assembly, the Character Kids for the month of October were announced. October’s character trait was self-control - having control over one;s actions, words, and emotions. This award was sponsored by the Mercer County Chapter of the Missouri Sportswriters Association. Winning students, from left - kindergarten, Logan Lopez; first grade, Thomas Meinke; second grade, Lucy Radewald; third grade, Flynn Landis, fourth grade, Isabella Peace; fifth grade, Emmalyn Terabelian; and sixth grade, Aubrey Meek.
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November 9, 2023
Princeton flag football team wins Bethany league title
LAND TRANSFERS
Friday, Oct. 20 • Donald L. Wilburn to Faskell Family Revocable Trust. Tuesday, Oct. 24 • Songbird Slope School to Daniel A. Yoder. • Daniel A. Yoder to Songbird Slope School (2 transactions). • Marty A. Crouse to Clint A. Moore. • James Laswell to Heather Michaelis. Wednesday, Oct. 25 • Stan C. West to Steve
Frantz. Thursday, Oct. 26 • Richard Allen Moore, co-trustee, et al, to Clint Moore. • Raymond H. Yutzy to Aaron Borntreger. Friday, Oct. 27 • Brian Kephart to Tacey Laurie. • James Tiano to Conner D. Johnston. • Kyle Power to Ethan Power.
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The Princeton first grade/second grade flag football team won the Bethany League championship with a 6-0 record. From left - coach Kyle Berndt, Kynison Peterson, Easton Houk, Dylan Berndt, Kasen Collins, Bowen Scroggie, Kade Johnson, Cash Siemer, Thomas Meinke, Teagan Gerdes and coach Cody Scroggie. Not pictured - Bryson Tatum.
Why it’s hard to determine when to start SS RUSSELL GLOOR Special to the Post- Telegraph
WASHINGTON, DC Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and having difficulty working due to my arthritis, but I can continue part time as a podiatrist. I do not know the best way to determine when to retire. What is the formula or a way to determine which is a better choice? Signed: Undecided Dear Undecided: There is a difference between deciding when to retire from working and deciding when to claim your Social Security benefits. For the former, you should consult with a certified financial advisor, but I’ll provide you with how Social Security fits into your personal circumstances. In deciding when to claim Social Security, you should look at your financial needs, your life expectancy, your work status, and your marital status. There is no one formula right for everyone because everyone’s circumstances are different, but here are some things to help decide what is right for you: • Social Security has an “earnings test” which applies to anyone who collects Social Security before
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reaching their full retirement age (FRA). Your FRA is 66 years and 8 months, and that is the point at which you get 100% of the SS benefit earned from a lifetime of working. If you collect SS before your FRA and continue to work, there is a limit to how much you can earn without jeopardizing your benefits. For example, the earnings limit for 2023 is $21,240 and, if that is exceeded, SS will take away benefits equal to $1 for every $2 you are over the limit. They “take away” benefits by withholding future payments until they recover the penalty for exceeding the limit. If your earnings are substantially over the limit, you will be ineligible to collect Social Security until either your earnings are less, or you reach your FRA. • If you claim SS before your FRA your benefit amount will be permanently reduced. If, for example, you claim SS to start at age 65 your monthly benefit will be about 89% of what it would be at your FRA. That reduced benefit would not change thereafter except for Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) usually granted annually.
• If Social Security will be a major part of your retirement income, then waiting to get a higher monthly benefit may be a prudent strategy for you. The longer you wait to claim the more your benefit will be. Your SS benefit will continue to grow until you are 70 years old, and at 70 your monthly benefit will be about 27% more than it would be at your FRA. Your maximum SS benefit will be attained at age 70 but waiting until age 70 to claim is only prudent if you anticipate a long life expectancy. • Life expectancy is a very important factor in deciding when to claim SS. If you claim at age 70 instead of at your FRA, you will need to live until you are about 83 to breakeven moneywise. If you live even longer than that, then waiting until 70 will yield the highest monthly amount and the most in cumulative lifetime benefits. But if your anticipated life expectancy is less, claiming earlier may be a better choice. • If you are married and expect your wife to survive you, consider See Determine SS, Page 9
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November 9, 2023
Winter weather safety awareness necessary KATY LINNENBRINK
Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON
CITY,
Mo.
