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Health Department Declares February 2 Wear Red Day

Native Warm-season Grasses Special to the Post-Telegraph Workshop To Be The Mercer County Health Department announces Held In Milan that Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb. 2.

This day is dedicated to raising awareness about heart and Chillicothe disease and encourages people to wear red clothing and accessories to show their support for heart health and to promote heart disease prevention.

Participating in Wear Red Day is easy. Show your support for heart health by wearing red clothes and accessories, and use social media to share information about heart disease. Use hashtags like #WearRedDay #HeartHealth and #HeartDiseaseAwareness to connect with others who are participating.

Finally, schedule a heart health checkup with your healthcare provider. Regular checkups and screenings are important for early detection and prevention.

Gordon Receives Employee of the Quarter Award

Rhonda Gordon (left) receives the Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter Award for fourth quarter 2023 from Catherine Hamilton, adSUBMITTED PHOTO ministrator.

Special to the Post-Telegraph

Rhonda Gordon, a food service worker at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2023. Catherine Hamilton, administrator at WMH, presented the award to Gordon at a ceremony held in her honor.

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families.

In her nomination form, Gordon’s co-workers said, “Rhonda displays TRENTON

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excellent teamwork and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She always has a smile on her face and makes her co-workers feel welcome and part of the team. She provides excellent customer service to patients. Rhonda is always willing to pick up extra shifts and complete extra duties in support of her team.”

In recognition of the award, Gordon received an Employee of the Quarter certificate, the parking space of her choice for three months, her photo posted in the hospital, her name engraved on a plaque displayed in the hospital, and recognition in local media.

Tigers’ Henke scores 1.500th career point during tournament

MADDIE EST Special to the Post-Telegraph

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and partners invite the public to a series of warm-season grass establishment workshops around northeastern Missouri.

Native warm-season grasses have deep root systems which make more efficient use of water and soil nutrients. They can grow and thrive during the summer when cool-season grasses cannot, and they tend to need less fertilizer and lime than cool-season grasses.

These workshops will discuss the benefits and economics of establishing warm-season grasses, establishment techniques, how to manage these grasses, and programs available for adding warm-season grasses to your property. Each workshop is free to the public, and lunch will be provided. For all workshops, the doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the event will run from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Registration is required by Feb. 7 and can be done at http://short. mdc.mo.gov/4mY. Available workshops in northeastern Missouri are as follows: • Feb. 21 in Shelbina at the First Baptist Church (125 W. Chestnut Street) • Feb. 22 in Elsberry at the Plant Materials Center (2803 MO Hwy 79) • Feb. 27 in Milan at the Milan Communications Center (205 N. Market Street) • Feb. 28 in Chillicothe at the Litton Ag-Center (10780 Liv 235) Questions about these workshops can be directed to Lucas Brass at lucas. brass@usda.gov.

Harrison County provides dispatch Letter: Jail inmates currently being held in Harrison County PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

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Princeton junior Addilyn Henke scored the 1,500th point of her career last Monday night (Jan. 22) during the first quarter of the Tigers’ win over North Harrison in the Gilman City Tournament.

She now trails Dr. Tina Holt (1,587 points; formerly Tina Holt) and Stacy Snyder (2,112 points; formerly Stacy Rockhold) on Princeton’s list.

As soon as contracts are signed, Harrison County will be performing 911 dispatching duties for Mercer County.

The decision was made during the Mercer County Commission’s Jan. 22 meeting on a 3-0 vote.

The move came in the wake of some dispatchers resigning. The dispatchers also serve as jailers and have been working seven days a week.

Nineteen people attended the meeting, during which staffing issues were discussed. Jeffery Van Gundy and Judge Matt Krohn brought up specific issues within the jail and dispatchers, and several persons quesSee Dispatch, Page 2

Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan Available For Review and Comment Special to the Post-Telegraph

A draft of the Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for public review and comment through Feb. 26. A copy of the plan is available at the following locations: • Princeton City Hall • Mercer City Hall • GHRPC website: www.ghrpc.org The public is invited to make comments or suggestions about this draft of the plan. These comments may be directed to amanda@ghrpc.org or 660-359-5636 ext. 25. All comments from the public will be documented and considered for inclusion in the plan.

This plan is an up-

date to the previous plan which was completed in 2019. The purpose of a hazard mitigation plan is to reduce the loss of life and property during times of hazardous events.

This plan has been developed through the cooperative effort of officials from Mercer County, the city of Princeton, the city of Mercer, the Princeton R-5 School District and the North Mercer County R-3 School District. Once it has been approved by the participants and the public it will be submitted to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) for review and comment. Following that it will be given to the Federal Emergency Man-

agement Agency (FEMA) for final review.

