03-07-2024 Post Telegraph

Suit vs. county

Sheriff had sued county and commissioners last July in salary dispute. Suit dismissed without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled in court, and attorney plans to refile

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo Through his attorney, Mercer County Sheriff Jose Lopez has dismissed his lawsuit against Mercer County and its three county commissioners.

The action was taken in Division II of Mercer County Cir-

cuit last Wednesday, Feb. 28. The suit was dismissed without prejudice, which means Lopez can refile the suit at a later time. And, he plans on doing just that.

In an email Monday morning (March 4), Mercer County Clerk Judy Hamilton said that Lopez’s attorney, Quinn Patrick Benson of Kirksville, Mo., has indicated that he plans to refile the suit on his client’s behalf.

As of late Monday morning, however, online court records did not indicate that Benson

had refiled the suit.

Lopez filed suit against the county and its commissioners on July 7, 2023, claiming that he was owed a salary increase under two state Senate bills that were passed and signed in 2021. He asked that the increase be made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022. The commissioners and their attorney, Ivan Schraeder of St. Louis, Mo., disagreed, citing constitutional issues that state

See Lopez lawsuit, Page 7

Filings begin for August primary

Multiple filings made for pair of County Commission seats

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo Filing began last week for persons interested in running for Mercer County offices during the Aug. 6 primary election.

All filed as Republican Party candidates.

Three incumbent officeholders are among the list of per-

sons filing - Assessor Dana Widner, Collector/Treasurer

Susan Moore and Coroner Doug Priest.

Randal Francis, currently the chief deputy in the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, has filed for Mercer County sheriff. Jose Lopez currently holds the position.

Three persons have filed to serve as the county’s 1st District commissioner - Denny

Power, Lance Stiles and Amy Cool. Cheston Easter is the current commissioner on an interim basis.

Michael Ralston and Jerod VanGenderen have filed for the 2nd District commission position currently held by Zachary Martin.

Filing continues in the Mercer County Clerk’s office continues until 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26.

Ribbon cutting set for sports complex

Event scheduled before Princeton Tigers’ first home game on new baseball field

PRESTON COLE

Princeton Post-Telegraph

PRINCETON, Mo A grand

opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Russ Derry Sports Complex has been scheduled for Friday, March 15, before the Princeton High School baseball team plays its

first game on the complex’s baseball field.

There will be a tailgate served by Stephen Stockman and Jeff Propost of Whitetail Properties Real Estate. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4 p.m., and the Tigers are scheduled to play Hamilton at 4:30.

The complex is located along the west side of Mercer County Route FF, just north of its intersection with U.S. 136.

Some softball games of last October’s George Scurlock Memorial Tournament were played on the baseball field, as well as on the complex’s new softball field. The Tiger softball team played its last few regular-season games and all its tournament games on its new field.

The Tigers are scheduled to host a jamboree on Tuesday, March 12 at 4 p.m.

R-5 opens preschool enrollment for 24-25

Special to the Post-Telegraph PRINCETON, Mo. Princeton R-5 Preschool enrollment is now open for the 2024-25 school year.

Students must be four years of age by Aug. 1, 2024. Enroll online by visiting the school website (www.tigertown.k12. mo.us) or Facebook page. You

can also stop by the elementary school office during school hours to pick up an enrollment form. Enrollment deadline is Monday, April 1.

If you have any questions contact Lacey Power at 660748-3335, ext. 291, or Emily Voorhies at 660-748-3335, ext. 267.

2024 soybean yields show great potential

University of MO Extension COLUMBIA, Mo Missouri soybean yields have the potential to reach or exceed national averages, says University of Missouri Extension state soybean specialist Andre Reis. Nationally, soybean yields have grown at a pace of 0.4 bushel per acre per year over the past 80 years, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Illinois growers saw a 0.47 bushel per acre per yield upturn, while Iowa boasted a 0.48 bushel per acre per year increase.

By contrast, Missouri yields fell behind, with an average increase of only 0.375 bushel per acre per year. Reis hopes to change that by providing growers with science-based research from MU to boost yields and farm income of soybean – the state’s No. 1 crop in acres and value.