Last week’s cool temperatures are a reminder that winter - and the snow, sleet and ice that come along with it - is just around the corner. To help Missourians prepare and stay safe during the winter months, the National Weather Service (NWS) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are partnering to promote Nov. 6-10 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri. “Being prepared is the best way to protect yourself and your families during the winter months. We encourage all Missourians to take this time to plan ahead and prioritize safety,” SEMA Director Jim Remillard said. “Have an emergency kit in your vehicle, commit to avoiding travel during inclement weather, understand the risks of prolonged exposure to the cold, and review additional steps you can take to ensure a safe and healthy winter season both at home and on the road.” SEMA and NWS Forecast Offices serving Missouri will be sharing winter weather safety messaging via social media throughout the week. Each day focused (*) or will focus on a different theme: * Monday, Nov. 6 – Winter Weather Termi-
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nology * Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Ice Safety * Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Snow Safety • Thursday, Nov. 9 – Extreme Cold, Hypothermia and Frostbite • Friday, Nov. 10 – Planning for Snow, Ice and Cold Often, too little attention is paid to the danger posed by prolonged exposure to the cold. According to the Department of Health and Senior Services, 52 people died in Missouri as a result of low body temperatures due to prolonged exposure to cold weather in 2022. Protect against frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm, loose-fitting clothing in several layers. Avoid alcohol, limit time spent outdoors in frigid temperatures and stay indoors if possible. Find more information on hypothermia and nearby warming center locations on the DHSS website at health.mo.gov/living/ healthcondiseases/hypothermia/. Road safety is also a concern during the winter months. According to preliminary results provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were more than 7,500 vehicle crashes in Missouri in 2022 in which snow, sleet, hail or ice were factors, which resulted in 1,969 injuries and 51 deaths. Even if not directly in-
volved in a crash, an accident blocking the roadway could cause other drivers to be stranded for hours. Avoiding non-essential travel during winter storms is one of the best ways to reduce the chance of becoming stranded or involved in a crash. It also allows snow removal crews to clear the roads faster and first responders to get to crashes more quickly. Missourians should also consider these winter weather preparedness tips: • Create a family emergency plan and emergency kit. Emergency supplies should include bottled water, canned and dry foods, battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, manual can opener and a first-aid kit. When power outages are possible, charge cell phones and other devices in advance so you are able to communicate if power is lost. • Assemble a vehicle winter emergency kit. Include a blanket, radio/ spare batteries, snacks/ energy bars, jumper cables, flares and a shovel/ sand or shingles for tire traction. • Avoid driving when conditions could deteriorate. Postpone travel if possible. If driving is absolutely necessary, keep your gas tank more than half full and your cell phone charged. Save emergency numbers for fast dialing. Check road
conditions in advance on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Map at traveler. modot.org/map/. Allow extra time, expect delays, reduce speed and increase following distance. If your vehicle breaks down or slides off the road, stay in the vehicle and call for help. • Make sure alternate heat and power sources such as fireplaces, woodstoves, kerosene heaters and generators function properly. These sources can be dangerous and must be regularly maintained and operated. Keep the correct fuel for each source on hand in a safe location. Proper ventilation is essential. Properly install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. Only operate generators outdoors. • Remember space heaters are potentially deadly when misused. Space heaters account for approximately one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of home heating fire deaths. Supplemental heating sources like these should be turned off when leaving a room or going to bed. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from heating equipment. For more winter weather preparedness tips, including safe driving techniques and avoiding injury while shoveling, please visit mo.gov/winter-weather-safety/.
Determine SS From Page 8 that the benefit your wife can get as your widow will be based on your SS benefit when you die, thus the longer you wait to claim the more your wife’s benefit as your widow may be. If you predecease your wife, her benefit will be based on the amount you were receiving at your death if that is more than her personally earned SS benefit. So, as you can see, deciding when to claim Social Security Is a decision to be made after carefully evaluating your personal circumstances as described above. I hope this provides what you need to make an informed decision, but if you have further questions, please contact us at SSAdvisor@amacfoundation.org, or at 1-888-750-2622. This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.
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COMMISSION
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Oct. 30 • Minutes of the Oct. 23 meeting were approved. • Time sheets and the Oct. 31 payroll 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: * To Howe Company LCC: $150.79 to for matching funds on Bridge 01300281 BRO-B065 (42) Progress Invoice 7; $1,176.16 for matching funds on Bridge 25300041 BRO-B065 (41) Progress Invoice 4; and $494.80 for matching funds on Bridge 25200071 BRO-B065 (40) Progress Invoice 5. Money was taken from SLFRF ARPA Grant Fund #7. * $105.25 to Dollar General for the Trunk or Treat event, and $321.16 to Gall’s for uniforms (money taken from Sheriff’s Special Fund #32); $500 to the Missouri Sheriffs Association for POST training fees (money taken from Sheriff’s Training Fund #05); and $45 to Missouri Sheriffs United for CCW permits (money taken from Sheriff’s Revolving Fund #35). * $153 to Postmaster (money taken from TMF Fund #34). • The county received the report for motor fuel taxes, motor vehicle sales taxes motor vehicle fee increases, a total of $54,756.73 for the
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county’s use on Oct. 19. • Commissioners received notification of mediation to be held Jan. 17, 2024. It involves a federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Carrie Evans vs. Mercer County, about allegations of sex discrimination, age discrimination and retailiation made against Sheriff Jose Lopez. • David Hickman with HIC Agency Inc. spoke to commissioners about health insurance renewals. • Travis Marts, jail administrator, spoke to commissioners about a pre-test assessment program for dispatchers.
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.
November 9, 2023 baked apples. Friday, Nov. 17: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, croissant, pumpkin pie, cranberry apple salad.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
All persons listed are Missouri residents unless otherwise listed.