The Mercer County Hazard Mitigation Plan is designed to mesh with and support SEMA’s Missouri State Hazard Mitigation Plan. This will help increase coordination between local, state, and federal agencies during times of disaster.

After completing a hazard mitigation plan, Mercer County and participating jurisdictions will be eligible to apply for federal relief dollars to fund specific mitigation projects, designed to reduce and/ or eliminate vulnerabilities from disaster events throughout the county.

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tioned using Mercer County tax money to pay Harrison County to provide dispatching services.

Krohn expressed his concern with possible delays in dispatching. Commissioners said calls would be handled as they were when the service was performed locally.

Before commissioners took their vote, they submitted the proposed dispatching contract to St. Louis-based attorney Ivan Schraeder, who serves as Mercer County attorney for legal matters. In Schraeder’s opinion, the document passed legal muster and needed to be adopted at this time.

In a letter distributed at the meeting, commissioners said that Sheriff Jose Lopez has entered into a contract with Harrison County to house Mercer County inmates during the 2024 calendar year because of the staffing situation.

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Princeton girls From Page 5 nutt added 6 as Princeton outscored the winless Shamrocks 17-8 in the first quarter. Five players scored as the Tigers outscored NH 25-7 in the second to lead 42-15 at halftime, and Princeton dominated the third frame 23-0 to stretch the margin to 65-20.

Addilyn Henke led all scorers with 30 points, and Allnutt finished with 18, 14 in the first half. Other scoring: Macey Lewis 9, Gracie Mitchell 2, Mikaylee Henke 6, Audrey Kelly 2, Randa Shahan 2, Grace Kelly 6.

Princeton 60, East Harrison 39

East Harrison led by 8 points, 23-15, late in the second quarter of the championship semifinals last Thursday night (Jan. 25). Princeton scored the final four points of the period and controlled the second half to pull away to the victory.

The Bobcats, who turboclocked Pattonsburg in the third-place game, led 10-9 after the first quarter before stretching the lead in the second. Shahan and Addilyn Henke got buckets to bring Princeton to within 23-19 at halftime, and Henke (12 points) and Lewis (6) led the Tigers’ 24-11 third-quarter run that put them in front 43-34. Grace Kelly (7) and Allnutt (6) led Princeton’s closing burst in the fourth quarter, 17-5, that took the game out of reach.

Henke was Princeton’s top scorer with 22 points, and Lewis added 13 for the Tigers. Karlee Crouse led EH with 13. Other Princeton scoring: Allnutt 8, Mikaylee Henke 4, Shahan 4, Kelly 9.

Princeton boys From Page 5 with a 21-7 surge that boosted the halftime difference to 45-16.

Princeton finished off the winless Bobcats with a 25-4 run in the third to make it 70-20 after 24 minutes.

Clay Evans led the Tigers with 23 points and made five of Princeton’s nine 3s. Talan Holt added 14 points and Kash Holt hit for 13, as nine Tigers scored. Other scoring: Tyler Coffman 6, Kelby Thomas 3, Chase Evans 8, Noel Schreffler 6, Cooper Boxley 2, Hunter Lowrey 8.

Princeton 62, Gilman City 27

The second and fourth quarters were the biggest difference last Thursday night (Jan. 25) in the championship semifinals, as Princeton outscored the host Hawks 36-8 during those periods.

After leading 11-9 at the end of the first, the Tigers outpointed Gilman 15-2 in the second for a 26-11 halftime lead. Princeton increased the lead 15-10 in the third to go up 41-21, and put the game out of reach with a 21-6 closing kick.

Nine Tigers scored, led by Talan Holt with 26 points (with four 3s) and Clay Evans with 12. Other scoring: Tyler Coffman 2, Kelby Thomas 3, Kash Holt 5, Chase Evans 3, Lincoln Berndt 1, Noel Schreffler 2, Cooper Boxley 6, Hunter Lowrey 2.

Mercer boys From Page 5 second quarter to get the lead to 10 at halftime, 4232. Mercer (9-7) pulled to within 55-47 by the end of the third quarter and continued to hang close late even though Meinecke fouled out during the fourth quarter.

Four Cardinals contributed points during the final period.

Meinecke led all scorers with 30 points over the first three quarters. Brenden Wolfe added 15 for the Cardinals. Other scoring: Kobe Hill 5, Kaimon West 2,,

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Navari Payton 1, Wes Hashman 3, Mason Martin 2.