Soybean production in Missouri is divided regionally into seven districts. Of those, yields in Districts 6 and 7, which comprise counties that run from the St. Louis area to the Missouri Bootheel, rose above the rest of the state. District 7 jumped to a 0.62 bushel per acre increase

in 2020.

Even within the districts, some areas showed standout performances, including Atchison, Lafayette, Miller, St. Francois and Butler counties. Pockets of District 1 in northwestern Missouri also fared well above the statewide average.

Several factors may play a part in areas where yields increased significantly, says Reis. Some farmers may adopt new technologies and strategies quicker than others. Reis says an example of this is adopting optimal planting dates, adjusting plant population according to variety requirements and enhancing soil fertility and crop protection management.

In nonirrigated areas, strategies to avoid drought include combining maturity groups and planting dates to decouple pod setting and seed-filling periods from the hottest and driest periods of the season.

Overall, each of the seven districts saw the biggest yield jumps since the period of 19711996.

Reis’ work confirms previous MU research showing that

See Soybean yields, Page 2

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of NORMAN R. BROUSSARD, Deceased

Estate No. 24AI-PR0002 NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Independent Administration - Non-Resident Fiduciary)

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NORMAN R. BROUSSARD, Decedent:

On February 2, 2024, the following individual was appointed the personal represetative of the estate of NORMAN R. BROUSSARD, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, Missouri. The business of the personal representative is: ALLAN BROUSSARD, 9614 S. 183rd Ave., Omaha NE 68136.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD, 903 JACKSON ST., PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601, (660) 646-0627.

The non-resident peronal representative’s designated agent’s name, address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD, 903 JACKSON ST., PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601, (660) 646-0627.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in the Probate Division of this Court within six months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or if a copy of this Notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other appicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a defendent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent’s death: 11-08-2023.

Date of first publication: 02-15-2024. Julie Humphrey Deputy Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the Estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this Estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Couri of Mercer County, Missouri.

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Soybean yields

From Page 1

planting date is one of the best predictors of yield. MU soybean variety testing data from past years shows an average loss of 3.5 bushels per week when planted after May 15.

Weather during soybean’s reproductive stages in July remains the biggest variable influencing yield. Soybean’s long flowering period allows it to withstand some extremes, but extended precipitation shortfalls and high temperatures hinder growth during this critical stage.

Reis has analyzed years of data from the MU Variety Testing Program and found that certain maturity groups produced significantly higher yields than others in all environments. The variety testing program has collected data at Missouri test plots throughout the state since 1973. Researchers note crop management practices and soil and water conditions in the results.

Maturity Group IV plantings saw a yield increase of only 0.29 bushel per acre per year, while Maturity Groups II and III saw upturns of 0.34 bushel per acre. See https:varietytesting.missouri.edu/ soybean for more.

Reis developed a maturity group decision tree to help growers decide which maturity group to choose. The tree considers day length, seasonal potential evapotranspiration rate, preseason precipitation, precipitation during the early vegetative state, day length during flowering and other factors. The decision-making tool is available by request from Reis.

Illinois and Iowa soybean yields outpaced Missouri by 0.10 and 0.11 per acre during the same period. Kansas lagged slightly behind Missouri with 0.02 less bushels per acre.

For more information, contact Reis at areis@ missouri.edu or call 573882-4771.

2004 ALL-GRAND RIVER

CONFERENCE WEST BASKETBALL

Notes: All first-team members were unanimous selections. Players are listed here in the order they were provided.

GIRLS - First Team

Amelia Wallace, sr., Stanberry; Addilyn Henke, jr. Princeton; Chloe Burnham, sr., St. Joseph Christian; Lexi McDaniel, jr., St. Joseph Christian; Zoe Tunks, sr., King City; Abigail Troncin, sr., Albany; Katelyn Jones, jr., Pattonsburg.

Second Team

Grace Kelly, sr., Princeton; Madison Lillard, jr., North Andrew; Maya Freudenthal, sr., St. Joseph Christian; Tacee Catlett, sr., King City; Clare Staley, jr.; King City; Kynah Steele, sr., Worth County; Kelsey Crabtree, sr., Pattonsburg.