Monday, Oct. 23 • Jonas J. Stutzman, Spickard; and Saloma E. Miller, Princeton.
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.
CAINSVILLE
MELANIE CHANEY
John and Patty Duff celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 3. On Saturday they celebrated with dinner and cake at Bar X in Albany. Those attend-
ing were Katie, Carsley and Daisy Crabtree, and Jonnie, Keith, Tate and Grady Beavers. 20th Century Club met Nov. 2nd with Louise Frisbie as hostess and program leader. The project for November is a free breakfast for veterans at the cafe in Cainsville on Saturday, Nov. 11. The club wants to thank all of those who donated books and puzzles to the library at City Hall that the club maintains. The library is available for everyone’s use during the hours that City Hall is open. Sunday, Nov. 5 was Harvest Sunday at the Christian Church. After a delicious dinner, Chuck and Donna Herdrick joined the group for lots of good music and singing. Lila McLain attended a sixth birthday party on Saturday, Nov. 4 for her great-grandson Jackson Pash at the home of his grandparents, Ronda and Brian Pash. There will be a Veterans Day program at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. There
will be a free breakfast of sausage, biscuits and gravy for the veterans in the lunch room after the program. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the FFA will have a deer hunters lunch in the lunch room at the school from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please come out and support the kids. There is a junior high basketball tournament at Mercer this week through Nov. 10. There is a junior high basketball tournament at Winston, Nov. 12-14.
There’s a pep rally at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, No. 15, and varsity basketball begins with a jamboree at Breckenridge that night. Any and all news is greatly appreciated hope to hear from you for next week.
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Monday, Nov. 13: ribbi-q/corn, macaroni and corn casserole, baked beans, clementines. Tuesday, Nov. 14: ham balls, scalloped potatoes, spinach, sliced bread, peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 15: salisbury steak, white rice, California blend with cheese, lima beans, tropical blend, ranger cookie. Thursday, Nov. 16: pizza casserole, corn,
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Missouri State Parks offers specials to vets Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON
CITY,
Mo.
Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground Saturday, Nov. 11, will receive a voucher for a free night of camping. The veteran must be staying the night of Nov. 11 and show identification of veteran/ active-duty military status when checking in to receive a free camping coupon. Missouri State Parks will accept several types of identification. Veterans and active military members are also invited to take free tours of Missouri state historic sites Friday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 12, with valid identification. Some Missouri state parks and historic sites change their hours of operation during the fall for the offseason. Visitors are encouraged to check current hours online at mostateparks.com before Hotter than hot Hot pepper fans have long declared that the Carolina Reaper is the world’s hottest pepper. But the creator of the Reaper, Ed Currie, has officially outdone himself. He recently introduced a hotter than hot pepper - Pepper X - that both he, and the judges at the Guinness World Records, call the world’s hottest Chili pepper. Currie, the founder of Puckerbutt Pepper Company and who calls himself a “pepperaholic,” says his creation is registered at a whopping 2.69 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU) – about a million SHUs hotter than the Reaper.
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heading to a state park or historic site. In addition, Missouri State Parks offers a $2-per-night camping discount year-round at state park campgrounds for military members and veterans. Nightly camping rates vary from campground to campground based on different criteria. Retired, veteran and active duty military personnel, as well as family members of active-duty military personnel, will receive the military discount. Participants must show the proper valid military identification when checking in. Missouri State Parks also seeks team members who have demonstrated their commitment to protecting public resources. In accordance with state law, if you are a veteran, a family member of a veteran or a surviving spouse of a veteran, you receive preference in the employment selection process when you are similarly qualified to other applicants for the same position. Veterans are encouraged to include their military experience on every application submitted for employment at Missouri State Parks.
FAFSA opening From Page 1 “The most important thing individuals can do now to prepare is visit studentaid.gov and create their FSA ID,” said Heather Dolce, assistant commissioner for communications and outreach. “It takes a few business days to process a request for an FSA ID, and students and their parent(s) must have one established before they can file their FAFSA. If they set this up in advance, this means they can file immediately once the FAFSA opens and reduce the risk of missing important deadlines.” In Missouri, the deadline to file the FAFSA and qualify for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program is April 1, 2024, with priority given to students who apply before Feb, 1, 2024. Students who file a FAFSA by Feb. 1 and qualify for Access Missouri assistance are guaranteed an award. For more information about Access Missouri, visit dhewd. mo.gov. For financial aid questions, please call MDHEWD at 800-4746757, option 4. The final deadline to file the FAFSA is June 30,
2024, and the last day to file corrections or updates is Sept. 14, 2024. Students should also check with the college or university they plan to attend to determine if they have their own FAFSA deadline. MDHEWD will continue to publish additional information about the 202425 FAFSA as it becomes available. In addition to the new website, MDHEWD will post helpful information and updates on MDHEWD’s social media pages. MDHEWD will also host FAFSA Frenzy events through December to help students and families prepare for the FAFSA and set up their FSA ID. A calendar of FAFSA Frenzy events will be shared in the coming weeks.
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