Grundy County 66, Mercer 50

Zach Cross hit four 3s in the first quarter to leadGrundy to a 22-9 lead, and the Panthers never trailed against their HDC Conference rivals last Thursday night (Jan. 25) in the championship semifinals.

Leading 34-20 at halftime, Grundy outscored the Cardinals 17-8 in the third period and led 51-28 going to the fourth. Kobe Hill scored 9 of Mercer’s 22 fourth-quarter points and Navari Payton added 6 as Mercer claimed the final frame 22-15.

Tyler Meinecke and Hill each scored 15 points for Mercer. Other scoring: Jayce Davis 2, Payton 6, Wes Hashman 6, Brenden Wolfe 6, Mercer 63, Northwestern 32

The Cardinals outscored Northwestern 41-14 in the second half and breezed to an opening-round victory.

Things were tight during the opening 16 minutes, as Mercer had leads of 12-11 after the first quarter and 22-18 at the break. The Cardinals broke loose in the third as Meinecke and Hill scored 8 points each and Wolfe - who had 8 of Mercer’s 10 second-quarter points - added four as Mercer took the period 22-2 to expand its lead to 44-20. Meinecke (11) and Hill (8) combined for all of the Cardinals’ fourth-period points; Mercer took the period 19-12.

Meinecke led Mercer with 24 points, 19 in the second half. Hill finished with 19, 17 in the second half, and he hit five 3s. Wolfe tossed in 12. Other scoring: Payton 2, Hashman 4.

Mercer girls From Page 5 controlled the third stanza 25-11 to increase their lead to 57 points, 79-22, with 8 minutes remaining.

Ashlynn Brown and Maddi Fisher each scored 9 points for Mercer (14-2). Other scoring: Lily Stark 4, Payton Houk 8, Liberty Shively 3. Carvajal led Meadville with 31 points, all over the first three quarters, and three other Eagles combined for 51.

Mercer 54, Linn County 16

The Cardinals took control in the first quarter and didn’t allow Linn County to rally as Mercer won its first-round game last Monday (Jan. 22).

Maddi Fisher scored 11 points and Ashlynn Brown scored two 3s as Mercer got out to a 19-1 lead in the first quarter. LC never really recovered, even though the Mustangs got all of their four buckets over the middle two periods. Mercer led 29-9 at halftime and 43-16 after three, before outscoring LC 11-0 down the stretch.

Fisher was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points.

Other scoring: Lily Stark 2, Gracie Rogers 2, Brown 9. Payton Houk 7, Bailey Houk 2, Liberty Shively 5.

Mercer 37, Grundy County 32

With starting senior point guard Emma Shipley out with a knee injury and Grundy County tightly defending Maddi Fisher, Mercer needed a big scoring option during the championship semifinals last Thursday night.

Enter Ashlynn Brown. The junior hit four of Mercer’s six 3s as the Cardinals held off their HDC Conference rival last Thursday night (Jan. 25).

Grundy led 9-3 after the first quarter, but Brown hit two 3s and Breanna Houk got one as Mercer outgunned the Panthers 11-5 in the second to force a 14-14 tie.

The Cardinals got 7 points from Fisher, a couple of hoops from Payton Houk and Brown’s final 3, leading Mercer to a 17-8 edge in the third to go up 31-22 after 24 minutes. Grundy’s 10-6 edge in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough for the Panthers to fully rally.

Brown’s 16 points led all scorers. Other Mercer scoring: Payton Houk 5, Brenna Houk 4, Fisher 9, Bailey Houk 3.

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MDC and St. Joseph Parks & Rec Make Trout Available At Krug Park Lagoon MDC and Mo Western State stock Trout in Everyday Pond

BILL GRAHAM Special to the Post-Telegraph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Get the skillet and the side dishes ready. Starting on Thursday, Feb. 1, anglers with the proper permits can keep the rainbow trout they catch from Krug Park Lagoon and Everyday Pond in St. Joseph.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) stocked the trout last autumn to provide anglers a winter fishing opportunity. Anglers have fished for them on a catch-andrelease basis since the stocking. Now, they can bring along a stringer and put tasty trout on the dinner table.

Starting Feb. 1, anglers may use scented lures and natural baits as well as unscented artificial lures to catch trout. Anglers with the proper permits can keep up to four trout daily.

MDC stocked trout in Krug Park in partnership with the St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities Department. The trout in Everyday Pond were stocked in partnership with Missouri West-

ern State University. The pan-sized trout are raised at MDC’s Bennett Spring and Chesapeake fish hatcheries.

Anglers are reminded that fishing for warm-water species such as catfish and bluegill is on a catch-and-release basis year-round at Krug Park Lagoon and Everyday Pond. But trout may be kept after Feb. 1. Anglers should always review the signage at waters where they are fishing for specific regulations.