Honorable Mention

Katlyn James, sr., Stanberry; Reagan Walker, sr., North Andrew; Kaylee Roberts, sr., King City; Hayleigh Wink, soph., Albany; Addisyn Crawford, sr., Albany.

BOYS - First Team

Talan Holt, sr., Princeton; Clay Evans, jr., Princeton; Keygun Johnson, sr., North Harrison; Johnston Stewart, jr., St. Joseph Christian; Gage Iddings, sr., Pattonsburg; Tyler New, sr., Worth County; Nick Orscheln, jr., St. Joseph Christian.

Second Team

Trey McDaniel, sr., North Andrew; Colby McQueen, jr., Stanberry; Timothy Poppa, sr., Albany; Daltyn Sperry, sr., Pattonsburg; Caleb New, fr., Worth County; Cy Carlson, jr., St. Joseph Christian; Bo Collins, fr., Worth County.

Honorable Mention

Jonathan Garlock, fr., King City; Kelby Thomas, sr., Princeton; Jerry Gilpatrick, sr., North Harrison; Landon Woodward, sr., Pattonsburg; Wyatt Maize, fr., North Harrison.

GEC grants From Page 8

Electric Cooperative’s 12-county service area: Harrison, Mercer and Grundy counties and portions of Linn, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam, and Sullivan counties in Missouri, and portions of Ringgold, Wayne and Decatur counties in Iowa.

The Operation RoundUp Program allows GEC members and customers of the Public Water Supply District Number 1 of Grundy County to voluntarily “round up” their utility bill to the next even dollar. The PWSD Round-Up funds are

Party In The Potty

disbursed solely to projects located in Grundy County. For an average of $6 per year, participating GEC members and PWSD #1 customers assist in funding local community projects. The next grant application deadline is April 1. Qualified applicants must be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or other eligible entity and may apply for a grant by completing a grant application with supporting information. Grant applications are available at www.grundyec.com.

How do you attract a crowd in a convenience store? Easy! Throw a party in the potty. The HOP Shops chain of stores in Kentucky recently installed big red buttons in its bathrooms warning customers with a sign warning, “Do Not Push This Button.”When you push the button – and that’s the idea – it triggers an array of colored lights, music and, of course, a disco ball, and all of a sudden you find yourself in a mini dance club. It works. Store manager Mary Moss told WDKY-TV, “I had a 60-yearold woman who came out of the restroom and told me it was the best day of her life.”

He forgot, what?

Travelers sometimes leave things behind at the end of a train trip, things like a book or a pair of glasses. But this guy forgot to take his bag containing some $30,000 in cash when he detrained at his stop on the Long Island Railroad recently. As fate would have it, the team at New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority found the bag, discovered the cash and lost no time in tracking down the owner, contacting him and saving his day.

How “cool” is this

Katarzyna Jakubowska suggests that it’s in their genes for women to endure hardships. She should know, having earned a page in the Guinness Book of World Records when she withstood 3 hours, 6 minutes and 45 seconds in a box filled with ice up to her neck. As she put it, “I believe that we have great strength as women” and “I wanted to show that if we want something, we can do it.”

Tigers’ Holt signs with NCMC hoops

AMANDA MITCHELL/Special to the Princeton Post-Telegraph Princeton High School senior four-sport standout Talan Holt (seated, center) signed a national letter of intent last Wednesday (Feb. 28) to play basketball at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. He’s flanked by his parents, Michael T.

Five Tigers receive All-GRC West recognition

The Princeton High School basketball program has placed

the All-Grand River Conference West teams, chosen by the league’s coaches on Feb. 17 and announced Feb. 18. Chosen to the All-GRCW girls

were Grace

and Addilyn Henke (unanimous

Selected to the All-GRCW boys team were Clay Evans (unanimous first team), Talan Holt (unanimous

and Kelby Thomas (honorable mention). See Page 2 for the complete All-GRCW lists.

(left) and Dr. Tina Holt; standing are Princeton assistant coach Ethan Sticken, NCMC men’s basketball coach Scott Esry, and Princeton head coach Damon Collins.

PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOS

five players on

team (left photo)

Kelly (left, second team)

first team).

first team)

OBITUARIES

Betty McQuerry

Princeton, Mo.

Betty Mae Evoritt McQuerry, 94, Princeton, Mo., passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at Princeton nursing home.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1929, in Princeton, the daughter of Kelly and Lillie (Gray) Evoritt.

Betty lived a while in Grand Island, Neb., and graduated there. She moved back to Princeton and attended beauty school in St. Joseph, Mo. She opened Betty’s Beauty Salon where she worked for 52 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ralph William McQuerry on September 25, 2019.

Betty is survived by her friends, John and Puddy Hart, Princeton, MO.

Betty has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton.

A memorial graveside service and inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 in Princeton Cemetery, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. There is no scheduled family visitation.

Memorials may be made to Princeton Methodist Church and/or Mercer County Senior Center in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

Carole DeMoss

Princeton, Mo.

Carole Lee DeMoss, 89, of Princeton, Mo., sadly left us on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, following an illness.

She was born on July 3, 1934, to Lester and Ora Volk in Osmond, Neb. As a child, her family farmed in Nebraska, but moved to Chicago when she was a young girl and then back to Nebraska when she started grade school. Then, her family moved to Blaine, Ill., to farm and she attended North Boone High School in Capron, Ill., where she graduated in 1952.

On Feb. 22, 1988, she married Kenneth D. DeMoss in Las Vegas, Nev.

Carole was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved caring for and spending time with family and friends, especially cooking meals and baking for them. She loved reading, shopping, game shows, going to the casino, singing, and listening to music. She was an excellent cook and baker who also enjoyed gardening and making jams to share with everyone. She loved traveling, especially to warmer climates near the ocean, after retiring from Chrysler

in Belvidere, Ill., after 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on May 4, 2019; her parents, a brother, Layne Volk and a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Peacock.

Carole is survived by her four children of Illinois, Gary (Cindy) Peacock, Douglas Peacock, and Russell Peacock; daughter, Leslie (Jim) Hardy and son, Todd DeMoss of Princeton; grandchildren Kathi, Julie, Michael, Jessica, Emily, Christy, Kelley, Aimee, Bryan, Samantha, and Britney; many greatgrandchildren, and her special dog, Roxy.

Carole has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton. The family will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 16 from 1-4 p.m. at Country Rentals and Event Center, Princeton. Memorials may be made to Three Rivers Hospice and/or Northern Illinois Hospice in Carole’s memory, in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

Jackie McKinney Princeton, Mo.

Jackie “Jo” McKinney Patton, 72, Princeton, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.

Jackie was born on March 28, 1951, to Ferrell and Rachel (Wyatt) McKinney in Princeton.

She was a 1970 graduate of Princeton R-5 School. She lived in Princeton until the early

1980s, moving to Kentucky where she married Dennis Patton in 1997. She moved back to Princeton in 2008 after Dennis’ death.

Jackie enjoyed piecing quilts, reading, and jigsaw puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis; brother, Ferrell Raymond “Bull” McKinney; and a brotherin-law, Bob Crites.

Jackie is survived by her sisters, Frances Nadine Crites, Columbia Station, Ohio, Norberta June (Duane) DeMoss, Princeton, and Betty Suann (Rick) Nelson, Springville, Iowa; brother, Royce Dee McKinney, Princeton; sister-in-law, Patty McKinney, Princeton; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Jackie has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton.

The family will hold a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Hal England Center, Princeton. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Princeton.

Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

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.

SENIOR MENUS

All menus subject to change. MERCER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

Serving from 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at the west door (facing Broadway Street) from 11:30-12:15. Meals served with 2% milk, coffee or tea. All bread, rolls, buns and crackers are whole grain; at least half grains are whole grains. For meal deliveries, call 660-748-3636 by 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to eat at the Senior Center. Meals for anyone age 60 and older are a suggested contribution of $5. Meals for anyone under age 60 cost $7.

Monday, March 11: sloppy joe/bun, french fries, corn, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, March 12: pulled pork nachos, side salad, corn and bean feist, bread, baked apples.

Wednesday, March 13: salisbury steak with

mushroom gravy, white rice, lima beans, California blend with cheese, tropical fruit, chocolate chip cookie.

Thursday, March 14: au gratin potatoes and ham, broccoli and cheese, biscuit, strawberry applesauce.

Friday, March 15: Irish stew (with carrots, potatoes and beef), cabbage, soda bread, assorted fruit, shamrock parfait.

MARRIAGE

LICENSES

All persons listed are Missouri residents unless otherwise listed.

Monday, Dec. 18

• David E. Chamberlain, Princeton and Rebekah L. Thieme, Trenton.

Thursday, Feb. 29

• David W. Akins, Ridgeway and Donna L. Hawxby, Princeton.

Muck named Employee of the Year at WMH

Special to the Post-Telegraph TRENTON, Mo. Wright Memorial Hospital recently announced its 2023 Employee of the Year. Stephanie Muck, a registered nurse III in the Wright Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic, was presented with the award at a ceremony held in her honor on February 22. The other finalists for the award were 2023 Employee of the Quarter recipients Johnna Peyton, Jena Eads and Rhonda Gordon.

Muck has worked for Wright Memorial for over nine years. She actively participates in the Saint Luke’s Career Advancement Program, maintaining a Level III designation.

In her nomination form, co-workers mentioned that “Stephanie ensures patients receive the best care by answering questions and following through with anything they need. She is a dedicated team member who works hard in everything

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Stephanie Muck (left) receives the Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of the Year award for 2023 from Catherine Hamilton, administrator, Wright Memorial Hospital.

she does. She is always upbeat and brings a lot of sunshine to the department and our patients. Stephanie goes above and beyond to help their co-workers even when she is busy. She displays great teamwork by trading shifts, completing prior authorizations, and rooming patients.”

Muck is married to husband, Josh, and they have three children. Josh is a farmer, and they raise row

crops and cattle. She enjoys spending time with her kids, being outdoors, planting flowers and working in her garden.

In recognition of the award, Muck’s name will be engraved on a permanent plaque within the hospital. She will receive a recognition certificate, a parking space of her choice for a year, and acknowledgment in the local media and hospital employee intranet.

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, March 11: cheddar cheese omelet.

Tuesday, March 12: pancakes, sausage patty.

Wednesday, March 13: scrambled eggs, toast.

Thursday, March 14: maple pancake sandwich.

Friday, March 15: 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, March 11: breaded chicken sandwich or taco burrito, tater tots, broccoli with cheese.

Tuesday, March 12: teriyaki chicken or BBQ glazed chicken, egg roll, brown rice.

Wednesday, March

13: ham and bean soup or chicken noodle soup, macaroni salad, creamed spinach, corn muffin.

Thursday, March 14: meatloaf or sloppy joe, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, green beans, hot roll.

Friday, March 15: pepperoni pizza or fish sticks, buttered corn, cottage cheese, dessert.

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, March 11: a) McRib sandwich; b) ham sandwich; corn.

Tuesday, March 12: a) chicken fried steak; b) chicken patty; mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll.

Wednesday, March 13: a) chili, peanut butter sandwich; b) hot

dog, chips; mozzarella sticks, no bake cookie.

Thursday, March 14: a) Italian sub; b) deli sandwich; macaroni and cheese.

Friday, March 15: no school.

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, March 11: no school.

Tuesday, March 12: hamburgers, baked beans.

Wednesday, March 13: lasagna rollups, breadstick, corn.

Thursday, March 14: chicken nuggets, green beans.

Friday, March 15: pizza, cottage cheese.

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Local Girl Scout troops celebrate 112th anniversary of founding

Special to the Post-Telegraph PRINCETON, Mo. It’s our birthday! Girl Scouts across the United States will celebrate the 112th birthday of the organization. Juliette Gordon-Low started the first troop in Savannah, Ga., on March 12, 1912 with 18 girls in attendance. Today, there are over 1.7 million girls in the U.S. and over 10 million Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 152 countries along with 100,000+ volunteers.