All Missouri residents over age 15 and under 65 must have a valid fishing permit, and all non-residents over age 15 must have a Missouri fishing permit. Anglers who wish to keep trout must also have a valid Missouri Trout Permit.

For information about winter trout fishing at Krug Park Lagoon and Everyday Pond, call MDC’s St. Joseph office at 816-271-3100.

For more information on winter trout fishing throughout Missouri, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/ZoH.

As the fourth week of the session concludes, the Missouri Senate focused on committee hearings and the State of the State Address as its official business. With bills progressing through committee votes, I am optimistic that those members holding up legislative progress will permit Senate leadership to address crucial issues our constituents elected us to handle.

Last week, I highlighted the appointment of former Sen. Dan Hegeman to the State Highways and Transportation Commission. This role holds significant importance, particularly for our region with its specific concerns regarding low-volume roads in the 12th Senatorial District. Constituents regularly express their worries about road quality and its lasting impact on their vehicles, and sometimes even their immediate safety. It is essential to have someone like Dan on this commission, an individual who travels these roads daily.

Unfortunately, his nomination faces delays in the Senate, courtesy of a small group of members hindering discussions and votes on the issues entrusted to us by our constituents. It’s worth noting that, to me, there seems to be no logical or philosophical reason stated to impede his, or many others’, nomination, at least as far as mentioned during their committee hearing.

Earlier this week in the Missouri General Assembly, the governor delivered his State of the State Address, which outlines his priorities for the ongoing legislative session.

Some of the highlights include: • Raises for teachers to a baseline pay of $40,000.

• Fulling funding the K-12 foundation formula, an increase of $120.6 million.

• Fully funding school transportation costs.

• Investments in the expansion of pre-kindergarten programs and an investment of $52 million

The family of Dennis DeMoss will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the Mercer County Fair Barn.

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to boost child care subsidy rates to help address the child care crisis.

• 3% increase for higher education core and other funding to boost workforce development.

• $1.7 billion investment to close the broadband digital divide over the next 5 years.

• $93 million for low-volume roads that have not received attention in previous years.

I look forward to discussing these priorities with the governor and his staff during the next few months in the appropriations hearings.

On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Committee on Local Government and Elections held a hearing on Senate Bill 900 that I sponsored. I believe this legislation could have a significant impact on the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail District. Senate Bill 900 would facilitate completion of a new regional jail facility that would house prisoners from Daviess-DeKalb Counties and more if those counties would vote to join the district. The current facility is outdated, too small and poses risks to both the inmates and staff of the facility. I believe

this legislation could not only impact the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail District but also other counties who are experiencing similar problems.

Lastly, the Board of Healing Arts has initiated corrective action by approving collaborative practice arrangements between physicians and advance-practice registered nurses (APRNs) without the previous limitation of 75 miles. Although the mileage restriction was lifted last year, the board had been reluctant to comply with the law. This marks a significant stride in addressing the health care disparity between rural and urban communities. I am optimistic that our efforts to meet the health care needs of rural areas will persist throughout this legislative session.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is 573-751-1415, my email is rusty.black@ senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 331, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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Sara Anderson

Gladstone, Mo.

Sara Irlene Overton Anderson, age 89, a resident of Gladstone, Mo., passed on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at NorthCare Hospice House, North Kansas City, Mo. Sara was born Aug. 9, 1934, the daughter of Doris and Frances (Wood) Overton, in Cainsville, Mo. She was a life-long learner and firm believer in the power of education.

She received her bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and ED specialist degree from Northeast Missouri State University. She taught school in Trenton and Smithville, Mo., for over 30 years.

She was also the summer school principal for several years.

Sara was president of the International Reading Association. She instilled in her children that they would get a good education. She always said that was something that no one could take away from them, and the only way to better themselves and provide a better life for their families.

Sara was an avid fan of all sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs.

She was very competitive, having played tennis well into her 80s. She had a passion for music, dancing, travelling and experiencing a full and abundant life. If there

was a party going on, she was going to be there and most likely among the last to leave.

Sara loved and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would often drive great distances to watch ball games, school programs and dance recitals. She took many trips with her grandchildren through the years. Sara also instilled in them a love for education.

She is survived by one daughter, Michelle Anderson (Jack), of Coppell, Texas; two sons, Gene Anderson Jr. (JoEllyn), of Omaha, Neb., and Brad Anderson (Connie), of Bentonville, Ark.; daughter-in-law, Cherry Anderson (Neil), of Savannah, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Justin Anderson (Danielle), Jennifer McWilliams (Chris), Megan Sherling (Danny), Melanie Baer (Jake), Matthew Anderson, Melissa Mattson (Jake) and Mindy Anderson; nine great greatgrandchildren; one sister, Reva Thompson (Keith) of Lutz, Fla.; special friend, VR Barnhouse of Tustin, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband Gene Anderson; brother, Gene Overton; and son Neil Anderson.

Her funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 25 at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe.

Memorial contributions may be made to NorthCare Hospice House and/ or Reading is Fundamental and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com.

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Dee Hobbs

Princeton, Mo.

Ronald “Dee” Hobbs, 71, Princeton, Mo., passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home.

He was born on May 22, 1952 in Princeton, the son of Russell Evans and Nelda Jane (Stanturf) Hobbs.

On Feb. 5, 1972, he married Marsha Weaver in Princeton. She survives of the home.

Dee was a graduate of Princeton High School in 1970. He served on the Princeton R-5 Board of Education, Princeton City Council, Green Hills Regional Planning Board, Mercer County Ambulance Board and as the Mercer County District Fire Chief. He was also a member of Princeton Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In addition to his wife, Dee is survived by his daughter, Kristin (Chad) Blunk, Kirksville, Mo.; granddaughters, Madisyn (Kyle) Yadon, Kearney,

Mo., and Paityn Blunk, Kirksville; great-granddaughter, Kollyns Yadon, Kearney; brothers, Randy (Angel), Duane (Jeania), Greg (Ruthie), and Bill Hobbs; many nieces and nephews and his dog, Jake.

His funeral service was held Tuesday, January 30 at Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. Burial followed in Princeton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Princeton Methodist Church and/or the Mercer County Ambulance Board in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

James Lawyer

Grand Mound, Iowa

James G. Lawyer, 83, of Grand Mound, Iowa, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 at Genesis Medical Center in DeWitt, Iowa, following a brief illness.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, March 16 from 2-4 p.m., with a service following at 4 p.m., at Schultz Funeral Home in Grand Mound.

James was born May 19, 1940 in Indianola, Iowa to Earl and Violet (Douglas) Lawyer. He graduated from Mercer, Mo., High School and served one term in the

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Bids should be addressed to: Ravanna Township Board, 24861 US Highway 136, Princeton, MO 64673.

All bids will be opened at the Ravanna Township Community Building at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Contact Jack Goodin, trustee, at 660-748-4349 with questions.

U.S. Navy. James worked for John Deere for 30 years, retiring in 1993.

He married Pamela Gustafson on June 5, 1993, enjoying 30 years of marriage.

After retirement, Jim stayed very active working for the city of Grand Mound in maintenance, then moving to Lineville, Iowa, where he worked for Westview Nursing Home in Leon, Iowa, and later running a landscaping business.

Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, antiquing, and going to flea markets.

Surviving are his wife,

Pamela; children Jerrie (Mike) Bringle, Mike (Jolene) Adams, Tammy Bennett, Bobbi Jo Harter, Jeannie Peterson, Mark Sloan, John Best and Stacy Schwenn; 27 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Helen Lawyer and Linda Holder; a sister-inlaw, Jackie Lawyer; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Adams; and siblings Margaret, Dorothy, twin brother Russell, and Danny.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.

TELEGRAMS Princeton VFW Post 7159 will meet Thursday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, with a carry-in dinner for members and wives.

The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 in the high school library.

The Princeton City Council will meet at 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 12 at City Hall.

The North Mercer County R-3 Board of Education will meet Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in the school library.

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MEDICARE APPROVED Detailed Financial Statement of Ravanna Township Combined General Revenue, Road & Bridge, Special Road & Bridge Funds Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023 Bonded Indebtedness $0.00 All Other Indebtedness 2021 JD 672G GRADER $61,969.00 Assessed Valuation as of July 2, 2023 $7,629,659.00 Maximum Tax Rate Permitted by Law Road & Bridge Tax Rate $0.5000 Special Road & Bridge Tax Rate $0.3500 General Revene Tax Rate $0.1000 Amount Tax Rate Levied by Township Board Road & Bridge Tax Rate $0.5000 Special Road & Bridge Tax Rate $0.3500 General Revenue Tax Rate $0.1000 Beginning Balance From All Funds 1-1-2023 Total Receipts From All Sources Total Expenditures Made Ending Balance All Funds 12-31-2023

$121,874.00 $91,631.00 $94,094.00 $119,411.00

Township Inventory Real Property Equipment Supplies Total Inventory as of December 31, 2023

$9,000.00 $289,000.00 $500.00 $298,500.00

CERTIFICATION I, Donald Shaw, Clerk of Ravanna Township, in compliance with Section 231.280, Revised Statutes of Missouri 2002, have prepared the foregoing annual financial statement. I hereby certify that I have diligently checked the records of said township located within Mercer County, Missouri, and that to my best knowledge and belief, this is a true, correct and complete financial statement for said township.