Mercer County is home to 14 girls in grades K-12 with nine volunteers. So far this year, the

girls have earned several badges, gone camping, celebrated Juliette’s Halloween birthday with a party, held a family Christmas dinner and sock exchange, donated to the Mercer County Food Pantry, and sold candy, nuts, magazines and, of course, cookies. The rest of the year will include a spring camping trip, a swim party and sleepover to celebrate Girl Scout Week, attending services Sunday, March 10 at Princeton Methodist Church, and conclude with a Bridging/ Court of Awards ceremony in June.

There are two troops for the girls. Troop 8175 includes Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors and has eleven girls. They are led by Tricia Rudminat and Christy McCracken with helpers Christina Speakman, Laura Smith, and Shannon Neil. Troop 1252 has three girls in Cadettes and Seniors. They are led by Rudminat and McCracken, with helper Nicki Jones. Gillian Sapp, Jamie Brooks and Susan O’Brien are volunteers.

For information on joining or volunteering, contact Rudminat at 660-48-5457.

Cadette Troop 1252

Isabel Jones

Not shown: Jaelynn Wells

Senior Troop 1252

Emily Oswalt

Junior Troop 8175

Lilly Dowling (left), Ella Curtis

Daisy Troop 8175

Faith Lynn Roberts (from left), Ruby Owen, Zoey Speakman.

Not pictured: Savannah Parsons.

Daisy Troop 8175 - Jasmine Hawthorne (from left), Hannah Smith, Taylor McFee, Ryleigh Neil, Rosalie McFee.

New books at MC library

Special to the Post-Telegraph PRINCETON These new titles have been added to the shelves at the Mercer County Library.

Adult fiction: Paper

Cage, Tom Baragwanath; My Name Was Eden, Eleanor Barker-White; Three-Inch Teeth (#24 of the Joe Picket series), C. J. Box; The Book of Doors, Gareth Brown; End of the Story, A. J. Finn; The Women, Hannah Kristin; The Ghost Orchid, Johnathan Kellerman; A Step Past Darkness, Vera Kurian; The Summer Book Club, Susan Mallery; The Teacher, Freida McFadden; The Housemaid, Freida McFadden; Autumn’s Game, Mary Stone; The Messy Life of Jane Tanner, Brenda Novak; A Wild and Heavenly Place, Robin Oliveira; Wandering Stars, Tommy

Orange; The Guest, B.A Paris; After Annie, Anna Quindlen; Pink Lemonade Caker Murder, Joanne Fluke; and Village in the Dark, Iris Yamashita

Adult non-fiction: The Boys in the Boat, Daniel James Brown; Mostly What God Does, Savannah Guthrie; The Pathway to Success, Joyce Meyer; and Journey With the Whitetail, Mark Raycroft. (This book was donated by the Jerry Brundage family in memory of Dennis DeMoss.)

The library has also added to its large print, western, children’s, juniors, young adult, and Amish sections. Please remember, the library’s Boundless, Libby, Blackstone Unlimited, and Hoopla platforms are open 24/7.

2023 permits expired, buy 2024 permits now

JOE JEREK Special to the Post-Telegraph

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expired at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing.

Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits from one of many vendors around the state, online at mdc. mo.gov/buypermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices.

Save time by buying hunting and fishing permits for multiple people in a single transaction. Select the “Additional Customer” option during the permit purchase.

Avoid having to manually renew permits each year by using MDC’s Permit Auto-Renewal Service. It allows customers to enroll eligible permits in a service that will automatically renew their permits prior to the start of the next season or permit year. The process was designed to ensure customers never have expired permits when they need them most. Learn more at mdc. mo.gov/permits/permit-auto-renewal.

Commercial and lifetime permits can be purchased only through the MDC Permit Services Unit by calling 573-522-0107 for an application.

LAND TRANSFERS

Friday, Feb. 16

• Otis L. Miller et ux to James W. Miller.

• Otis L. Miller to James W. Miller.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

• Jeff Henley to Shawn P. McNelly.

Thursday, Feb. 22

• Suter Family Limited Partnership to Arisha Enterprises Inc.