Julie Henke, Ravanna Township Clerk

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NEWS • Princeton Post-Telegraph • 5

February 1, 2024

Princeton sweeps Gilman titles

MEADVILLE TOURNAMENT

#1 Eagles dominate All three tournament wins came of the first quarter for a 19-3 lead. by Thomas 6, Kash Holt 5, Chase Cardinal girls by 53 26-6 start carries Tiger boys to 33-point win over North Nodaway

by margins of at least 33 points PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

Princeton’s boys wrapped up a dominant week by jumping off to a big lead Saturday afternoon and downing North Nodaway 55-22 in the championship game of the Gilman City Tournament.

Once the #1 seed Tigers (15-3) got their offense going, they pulled away to the easy victory. They led 10-0 before NN (10-6) got a 3-point goal down just over 3 minutes, and scored the final 9 points GILMAN CITY, Mo.

Princeton then got the first 7 points of the second for a 26-3 cushion.

North Nodaway, the #3 seed, got its second goal, another 3, just past the halfway mark of that period but the Tigers continued to pull away and led 35-10 at halftime.

The Mustangs scored 11 of their 12 second-half in the third quarter, but Princeton got 14 of its own and led 49-21 entering the fourth.

Eight Tigers scored during the game, paced by Clay Evans with 18 points and Talan Holt with 14; both sat out the fourth period. Other scoring: Tyler Coffman 2, Kel-

Evans 3, Noel Schreffler 5, Cooper Boxley 2.

Princeton 83, East Harrison 25

The Tigers claimed leads of 15 points in the first quarter and 29 by halftime, and coasted to the firstround win last Monday (Jan. 22).

Three Tigers combined for 9 field goals (EH had 8 for the game) and 20 points in the first quarter as Princeton raced away to a 24-9 lead. Then, four Tigers scored between 4-6 points during the second as Princeton put the game away See Princeton boys, Page 2

Tiger girls lead entire game, secure win during the second half 22-10 closing kick breaks game open. A. Henke reaches 1,500point mark in tourney opener PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

Six of Princeton’s eight players scored during the decisive fourth quarter Saturday afternoon as Princeton’s girls won the Gilman City Tournament with a 63-39 victory over the host Hawks.

Princeton led the entire game, but didn’t lead comfortably until its closing stretch. Randa Shahan made two 3-point buckets and Addilyn Henke hit one as the Tigers took the period 22-10 to stretch a 12-point margin to the final GILMAN CITY, Mo.

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23-point lead.

The Tigers (15-4) led 15-7 after the first quarter as five players scored. Henke tallied 6 points during the second quarter, but Gilman City made 6 free throws to keep it close. Princeton led 26-17 at halftime after an 11-10 second frame.

Gilman City ace Ava Langfitt hit for 9 points in the third (part of a 15-point second half, but the Tigers got scoring from four players and outscored the Hawks 15-12 to stretch the lead to double digits going to the fourth, 41-29. Shahan’s 8-point outburst led Princeton to its closing surge.

Three Tigers scored in double

figures - Henke with 18, Shahan with 14 and Macey Lewis with 11.

Other scoring: Gracie Allnutt 4, Mikaylee Henke 2, Audrey Kelly 5, Grace Kelly 8.

Princeton 75, North Harrison 20

Addilyn Henke reached a career milestone and all 8 Tigers scored as Princeton easily won its first-round game last Monday (Jan. 22).

A first-quarter layup allowed Henke to reach the 1,500-point mark for her career. Only two other Tigers have scored 1,500 or more points during their careers.

Henke scored 11 points and AllSee Princeton girls, Page 2

Meadville scores 32 points in the first quarter, adds a combined 47 over the middle two frames PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

Class 1 #1 Meadville, the reigning Missouri girls state champion, clearly showed why they’re the popular choice to repeat on Saturday, blitzing No. 8 Mercer 86-33 in the championship game of the Meadville Tournament.

The undefeated Eagles (16-0) shot just under 60% from the field, hitting 34-of-57 shots for a 59.6% success rate. Meadville went 22-of-27 from inside the 3-point arc, behind which it was a respectable 12-of30 (40%), and the Eagles also came up with 23 steals in ending Mercer’s 10-game winning streak.

By any reasonable measure, the game was decided in the first quarter. Korrie Holcer hit two 3-point goals during a 12-point stretch, and Paige Carvajal also made two 3s as Meadville buried Mercer 32-6 over the first 8 minutes.

The lead grew larger through the middle two periods.

First, Meadville outscored the Cardinals 22-5 during the second to lead 54-11 at halftime. Then, the Eagles MEADVILLE, MO.

See Mercer girls, Page 2

Hale wins 3rd-place game Don’t forget summary PRESTON COLE Princeton Post-Telegraph

MEADVILLE, Mo. Hale built a 10-point halftime lead and held off Mercer surges to take a 68-58 win Friday night (Jan. 26) in the third-place game of the Meadville Tourna-

ment.

Hale (12-6) shook off a 14-point opening period from Mercer’s Tyler Meinecke by getting a balanced attack for a 2619 lead. Hale outscored the Cardinals 16-13 in the See Mercer boys, Page 2

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February 1, 2024

Joe’s Bits n Pieces

Harrison County Community Hospital District Approved Joe Koenen, Univ. Extension, retired For $10.5 Million From Community Facilities Loan Grant NON-BOUNDARY straight in a year”. Yes, FENCES I am going to continue fencing discussions in this article but with a different twist: I will discuss non-boundary fences.

Non-boundary fences occur in 3 situations in Missouri: roads, navigable streams and railroads. The statute covers them differently so I will too. The first situation is roads. Roads are non-boundary fences since there is no neighboring landowner thus each person is responsible for their portion.

There are several points to keep in mind on roads: (a) the road must be a legal road be it a state or county or even township road. Roads that have been “legally” closed are no longer roads. The county clerk in the county where the road is located can tell you if the road is legally closed and how the road was taken originally (the midpoint of the road is not true in all cases). Roads have right-ofway’s so check with the county clerk before placing a fence on your side assuming the road remains in operation. They vary by road so check first! The second situation is a stream. A navigable stream is defined as “a stream that can hold a canoe for at least 90-days

that can be hard to determine. Again, these fences are placed on each side of said creek or stream.

The biggest issue here is streambanks can change over time so it may move over a period of years. The third and last non-boundary situation is railroads. Railroads in Missouri are legally required to build and maintain fences on their rightof-way. Chapter 389.650 of the Missouri Revised Statutes covers this. An important point here is many railroad companies have newer people that do not always know this and so if you have an issue with them, you may need to contact up the line of the specific railroad to get action but do not give up.

If you have any specific questions, you can contact my cell at (660) 626-6923 or koenenjoe@ outlook.com.

REMINDERS Your county extension office should have tree order forms from the Missouri Department of Conservation now.

They are “first come, first served” so do not delay to get them if you are interested.

THOUGHT: “When life gets tough, hang out with your dog”!

SHINAE YOUNG

Special to the Post-Telegraph

COLUMBIA, Mo. USDA Rural Development Missouri State Director Kyle Wilkens announced on Friday, Jan. 26 an investment of $10.5 million in additional funds to Harrison County Community Hospital District in Bethany, Mo. Funds from the Community Facilities Loan Grant Program will go to serve critical care needs for three neighboring rural counties - Daviess, Harrison, and Mercer.

“Winter is cold and flu season, and a reminder of how important quality local healthcare is for folks in rural Missouri,” Wilkens said. “I couldn’t be more pleased to announce our partnership to help construct a modern healthcare facility with the Harrison County Community Hospital District. This is what Missouri USDA Rural Development is all about,

prioritizing federal investment to serve the needs in smaller communities.” Wilkens concludes.

This Rural Development investment will be used to construct a new hospital for the Harrison County Community Hospital District in Bethany.

The new facility will replace the existing hospital with 76,000 square-foot critical access hospital with a 14-bed acute care and swing-bed unit. There will be 10 private patient

rooms, including one patient isolation room and two semi-private rooms.

The emergency department will include two trauma/isolation rooms, three exam rooms, and

triage rooms complimenting the emergency department. The new hospital will ensure the district is able to provide world class healthcare services to the community.

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NEWS • Princeton Post-Telegraph • 7

February 1, 2024

COMMISSION

MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission.

All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, Jan. 17 • Minutes of the Jan. 8 meeting were approved.

• Several individuals wanted to discuss salaries of deputies, salaries of officials, problems with dispatchers and the sheriff’s department, and their budget. Commissioner Zach Martin said the county has been short of employees for dispatch for at least six months, so dispatchers are working seven days a week with no time off.

There was a resignation from another dispatcher and commissioners are having to research being able to transfer dispatch to Harrison County in order to provide 911 service.