Friday, Feb. 23

• MCTECH No. 26 LLC to Dave N. Grevois.

• Douglas D. Day to Albert Mast.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

• David E. Chamberlain to David E. Chamberlain.

• Veta West, trustee, to Doug Ragan.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

• Brett A. Berndt to Larry K. Berndt.

COMMISSION

MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION

Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.

Monday, Feb. 26

• Jerod VanGenderen attended the meeting.

• Minutes of the Feb. 20 meeting were approved.

• Bills were approved and paid.

• At the request of Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore, commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Moore to outlaw and abate taxes for the years 2007-2017 per Section 140.730.03 RSMo, in the amount of $14,366.52, plus interest and penalties of $35,158.52, for a total of $44,527.23.

• Commissioner Cheston Easter left the meet-

ing at 9:30 a.m. to attend a funeral. • Commissioners went to look at brush on Almond Place.

Lopez lawsuit

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an officeholder’s salary cannot be increased during his/her term. Lopez was elected in November 2020 and took office on Jan. 1, 2021.

The case was heard before Sullivan County Associate Circuit Judge Tracey Mason- White on a request for a different judge.

The Post-Telegraph contacted Lopez’s office via email Friday morning (March 1) to find out if he is going to refile the suit. No response had been received as of noon Monday.

Mercer school receives three GEC grants

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The GEC Community Foundation Inc. awarded a grant to the North Mercer R-3 School for $360 to purchase fine motor skills art kits. Foundation Trustee Joe Hartley (left) presented the grant check to Courtney Scoggie.

Special to the Post-Telegraph TRENTON, Mo. Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation Inc. recently awarded 16 grants totaling $8,384 to area schools. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities.

The North Mercer County R-3 School received three education grants - $255 for Spanish classroom materials, $400 for STEM learning materials, and $360 for pine motor skills art kits.

Other education grants were awarded to Pleasant

View R-6, S.M. Rissler Elementary (Trenton), Trenton High School, Gilman City R-4 School, South Harrison R-2 Elementary School, South Harrison R-2 High School, North Harrison R-3 School, and Wayne Community Schools.

Since 2005, the GEC Community Foundation Inc. has awarded 866 grants totaling $505,079.10 to schools and community organizations. The foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grants for education, health, and rural development within Grundy

See GEC grants, Page 2

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The GEC Community Foundation Inc. awarded a grant to the North Mercer R-3 School for $255 to purchase Spanish classroom materials. Foundation trustee Joe Hartley (left) presented the grant check to Greg Frost.

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The GEC Community Foundation Inc. awarded a grant to the North Mercer R-3 School for $400 to purchase STEM learning materials. Foundation trustee Joe Hartley (left) presented the grant check to Heather Michaelis.

MERCER COUNTY 4-DAY WEATHER

National Weather Service, Pleasant Hill/Kansas City, Time of forecast: Monday, March 4, 8 a.m.

Thursday, March 7: Partly sunny, 50% rain; 60/44

Friday, March 8: Mostly cloudy, 60% rain; 53/31

Saturday, March 9: Partly sunny, windy; 49/27

Sunday, March 10: Sunny; 55

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.

CAINSVILLE

MELANIE CHANEY

Well, I guess I don’t have any news except school stuff, and that Herman and I have been enjoying the warm weather. Gives us a chance to fool with our old vehicles.

So here is the news from school.

The book fair will be held March 4-8. There is a Little Caesar fundraiser being held March 4-15, and the elementary basketball tournament at North Daviess is also March 4-8. There was a high school scholar bowl at North Davies on Tuesday, March 5. Kindergarten through fifth grade will be going to Bethany for a Williford STEM project on March

6. Vocational awareness at the vo-tech for the sophomore class will be on March 7, and there is an elementary basketball tournament at North Har-

rison on March 9. There will be no school or votech on Monday, March 11. There is high school scholar bowl at Ridgeway and elementary basketball at Winston on Tuesday, March 12. Don’t forget the annual PTO carnival will be held April 6. I’m sure volunteers are needed and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hope to get some news besides school stuff for next week! Have a great week!

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

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