The dispatchers are also jailers, so without dispatchers/jailers it also causes budgetary problems. The sheriff is in charge of the jail.

The commissioners had agreed to take operational and administrative control of dispatch on Nov. 9, 2022 in order to try to keep dispatch in county after conflicts between the sheriff and dispatch.

• Commissioners received the resignation from Travis Marts, 911 administrator and IT administrator, as of Jan. 25, 2024.

• Commissioners received current and delinquent and balance of protested tax from Col-

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lector/Treasurer Susan Moore, as verified by County Clerk Judy Hamilton.

• Commissioners received the balance and 2024 budget of circuit clerk interest and law library accounts for 2024 from Circuit Clerk and Recorder Tammy Crouse.

• Shawn Powell, Road & Bridge supervisor, presented mileage logs dated Nov. 13, 2023 through Jan. 10, 2024.

• The county received December sales tax and use tax reports from the Missouri Department of Revenue for the county’s use on Jan. 5.

• Tamie Miller, Morgan Township clerk, presented the township’s financial statement for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023.

• Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen signed the following documents for BRO-R065 (42): letter of utilities and railroad status; off system replacement program plan cover sheet; LPA certification of plans and PS&E. • Commissioners went into closed session at 12:45 p.m. to discuss legal matters under Section 610.021 Subsection 1, RSMo. They came out of closed session at 4:30 p.m. No action was taken.

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CAINSVILLE

MELANIE CHANEY

Birthdays in February that I'm aware of are as follows: Richard Kokesh, Julie O'Neil, Bill Osmon, Anne Kohler, Seth George, Matt Doty, Rodney Thompson, Linda Bain Mike Livesay, Amy Stallsworth, Beth Willis, Allie Vaughn, Rhonda Pash, Shirley Cridlebaugh, Rocky McLain, Michael Thomas, Doug Kellner, Terry Francis, Dixie Seymour. John Woods, Kristen Smith, Jeremy Livesay, Joshua Pash, Steven Meinecke, Jasmine McLain, Bree Vaughn, Hannah Dailey, Gannon Hamilton, Jason Cain, Troy McLain, Billy Osmon, Mickey Osmon, Marcus Illg, Dallas Bedrov, Donnie Downs, Brenda Hines, Joe Binkley and Shyanne Chaney. If I need to change anything let me know; I will update my birthday book.

The Cainsville school is selling raffle tickets for a beautiful Redman blanket.

The tickets are $2 each and all proceeds go to the new gym floor. It was donated

by Chandra (Bain) Noyes in memory of her sister Courtney Bain. The winner will be drawn on Feb. 13 at the last home basketball game during the boys’ half ime. If you would like to purchase a ticket, you can contact the school or send money with your child labeled with how many tickets you would like to purchase. A picture of the blanket is on the Facebook page.

Bobcat basketball teams play Friday, Feb. 2; they travel to Gilman City HDC Conference Tournament starts off Saturday, February 3rd at Grundy County R-5 in Galt. Lady Bobcats play at 11:30 a.m. vs Tri-County and boys follow at 1 p.m. vs. Gilman City.

Cainsville Spelling Bee will be held at the Cainsvile School on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. in the gymnasium.

The last home basketball games at Cainsville will be held Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

This will be Senior Night.

They will be honoring the Cainsville seniors and their parents.

Toby, Stephanie, Michelle and Tegan Boswell

February 1, 2024 and Andrew Jackson went to Casey Campbell,s home in St. Joseph for a family Christmas. Cathy Robinson and Dave Shiflet. Cacia Campbell, Chris Key and their 2 little girls were also in attendance. Good visit with great food and the kids had fun together playing and opening gifts.

Nathan, Sierra, Kaylynn, McKinley and Berkley Wolf would like to welcome their little brother, Tristan David William Wolf, who was born Jan. 26. Everyone is doing fine.

Sympathy to the family and friends of Sarah (Overton) Anderson, who recently passed away. She was the daughter of Doris and Francis Overton.

Sympathy to the family and friends of Linda Shippy, who recently passed away. She was the daughter of Gerald and Irene Shippy.

Thanks for any and all news it is appreciated!

Tiger teams sweep Gilman City championships

TERRI KELLY/Princeton Post-Telegraph

Princeton’s girls won the championship of the Gilman City Tournament on Saturday afternoon, downing the host Hawks 60-39, and posed with their plaque. From left: Mikaylee Henke, Randa Shahan, Aubrey Kelly, Grace Kelly, Gracie Allnutt, Macey Lewis, Addilyn Henke and Gracie Mitchell. Not shown are head coach Mike Schmidli and assistant coach Payton Goodin.

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